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A nurse is caring for an adolescent. The nurse should expect that the adolescent is working on which of the following developmental tasks according to Erikson's developmental stages?.

Answer 1

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Defining a sense of self.

Rationale :

🔵 According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, adolescence (ages ~12–18) is the stage of "Identity vs. Role Confusion."

🔵 During this stage, adolescents strive to develop a personal identity, sense of self, and direction for the future.

🔵 Successfully resolving this crisis leads to fidelity and the ability to live by society’s standards, while failure can result in confusion about one’s place in the world.

🔵 The other tasks (creative energy, trust, independence) correspond to earlier stages in Erikson’s model.

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Answer 2

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Defining a sense of self.

Rationale :

🔵 According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, adolescence (ages ~12–18) is the stage of "Identity vs. Role Confusion."

🔵 During this stage, adolescents strive to develop a personal identity, sense of self, and direction for the future.

🔵 Successfully resolving this crisis leads to fidelity and the ability to live by society’s standards, while failure can result in confusion about one’s place in the world.

🔵 The other tasks (creative energy, trust, independence) correspond to earlier stages in Erikson’s model.

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Answer 3

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Tingling in the right foot.

Rationale :

🟢 Tingling (paresthesia) after a fracture can be a sign of neurovascular compromise, such as compartment syndrome—a limb-threatening emergency.

🟢 Early recognition and intervention are essential to prevent permanent nerve damage or limb loss.

🟢 Capillary refill <2 seconds and strong pedal pulses indicate adequate perfusion and are not urgent.

🟢 Respiratory rate of 24/min is within normal range for school-age children.

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Answer 4

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Perform a neurovascular check of the lower extremities.

Rationale :

🟣 Neurovascular assessment is critical after casting to detect early signs of compartment syndrome, nerve compression, or impaired circulation.

🟣 It involves checking sensation, movement, color, temperature, capillary refill, and pulses distal to the cast.

🟣 The other actions are incorrect: ambulation is encouraged as prescribed, the limb should be elevated (not dependent), and a hair dryer on a hot setting can burn the skin or damage the cast.

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Answer 5

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Keep a night light on in your child's room.

Rationale :

🟢 Preschoolers commonly experience bedtime fears due to an active imagination and fear of the dark. A night light offers comfort and helps the child feel secure, making bedtime easier without reinforcing dependency or delaying the routine.

🟢 Allowing more playtime or letting the child sleep with parents can disrupt healthy sleep patterns and promote negative habits.

🟢 Consistently staying with the child until asleep encourages dependence rather than building self-soothing skills.

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Answer 6

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5-6 months.

Rationale :

🟡 Infants typically double their birth weight by 5 to 6 months of age. This rapid growth is a key milestone used to assess adequate nutrition and development.

🟡 By 12 months, most infants will have tripled their birth weight, not just doubled it.

🟡 Doubling by 2-3 months is too soon, and 9 months is later than expected for this developmental benchmark.

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Answer 7

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"My baby will be comforted in the back seat by being able to watch me while I drive.”.

Rationale :

🟢 Infants must ride rear-facing in the back seat until at least age 2, or until they reach the maximum height and weight for their car seat, as per safety guidelines.

🟢 Facing forward to see the parent is unsafe for infants and increases the risk of injury in a crash.

🟢 The other statements reflect appropriate safety practices: placing the seat in the center of the back seat, using weight/height to decide booster timing, and only using car seats with instructions.

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Answer 8

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"During the screening, the child is asked to stand and bend forward at the waist with his arms hanging.”.

Rationale :

🟣 Scoliosis screening involves observing the child as they bend forward at the waist with arms hanging freely. This position accentuates any abnormal spinal curvatures or rib humps, making them easier to detect.

🟣 Boys are typically screened later than girls because scoliosis often develops earlier in girls.

🟣 Scoliosis is not caused by childhood trauma and is usually painless, especially in early stages.

🟣 The forward-bending test is a standard part of school and primary care screenings

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Answer 9

Correct Answers:

Industry vs. inferiority.

Rationale :

🔷 School-age children (6–12 years) are in Erikson’s "Industry vs. Inferiority" stage, where they develop competence and confidence by mastering skills and tasks.

🔷 Involving the child in their asthma care plan fosters a sense of accomplishment and control, promoting successful adaptation and self-care.

🔷 The other stages apply to earlier (autonomy, initiative) or later (identity) age groups.

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Answer 10

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"I really want to do well in school.”.

Rationale :

🟢 School-age children (6–12 years) are in Erikson’s "Industry vs. Inferiority" stage, where achieving success and competence, especially in school and tasks, is the central focus.

🟢 Wanting to do well in school reflects the drive for mastery, learning, and approval from adults and peers, all characteristic of this developmental stage.

🟢 Collecting, rule-following, and doing math are typical activities, but the desire for achievement and success best aligns with the psychosocial milestone.

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A nurse is caring for an adolescent. The nurse should expect that the adolescent is working on which of the following developmental tasks according to Erikson's developmental stages?.

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A nurse is caring for an adolescent following the application of a plaster cast for a fractured right tibia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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The mother of a 4-year-old child tells a nurse that her child is reluctant to go to bed at night. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

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A nurse in a clinic is teaching a group of parents about scoliosis screening. Which of the following statements by a parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?

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A nurse is planning home care for a school-age child who is awaiting discharge to home following an acute asthma attack. Which of the following growth and development stages according to Erikson should the nurse consider in the planning?

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A nurse is collecting data from a 10-year-old child during a well-child visit. Which of the following statements by the child indicates he is meeting the psychosocial development expectations of a school-age child?

QLexNursing

1 : A nurse is caring for an adolescent. The nurse should expect that the adolescent is working on which of the following developmental tasks according to Erikson's developmental stages?.

2 : A nurse is caring for an adolescent. The nurse should expect that the adolescent is working on which of the following developmental tasks according to Erikson's developmental stages?

3 : A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has a fracture to the right femur. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?

4 : A nurse is caring for an adolescent following the application of a plaster cast for a fractured right tibia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

5 : The mother of a 4-year-old child tells a nurse that her child is reluctant to go to bed at night. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

6 : A nurse is collecting data from an infant at a well-child visit .The nurse should expect the infant to double his birth weight by which of the following ages?

7 : A nurse is reinforcing teaching with new parents on the proper way to use an infant car seat. Which of the following statements by the parents should indicate to the nurse a need for further teaching?

8 : A nurse in a clinic is teaching a group of parents about scoliosis screening. Which of the following statements by a parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?

9 : A nurse is planning home care for a school-age child who is awaiting discharge to home following an acute asthma attack. Which of the following growth and development stages according to Erikson should the nurse consider in the planning?

10 : A nurse is collecting data from a 10-year-old child during a well-child visit. Which of the following statements by the child indicates he is meeting the psychosocial development expectations of a school-age child?

1 :
A nurse is caring for an adolescent. The nurse should expect that the adolescent is working on which of the following developmental tasks according to Erikson's developmental stages?.

2 :
A nurse is caring for an adolescent. The nurse should expect that the adolescent is working on which of the following developmental tasks according to Erikson's developmental stages?

3 :
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has a fracture to the right femur. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?

4 :
A nurse is caring for an adolescent following the application of a plaster cast for a fractured right tibia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

5 :
The mother of a 4-year-old child tells a nurse that her child is reluctant to go to bed at night. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

6 :
A nurse is collecting data from an infant at a well-child visit .The nurse should expect the infant to double his birth weight by which of the following ages?

7 :
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with new parents on the proper way to use an infant car seat. Which of the following statements by the parents should indicate to the nurse a need for further teaching?

8 :
A nurse in a clinic is teaching a group of parents about scoliosis screening. Which of the following statements by a parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?

9 :
A nurse is planning home care for a school-age child who is awaiting discharge to home following an acute asthma attack. Which of the following growth and development stages according to Erikson should the nurse consider in the planning?

10 :
A nurse is collecting data from a 10-year-old child during a well-child visit. Which of the following statements by the child indicates he is meeting the psychosocial development expectations of a school-age child?