NUR 204 Exam 2 Review

Question 1

• At what age does a baby typically begin to show a social smile?
• a. 1 month
• b. 2 months
• c. 4 months
• d. 6 months

Question 2

• True or False: The posterior fontanelle closes around 2 months of age.

Question 3

• Which of the following are normal milestones for a 6-month-old? (Select all that apply)
• ☐ Babbling “ba-ba” or “da-da”
• ☐ Rolls back to front
• ☐ Walks a few steps
• ☐ First tooth eruption

Question 4

• Fill in the blank: Birth weight typically _______ by 12 months of age.

Question 5

• When does stranger anxiety usually begin?
• a. 4 months
• b. 6 months
• c. 8 months
• d. 12 months

Question 6

• A 15-month-old should be able to:
• a. Say 10 words
• b. Scribble with a fist grasp
• c. Ride a tricycle
• d. Copy a circle

Question 7

• A 2-year-old typically uses how many words in combination?
• a. 1
• b. 2
• c. 3–5
• d. 10

Question 8

• Which toy would be most appropriate for an 18-month-old?
• a. Small puzzle pieces
• b. Finger paints
• c. Comic book
• d. Miniature cars

Question 9

• True or False: Toilet training typically begins at 12 months.

Question 10

• According to Erikson, the psychosocial stage for toddlers is:
• a. Initiative vs. guilt
• b. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
• c. Trust vs. mistrust
• d. Industry vs. inferiority

Question 11

• A 3-year-old should be able to: (Select all that apply)
• ☐ Ride a tricycle
• ☐ Kick a ball
• ☐ Tie shoes
• ☐ Be toilet trained during the day

Question 12

• A 4-year-old fears that the nebulizer will “bite” them. The nurse’s best response is:
• a. “Don’t be silly, machines don’t bite.”
• b. “Let’s try it on your teddy bear first!”
• c. “It goes into your lungs to help you breathe.”
• d. “There’s no reason to be scared.”

Question 13

• Preschoolers often use “magical thinking.” What does this mean?
• a. They believe toys have feelings.
• b. They confuse right and wrong.
• c. They believe their thoughts can cause events.
• d. They can reason abstractly.

Question 14

• Fill in the blank: By age 5, most children can _______ and print some letters.

Question 15

• True or False: Imaginary friends are a sign of emotional distress and should be discouraged.

Question 16

• According to Erikson, the primary psychosocial task of school-age children is:
• a. Initiative vs. guilt
• b. Industry vs. inferiority
• c. Identity vs. role confusion
• d. Trust vs. mistrust

Question 17

• A 9-year-old preparing for heart surgery learns best through:
• a. Abstract reasoning
• b. Written handouts
• c. A 3D model or demonstration
• d. Independent reading

Question 18

• Which Piaget stage applies to school-age children?
• a. Sensorimotor
• b. Preoperational
• c. Concrete operational
• d. Formal operational

Question 19

• True or False: Peer approval is a major motivator for school-age children.

Question 20

• Which of the following promotes a sense of industry in school-age children?
• a. Criticizing mistakes
• b. Comparing them to peers
• c. Praising effort and accomplishments
• d. Encouraging only academic skills

Question 21

• Erikson’s stage for adolescence is:
• a. Identity vs. role confusion
• b. Autonomy vs. shame
• c. Industry vs. inferiority
• d. Intimacy vs. isolation

Question 22

• Which behavior reflects the “imaginary audience” concept?
• a. Feeling that everyone is watching them
• b. Showing empathy for peers
• c. Understanding conservation
• d. Using logical reasoning

Question 23

• True or False: Conflict with parents is abnormal during adolescence and should be avoided entirely.

Question 24

• Which of the following are expected physical changes of aging? (Select all that apply)
• ☐ Thicker skin
• ☐ Decreased bone density
• ☐ Loss of high-frequency hearing
• ☐ Faster digestion

Question 25

• Fill in the blank: The two leading causes of death in older adulthood are _______ and _______.

Question 26

• At 4 months, which developmental skill should the infant demonstrate?
• a. Rolls front to back
• b. Pulls to stand
• c. Sits without support
• d. Waves “bye-bye”

Question 27

• Which reflex disappears by 12 months of age?
• a. Moro reflex
• b. Babinski reflex
• c. Sucking reflex
• d. Stepping reflex

Question 28

• True or False: A 9-month-old develops a pincer grasp and understands object permanence.

Question 29

• Fill in the blank: At 6 months, infants typically sit with _______.

Question 30

• Which nutritional milestone occurs at 12 months?
• a. Introduction of solid foods
• b. Switch to cow’s milk
• c. Weaning from breast milk
• d. First iron supplement

Question 31

• According to Erikson, a toddler prevented from doing things independently is at risk for developing:
• a. Guilt
• b. Shame
• c. Mistrust
• d. Inferiority

Question 32

• Which behavior best demonstrates the concept of parallel play?
• a. Sharing toys to build a tower together
• b. Playing side by side with separate toys
• c. Taking turns rolling a ball
• d. Engaging in make-believe play with peers

Question 33

• Select all that apply: Appropriate snacks for a toddler include:
• ☐ Popcorn
• ☐ Grapes (whole)
• ☐ Banana pieces
• ☐ Peanut butter crackers

Question 34

• True or False: Rituals such as bedtime routines help toddlers feel secure.

Question 35

• Which Piaget concept describes a toddler believing their stuffed animal feels sad when left alone?
• a. Egocentrism
• b. Conservation
• c. Animism
• d. Irreversibility

Question 36

• A 4-year-old learning to use scissors is developing which type of skill?
• a. Fine motor
• b. Gross motor
• c. Cognitive
• d. Social

Question 37

• Fill in the blank: By age 6, children can properly articulate both _______ and _______ sounds.

Question 38

• True or False: Regression, somatic complaints, and withdrawal can indicate stress in preschoolers.

Question 39

• Preschoolers in Erikson’s stage of initiative vs. guilt need:
• a. Strict discipline
• b. Opportunities to experiment and create
• c. Little supervision
• d. Few expectations

Question 40

• Which of the following fears are common among preschoolers? (Select all that apply)
• ☐ The dark
• ☐ Ghosts
• ☐ Heights
• ☐ Being left alone