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Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 9 : Growth and Development Throughout the Lifespan Questions
Question 1 of 5
Match the stage, according to Erikson, to the appropriate age range. Accept worth, uniqueness, and death
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reviewing accomplishments supports integrity vs. despair, helping individuals accept their life's worth.
Question 2 of 5
Choose the correct answer(s). In some questions, more than one answer is correct. Select all that apply. Based on Piaget's stages of cognitive development, at which stage would it be best to teach algebra?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The formal operational stage (12+ years) involves abstract thinking, making it ideal for teaching algebra, which requires symbolic reasoning.
Question 3 of 5
Choose the correct answer(s). In some questions, more than one answer is correct. Select all that apply. People may not achieve all the stages of moral development and Fowler's stages of spiritual development may be biased to Western cultures. What is important to take away from the information in your textbook about moral and spiritual development?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Moral and spiritual development are influenced by various factors (e.g., culture, environment) and are universal aspects of personality, but progression is not guaranteed or uniform.
Question 4 of 5
Choose the correct answer(s). In some questions, more than one answer is correct. Select all that apply. Specific newborn reflexes, such as rooting, sucking, startle, and Babinski, all disappear by what age?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Most newborn reflexes, like rooting and Babinski, typically disappear by 12 months as the nervous system matures.
Question 5 of 5
Choose the correct answer(s). In some questions, more than one answer is correct. Select all that apply. Normal growth patterns suggest that the newborn's head circumference will be how much larger at 1 year?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A newborn's head circumference increases by about 50% (half again as large) by 1 year, reflecting rapid brain growth.