QUIZ

1. True or False. Differentiation involves processes by which

early cells and structures are systematically modified and
altered to achieve specific and characteristics physical and
chemical properties.
2. True or False. At birth, babies have poor head control and
need to have their necks supported when being held
3. True or False. The infant prefers course sensations to soft
sensations.
4. True or False. Erikson defines the toddler period as a time of
autonomy versus shame and doubt.
5. True or False. Receptive language development (the ability to
understand what is being said or asked) is typically far more
advanced than expressive language development (the ability
to communicate one’s desires and feelings).
6. True or False. Echolalia (repetition of words and phrases
without understanding) normally occurs in toddlers younger
than 30 months of age.
• 7. The preschool period is the period between __ and
____ years of age.
• 8. According to Erik Erikson, the psychosocial task of the
preschool years is __________.
• 9. The psychosexual stage of preschoolers is
___________.
• 10. ______ refers to how the school-ager perceives his or
her body.
• 11. The idea that development proceeds from top to
bottom is called ________.
• 12. The idea that development progresses from the center
of the body outward is called: __________.
• 13. __________________ involves development of the body's
makeup, including the brain, nervous system, muscles, senses,
and the need for food, drink, and sleep.
• A. Cognitive Development
• B. Physical Development
• C. Social Development
• D. Learning Development

• 14. Which stage of development is most unstable and

challenging regarding development of personal identity?
A. Adolescence
B. Toddler hood
C. Childhood
D. Infancy
• 15. Which age group would have a tendency towards eating
disorders?
• A. Adolescence
• B. Toddler hood
• C. Childhood
• D. Infancy
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• 16. A 16 year old child is hospitalized, according to Erik
Erikson, what is an appropriate intervention?
A. tell the friends to visit the child
B. encourage patient to help child learn lessons missed
C. call the priest to intervene
D. tell the child’s girlfriend to visit the child.
• 17The nurse is observing children playing in the hospital
playroom. She would expect to see 4 year-old children playing
•
• A. Competitive board games with older children
• B. With their own toys along side with other children
• C. Alone with hand held computer games
• D. Cooperatively with other preschoolers

• 18The nurse is observing children playing in the hospital

playroom. She would expect to see 4 year-old children playing
• A. Competitive board games with older children
• B. With their own toys along side with other children
• C. Alone with hand held computer games
• D. Cooperatively with other preschoolers
• 19The nurse is planning care for an 18 month-old child. Which of the
following should be included the in the child’s care?
• A. Hold and cuddle the child often
• B. Encourage the child to feed himself finger food
• C. Allow the child to walk independently on the nursing unit
• D. Engage the child in games with other children
• Rationale: According to Erikson, the toddler is in the stage of
autonomy versus shame and doubt. The nurse should encourage
increasingly independent activities of daily living.

• 20. While giving nursing care to a hospitalized adolescent, the nurse

should be aware that the MAJOR threat felt by the hospitalized
adolescent is
•
• A. Pain management
• B. Restricted physical activity
• C. Altered body image
• D. Separation from family