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. Which of the following statements is correct related to developmental concepts?

ANS:   D

People experience developmental transitions throughout life, not just during times of rapid physical growth.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge             REF:    364

2. When explaining the concept of growth to a parent, the nurse should state:

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: Comprehension      REF:    364

3. The nurse in 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. The nurse evaluates the child’s weight as indicating that:

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: Evaluation              REF:    372

4. The school nurse has been asked to order growth charts. Which of the following growth charts for use in assessing children in grades 1 to 5 should he or she select?

ANS:   C

The body mass index for age charts and growth charts take into account ethnic diversity, and are useful in identifying children who are under- or overweight or at risk for becoming overweight.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension       REF:    373