Infancy
According to Erikson, what is the primary developmental task of infancy?
Developing trust through consistent, responsive caregiving.
What is the central conflict of Erikson’s toddler stage?
Developing autonomy while avoiding shame and doubt.
What is the main psychosocial task for preschoolers in Erikson’s theory?
Developing initiative through purposeful activities and imagination.
What is the central developmental task for school‑age children?
Building industry through mastery of academic and social skills.
What is the primary psychosocial task of adolescence?
Forming a stable identity.
At what age should an infant typically begin rolling from front to back?
Around 4 to 6 months.
What gross motor milestone is expected by 18 months?
Walking independently.
What fine motor skill is expected by age 4?
Holds a pencil or crayon with fingers and thumb, copies a cross or square, and imitates capital letters or a first name. Cutting and Pasting: Cuts continuously along a line or snips simple shapes with child-safe scissors.
What type of play is typical in school‑age children?
Cooperative play, including team sports and group games.
Risk behaviors commonly seen in adolescents include these.
What are poor driving skills, sexual activity, multiple sexual partners, substance use/abuse, alcohol use, petty crime?
At what age does an infant cruise/walk while holding onto furniture?
12 months of age.
What type of play is typical for toddlers?
Parallel play — playing next to, but not with, other children.
What type of play do preschoolers love?
Dress up and pretend.
This period of development is marked by the beginning of one very large milestone.
What is puberty?
What anticipatory guidance should nurses provide regarding peer influence?
Discuss healthy decision‑making, peer pressure, and open communication with caregivers.
Name one red‑flag developmental delay in an infant at 9 months.
Not babbling, not sitting independently, or not responding to their name.
What is a key language milestone by age 2?
Using two‑word phrases (e.g., “more milk”).
A child weighing 34 lbs would have a daily fluid maintenance rate of this.
What is 53 ml/hr?
What is a key safety teaching for school‑age children involved in sports?
Use appropriate protective gear (helmets, pads, mouthguards).
Name one red‑flag mental health concern in adolescence.
Persistent sadness, withdrawal, self‑harm behaviors, or drastic changes in sleep/eating.
What anticipatory guidance should nurses give parents when infants begin pulling to stand?
Lower the crib mattress, secure furniture, and home safety proofing such as gates to block stairs and safety covers over door handles.
What safety teaching is essential for toddlers due to increased mobility and curiosity?
Lock medications/cleaners, secure gates, supervise near water, and prevent choking hazards.
What anticipatory guidance should be given regarding preschoolers’ fears?
Validate fears, provide reassurance, maintain routines, and avoid punishment for nighttime fears.
Name one sign of potential bullying in school‑age children.
Avoiding school, somatic complaints, withdrawal, or declining academic performance.
An adolescent is ordered Amoxicillin 35mg/kg per day, divided into 2 doses. The adolescent weighs 42kg and will be given what amount with each dose?
What is 735mg.