28 Questions
In Piaget's theory of cognitive development, what behavior is identified as Object permanence?
Sitting alone using hands for support
According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, in the pre-conventional level, moral development is thought to be motivated by:
Punishment and reward
At what age would an infant most likely be able to eat with a spoon according to motor skill development?
9 months
What is the most appropriate activity for a 5-year-old child in traction following a fracture of the femur?
Crayons and coloring book
Which of the following behaviors would Nurse Josheil expect to observe in a 2-year-old according to developmental expectations?
Uses a cup to drink
What is the term used for the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen?
Object permanence
According to developmental theories, which important event is essential to the development of the toddler?
The child learns to walk.
Which comment should the parent of a 2-year-old expect from the toddler about a new baby?
"Can I play with the baby?"
Which stressor is common in hospitalized toddlers?
Sleep disturbances.
Which nursing action would help foster a hospitalized 3-year-old's sense of autonomy?
Allow the child to have a doll for medical play.
What is an important factor in fostering a positive relationship between a toddler and nursing staff?
Establishing a routine similar to that of the child's home.
What is one effective way to explain a medical procedure to a preschool-age child?
Showing the child a pamphlet with pictures demonstrating the procedure.
What is the most appropriate technique for a nurse to suggest to the mother of an 8-year-old who does not want to complete her chores?
Time-out
For a 9-year-old hospitalized following a bicycle injury, what should the nurse recommend to the parents to prevent future injuries?
Wear safety equipment while riding bicycles
How can a nurse best enhance the psychosocial development of a 16-year-old male hospitalized for cystic fibrosis?
Encourage the teen's friends to visit him in the hospital
When obtaining an adolescent's health information, what should the nurse do?
Interview the adolescent using direct questions
What is the most appropriate response for the nurse to give the mother of the 4-year-old boy who fell down the stairs and is blaming herself?
"Accidents happen. You shouldn't blame yourself."
How should the nurse approach an 11-year-old to perform a physical assessment?
Explain what the nurse will be doing in basic understandable terms.
What is the best method of distraction for an 8-year-old scheduled for surgery to insert a central line and is NPO?
Play a board game.
Which activity can the nurse provide for a 9-year-old to encourage a sense of industry?
Provide the child with the homework his teacher has sent.
If the spirit is no longer in his body, where does it reside according to the text?
In heaven
Why won't someone need their body in heaven based on the text?
Heavenly beings do not require physical bodies.
What is the most effective way to present an educational program on abstinence to adolescents?
Use peer-led programs that emphasize consequences of unprotected sexual contact.
What is the nurse's best response when an 18-year-old with a rash in the groin area does not want their parents to find out?
We cannot promise that the hospital will not contact your parents.
When a 13-year-old boy is hospitalized for a femur fracture due to risky behavior, what should the nurse tell the parents about his behavior?
An isolated incident and will not likely happen again.
In explaining the prognosis of lupus to a 16-year-old, the nurse uses the knowledge that adolescents are:
Preoccupied with thoughts of the here and now.
Which method would be least effective in preventing unprotected sexual contact among adolescents?
Using peer-led programs without consequences emphasis.
What is the potential drawback of not informing parents regarding a sexually transmitted disease concern of a minor?
The minor may continue engaging in risky behaviors.
Test your knowledge on Piaget's theory of cognitive development and Kohlberg's theory of moral development with this quiz. Identify behaviors according to Piaget's stages and understand the motivation behind moral development in Kohlberg's pre-conventional level.
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