Theories
This term describes measurable physical changes such as height, weight, head circumference, and organ size.
Growth
BY THIS AGE AN INFANT'S BIRTH WEIGHT SHOULD DOUBLE
ABOUT 6 MONTHS
DOUBLES BY 6 MONTHS AND TRIPLES BY 12 MONTHS.
IN ERIKSON'S THEORY A PRESCHOOL CHILD IS USUALLY IN WHICH PSYCHOSOCIAL STAGE?
INITIATIVE VS GUILT
Nurses support preschoolers by encouraging play and independent choices. Overly restrictive environments or harsh criticism can tip the balance toward guilt, hindering healthy psychosocial development.
IN ERIKSONS THEORY THE ADOLESCENT IS IN THIS PSYCHOSOCIAL STAGE?
IDENTITY VS ROLE CONFUSION
IN ERIKSONS THEORY THE KEY PSYCHOSOCIAL TASK OF MIDDLE ADULTHOOD IS THIS STAGE?
GENERATIVITY VS STAGNATION
-CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY AND SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION.
-Development-
Development reflects increasing function and adaptive abilities across domains.
THIS IS THE PREFERRED FEEDING SOURCE FOR INFANTS ACCORDING TO THE SOURCE MATERIAL.
BREAST MILK
A PRESCHOOLER WHO CANNOT SEE ANOTHER PERSON'S POINT OF VIEW IS DEMONSTRATING THIS CHARACTERISTIC?
EGOCENTRISM
-AGES 2-7 (USE CONCRETE SELF FOCUSED LANGUAGE TO IMPROVE COOPERATION AND REDUCE ANXIETY)
WHAT KEY QUESTION COMMONLY REFLECTS THE CENTRAL DEVELOPEMENTAL WORK OF ADOLESCENCE?
WHO AM I?
THIS TERM DESCRIBES ADULTS WHO ARE SIMULTANEOUSLY CARING FOR BOTH THEIR CHILDREN AND THEIR AGING PARENTS.
THE SANDWICH GENERATION
CAREGIVING IN THIS PHASE IS SIGNIFICANT WITH TIME, FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEMANDS.
CEPHALOCAUDAL DEVELOPEMENT
WHICH THREE PRACTICES CAN HELP PREVENT SIDS?
-BACK TO SLEEP
-FIRM MATTRESS
-CLEAR CRIB
WHAT TYPE OF COMMUNICATION APPROACH IS BEST WHEN TEACHING A PRESCHOOL CHILD?
SIMPLE LANGUAGE, PLAY, HONESTY
NAME 3 COMMON ADOLESCENT RISK BEHAVIORS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE SOURCE MATERIAL?
-SUBSTANCE USE
-SEXUAL ACTIVITY
-RISK TAKING BEHAVIOR
AN OLDER ADULT HAS SLOWER RECALL AND MILD FORGETFULNESS BUT REMAINS ORIENTED AND INDEPENDANT. IS THIS A NORMAL OR ABNORMAL SIGN OF AGING.
NORMAL AGING
-Distinguishing normal cognitive aging from pathological decline is a key nursing skill. Orientation, independence, and functional ability are preserved in normal aging. Significant memory loss or functional impairment warrants further evaluation.
A toddler develops control of the trunk before mastering finger movements. Which pattern does this illustrate?
Proximodistal development
A NINE MONTH OLD IS LETHARGIC, HAS SUNKEN FONTANELLE AND HAS HAD FEW WET DIAPERS WHAT IS THE PRIORITY CONCERN AND NEXT ACTION TO TAKE?
DEHYDRATION, NOTIFY THE RN IMMEDIATELY
IN ERIKSON'S THEORY THE SCHOOL AGED CHILD FOCUSES ON ACHIEVEMENT AND COMPETENCE IN THIS STAGE.
INDUSTRY VS INFERIORITY
A TEEN STATES "NOTHING MATTERS ANYMORE". WHAT IS THE NURSE'S PRIORITY ACTION?
STAY WITH THE PATIENT AND NOTIFY THE RN IMMEDIATELY
AN OLDER ADULT DEVELOPES SUDDEN CONFUSION AND DISORIENTATION. WHAT IS THE PRIORITY NURSING ACTION
ASSESS IMMEDIATELY AND NOTIFY THE PROVIDER.
MAGICAL THINKING- PREOPERATIONAL STAGE
Nurses must reassure preschoolers that they did not cause illness or injury through thoughts. Guilt from magical thinking can cause psychological harm and impede therapeutic cooperation.
A TODDLER REGRESSES AFTER A NEW SIBLING ARRIVES. WHAT IS THE BEST NURSING RESPONSE?
REASSURE THE CAREGIVER AND ENCOURAGE POSSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
- REGRESSION IS NORMAL AND STRESS RESPONSE SHOULD NEVER BE PUNISHED.
A SCHOOL AGED CHILD HAS HEADACHES AND RECENT REGRESSION IN SCHOOL. WHAT IS THE NURSES FIRST ACTION.
SPEAK PRIVATELY WITH THE CHILD
ASSESS PSYCHOSOCIAL CONCERNS DIRECTLT WITH THE CHILD BEFORE MAKING REFERRALS OR INVOLVING OTHERS.
A HEALTHY 25 YEAR OLD REPORTS HIGH STRESS, SMOKING, POOR DIET, AND NO EXERCISE. WHAT IS THE NURSE'S PRIORITY INTERVENTION?
HEALTH PROMOTION TEACHING
AN OLDER ADULT SAYS MY KNEE PAIN IS JUST PART OF BEING OLD SO NO ONE NEEDS TO ASSESS IT. WHAT BIAS SHOULD THE NURSE RECOGNIZE AND CORRECT?
AGEISM
WE SHOULD NOT DISMISS PAIN AS A NORMAL PART OF AGING