Question 1

The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old child who is scheduled for outpatient surgery.Piaget's theory of cognitive development suggests that the nurse can help the child cope with the stressors of this hospital experience best by:

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A)   Arranging for the parents to be with the child until the anesthetic takes affect
B)   Explaining the entire process with the child using age-appropriate language
C)   Using play as a means of familiarizing the child with the events he will experience
D)   Providing the child with a coloring book that shows the events he will be experiencingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

In applying Gould's developmental theory,the nurse anticipates that a client will have a greater concern for one's health within the following theme and age-group:

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A)   First theme (20s) 
B)   Second theme (early 30s) 
C)   Fourth theme (40s) 
D)   Fifth theme (50s) E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The nurse is working with a new mother who will require surgery.The follow-up treatment will interfere with bonding.In applying Freud's theory,the nurse recognizes that the stage of development that may be affected is the:

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A)   Oral stage
B)   Anal stage
C)   Phallic stage
D)   Latent stageE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

In Kohlberg's Moral Development theory,an individual who reaches level II (conventional thought) is expected to exhibit:

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A)   Absolute obedience to authority
B)   Reasoning based on personal gain
C)   Personal internalization of other's expectations
D)   Self-chosen ethical principles,universality,and impartialityE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a nurse thinking at stage 5 of Kohlberg's Moral Developmental Theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   "The client has a right to decide whether or not to proceed with the treatment plan."
B)   "The hospital's policies and procedures are excellent tools for making client oriented decisions."
C)   "It won't be fair to expect to get every weekend and holiday off,so I'll certainly work my share."
D)   "If you don't keep client information confidential you could be terminated immediately."E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following client statements made by an older adult best reflects an understanding of the decrease in physical strength and stamina in this developmental stage?

Accepted Answer

A)   "I know I'm not as young as I use to be."
B)   "I just hire help with jobs I can't do myself."
C)   "You get older you can't do as much,that's life."
D)   "I have to ask my son for help with the yard work."E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 11: Developmental Theories

In applying Gould's developmental theory,the nurse anticipates that a client will have a greater concern for one's health within the following theme and age-group:

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Which of the following best describes a nurse thinking at stage 5 of Kohlberg's Moral Developmental Theory?

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The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old child who is scheduled for outpatient surgery.Piaget's theory of cognitive development suggests that the nurse can help the child cope with the stressors of this hospital experience best by:

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In Kohlberg's Moral Development theory,an individual who reaches level II (conventional thought) is expected to exhibit:

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The nurse is working with a new mother who will require surgery.The follow-up treatment will interfere with bonding.In applying Freud's theory,the nurse recognizes that the stage of development that may be affected is the:

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Which of the following client statements made by an older adult best reflects an understanding of the decrease in physical strength and stamina in this developmental stage?

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Exam 11: Developmental Theories

In applying Gould's developmental theory,the nurse anticipates that a client will have a greater concern for one's health within the following theme and age-group:

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Which of the following best describes a nurse thinking at stage 5 of Kohlberg's Moral Developmental Theory?

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The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old child who is scheduled for outpatient surgery.Piaget's theory of cognitive development suggests that the nurse can help the child cope with the stressors of this hospital experience best by:

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In Kohlberg's Moral Development theory,an individual who reaches level II (conventional thought) is expected to exhibit:

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The nurse is working with a new mother who will require surgery.The follow-up treatment will interfere with bonding.In applying Freud's theory,the nurse recognizes that the stage of development that may be affected is the:

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Which of the following client statements made by an older adult best reflects an understanding of the decrease in physical strength and stamina in this developmental stage?

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