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ATI LPN · Pediatrics Nursing · Pediatric Growth and Development Nursing

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Question 1 of 5

Piaget identifies that the 2- to 7-year-old child is in a preoperational stage. The nurse observes a 2Ã‚Â½-year-old girl taking a toy from another and recognizes that the child is unable to put herself in the place of another because the toddler is displaying:

A. Centration

B. Negativism

C. Egocentrism

D. Selfishness

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Egocentrism

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is assessing the development of a 15-month-old girl during a regular visit. Which of the following skills would the nurse expect to see?

A. Runs to her mother

B. Stands alone

C. Feeds herself with a spoon

D. Points to her nose and mouth

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Stands alone

Question 3 of 5

When asked about her activities, a 10-year-old girl responded, 'I like school. I play the flute in the school band, and I take tennis lessons.' What does the nurse know these activities will help this child develop?

A. Initiative

B. Industry

C. Identity

D. Intimacy

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Industry

Question 4 of 5

The nurse discusses dental care with the parents of a 3-year-old. The nurse explains that by the age of 3, their child should have:

A. 5 'temporary' teeth

B. 10 'temporary' teeth

C. 15 'temporary' teeth

D. 20 'temporary' teeth

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 20 'temporary' teeth

Question 5 of 5

Premature infants are at higher risk for hypoglycemia because (choose one):

A. They are born with adequate glycogen stores but have immature homeostatic mechanisms to mobilize glucose.

B. They are born with inadequate glycogen stores but have mature homeostatic mechanisms to mobilize glucose.

C. They are born with inadequate glycogen stores and have immature homeostatic mechanisms to mobilize glucose.

D. None of the above.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: They are born with inadequate glycogen stores and have immature homeostatic mechanisms to mobilize glucose.

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