Theories
What defense mechanism is a mental mechanism in which the individual channels or redirects unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable outlets
sublimation
What period of development begins 2 weeks after fertilization and last 8 weeks is known as what stage?
embryonic stage
According to Erikson, the psychosocial task for the toddler is what?
autonomy
What type of play is seen at the preschool age is what?
associative play
What is the key to a healthy personality?
trust
Which defense mechanism is often referred to as the blaming mechanism that the individual rejects unacceptable thoughts or feelings and attributes them to another person
What does the Apgar score measure?
the newborn's general status
The thinking style associated with the toddler is best described how?
imaginative
learn self-control
True or False: Jealousy is a normal pattern of behavior seen at various stages of development
True
What are the eight tasks of Erikson's theory of Psychosocial development?
trust vs. mistrust
autonomy vs. shame and doubt
initiative vs. guilt
industry vs. inferiority
identity vs. role confusion
intimacy vs. isolation
generativity vs. stagnation
ego integrity vs. despair
Infants with normal motor development can sit alone at what age?
7 months
Adam, who is 2 1/2 years old, cried when his mother had to leave him with the babysitter. The best way to tell him when she is returning home is to say what:
A. "she will be back at 12:30"
B. she will be back a little later"
C. don't offer a time- just distract him
D. "she will be back after naptime"
D. "she will be back after naptime"
separating both children
What is the name of the first stool of a newborn that is passed within 10 hours after birth?
meconium
What are the five levels in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs starting with the most basic needs to the highest level?
physiologic
safety
love and belonging
esteem
self-acutalization
What is the purpose of play during infancy?
aid exploration of the environment
What type of play is seen in a 2 year old child?
parallel play
How is moral reasoning learned by the preschooler?
by imitating parents and other adults; view them as role models in how to act and behave
How do infants begin to communicate with their caregivers soon after birth?
babbling and smiling
What is the difference between Freud's Id, Ego, and Superego?
Id- refers to the body's basic, primitive urges that are primarily concerned with satisfaction and pleasure
Ego- "executive of the mind" is part that is most closely related to reality
Superego- judges, controls and punishes, dictates right from wrong
How can the nurse best help the mother who decides to breastfeed her newborn baby? (select all that apply):
A. telling her that all mothers should breast feed
B. support her actions
C. provide education on breastfeeding
D. reminding her not to breastfeed the baby in public places
E. Sharing with her that breast feeding will prevent her from experiencing postpartum depression
B and C
Which of the following statements about child abuse is correct?
A. health care workers must investigate and prove chld abuse before reporting it
B. only strangers tend to abuse a child
C. health care workers need only to report suspicion of child abuse
D. the child abuse law targets children from 2 to 21 years old
C.
The purpose of preschool education is to foster which of the following? (select all that apply):
A. cognitive development
B. physical development
C. social development
D. psychosocial development
E. religious development
A, C, D
What type of toys should infants be proivded to help them explore and learn about their environments?
bright-colored toys free of small parts