ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 9 : Growth and Development Throughout the Lifespan Questions
Question 1 of 5
Choose the correct answer(s). In some questions, more than one answer is correct. Select all that apply. The nursery nurse is instructing a new mother about the psychosocial development of the newborn. Utilizing Erikson's psychosocial development theory, what would the nurse instruct the mother to do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Erikson's trust vs. mistrust stage (birth to 18 months) emphasizes that consistent, responsive care helps newborns develop trust. Attending immediately to crying fosters this trust.
Question 2 of 5
Choose the correct answer(s). In some questions, more than one answer is correct. Select all that apply. A 15-year-old boy has been hospitalized. What is an appropriate intervention for this age, according to Erik Erikson?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In Erikson's identity vs. role confusion stage (12-18 years), peer relationships are crucial for developing a sense of self. Encouraging friends to visit supports this developmental need.
Question 3 of 5
Choose the correct answer(s). In some questions, more than one answer is correct. Select all that apply. Why is it important for nurses to understand growth and developmental stages?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Understanding developmental stages helps nurses interpret patient behaviors and tailor interventions to meet developmental needs, improving outcomes.
Question 4 of 5
Choose the correct answer(s). In some questions, more than one answer is correct. Select all that apply. You are caring for a 2-year-old child whose mother became a drug addict after the child was born. The child was severely neglected. Which of the following statements represents the best description of this child's psychosocial developmental status?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neglect during infancy likely prevented the child from developing trust (Erikson's trust vs. mistrust stage, birth to 18 months), keeping them in this stage despite being 2 years old.
Question 5 of 5
Choose the correct answer(s). In some questions, more than one answer is correct. Select all that apply. A baby boy is born into a family of five (three siblings and two parents). The family qualifies for food stamps and medical assistance. He has an atrial-septal defect that will be repaired when he is older. His parents are in their late 30s and are very loving and supportive; they do not speak English very well. What factor will have the most influence on the baby's development?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A loving, supportive environment is critical for psychosocial development (e.g., Erikson's trust vs. mistrust stage) and has the most significant positive impact on the baby's development.