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. Which of the following theorists discussed a value system and the ability to define right and wrong?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lawrence Kohlberg developed a theory of moral development, focusing on how individuals develop a sense of right and wrong through stages of moral reasoning.
Question 2 of 5
Choose the correct answer(s). In some questions, more than one answer is correct. Select all that apply. The nurse knows that the infant responds to the environment through taste and touch. Which cognitive development stage is the infant using?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: According to Piaget, the sensorimotor stage (birth to about 2 years) is when infants learn about the world through sensory experiences like taste and touch.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.