Chapter 15: Overview of Growth and Development Framework

Chapter 15: Overview of Growth and Development Framework

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. The nurse is explaining the concept of growth to a parent. Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse?

a.	“Growth means adding height and weight to your body.”
b.	“We continue to grow in various ways throughout life.”
c.	“How much we grow is based on gender.”
d.	“Growth stops when we are young adults.”

 

 

ANS:  B

Growth, in some form, continues throughout life, not just during puberty. Not all growth is based on gender. Growth indicates more than a change in height and weight.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)                               REF:   p. 336

 

2. Which of the following statements is correct related to the concept of growth

a.	Growth occurs mainly during early childhood.
b.	Older adults do not experience growth-related changes..
c.	Growth refers only to the increase in the size of specific organs and systems.
d.	Growth occurs throughout the life cycle.

 

 

ANS:  D

People experience developmental transitions throughout life, not just during times of rapid physical growth. Growth changes that take place in young, middle-aged, and older adults should be noted. People who think of growth only as it applies to infants, children and adolescents are missing important changes from conception throughout adulthood.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)                  REF:   p. 336

 

3. The nurse at a well-baby clinic is assessing a 12-month-old child. At birth, the child weighed 7 lb. 3 oz. During this visit, the child weighs 21 lb. 10 oz. Which of the following conclusions would the nurse make about the child’s weight?

a.	The infant is gaining weight faster than anticipated.
b.	The infant is malnourished.
c.	The infant is at the expected weight for his or her age.
d.	The infant is having a growth spurt.

 

 

ANS:  C

A 1-year-old infant is expected to have at least doubled his or her weight by 12 months of age.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)                               REF:   p. 343

 

4. The school nurse has been asked to order growth charts. Which of the following growth charts should be selected to assessing children in first through fifth grades?

a.	Generic body mass index chart
b.	Height and weight chart
c.	Revised CDC growth chart
d.	WHO international growth chart

 

 

ANS:  C

The CDC recommends the revised 2000 CDC growth charts (including the BMI and the 3^rd and 97^th percentile) be used for children aged 2 to 20 years.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)                               REF:   p. 343

 

5. A school nurse is obtaining the height and weight of a 9-year-old child. Which of the following is the best method to assess the child’s growth?

a.	Use serial measurements over time.
b.	Use this measurement.
c.	Use this measurement and compare it with the child’s peers.
d.	Use the WHO growth chart to assess this child’s measurements.

 

 

ANS:  A

When assessing growth data for use in growth charts, it is important to remember that a single measurement taken at one point in time, although helpful in providing a baseline, does not allow for the best assessment of a child’s growth. Serial measurements, plotted on a growth chart over time, best reflect a child’s pattern of growth.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)                               REF:   p. 344