NCLEX developmental questions

at which time would the nurse perform the initial Apgar test in a newborn?

adolescent is showing progress toward completing Erikson's psychosocial developmental stages by which statement?

25yo feels embarrassed to participate in social activites b/c of his short stature. best response?

adolescent diagnosed w/bone cancer is monitored for symptoms of depression. best symptoms. normal vs depression.

Nurse provides instructions to parents of a toddler experiencing physiological anorexia.further teaching is needed if:

which actions would the nurse include while examining the external genitalia of a female adolescent patient? SATA

what score onthe Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, alerts as possibility of hazardous alcohol in the adolescent

which finding in a 1 month old infant prompts the nurse to request a referral to an ophthalmologist?

regarding the motor development of a 24m old, the nurse expects to note which highest level of developmental milestone?

An older client prescribed digoxin. Which age-related change would place the client at risk for digoxin toxicity?

an older client is reminiscing about past life experiences in a positive manner. this behavior indicates?

the nurse determines a 5yo is in the expected Erikson's psychosocial stage if the child makes which comment?

which interpretation would the nurse make after assessing newborns in a health care setting?

which technique would the nurse use to perform a head to toe assessment on an infant?

The nurse should implement which activity to promote reminiscence among older clients?

When caring for a 3-year-old child, the nurse should provide which toy for the child?

a mother complains that the infant has experienced an allergic reaction. which action might have caused it?

Which data would indicate a potential complication associated with age-related changes in the musculoskeletal system?

which information would the nurse share with parents about the 1-3-6 program?

The nurse is providing an education class to healthy older adults. Which exercise will best promote health maintenance?

8yo's parents are concerned about the child b/c he seems to be more attentive to friends than anyone else. best response

hospitalized 14yo in Crutchfield traction isnt adjusting to confined hospital stay, which action meets childs needs?

children in which age group are in the industry-vs-inferiority stage of erikson's psychosocial development?

The nurse determines the 8m old is at the expected developmental level if the child displays which behavior?

when developing an appropriate outcome for a 15yo girl,what primary developmental task of adolescence should consider?

educating a 1yo's mother about nutritional care of the child, which statement indicates the need for further teaching?

which developmental age group has abstract thinking ability, according to piaget's developmental theory?

An older client is afraid of falling while going to the bathroom at night. Considering visual changes, recommendation?

in piaget, what does an infant in the sensorimotor stage do upon realizing that sucking results in a pleasing effect?

4m old instructs the mom how to introduce solid foods into her child's diet. statement leads to further teaching?

which developmental age group has abstract thinking ability, according to piaget?

a 5yo's mom is worried b/c her child treats a doll like a real baby. most appropriate explanation?

a nurse observes that a child is able to hold onto objects properly. what is the probable age of the child?

The nurse should recognize that which is normal for a 5yo child in this developmental stage?

The nurse should plan which to encourage autonomy in the client who is a resident in a long-term care facility?

which pain assessment tool would the nurse use to evaluate the intensity of pain in a 6 year old patient?

a 2yo's mom ask if it is all right to give the child a bottle at naptime. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

which statement is correct, according to erikson's developmental theory?

which condition in a newborn requires immediate intervention?

a adolescent's:school performance(declines/isolating).mom suspects drug use. dx:depression&suicide thought.best interve.

the LPN recognizes the adolescents understood the teaching if they identify the normal duration of the menstrual cycle:

How many calories a day does the nurse recommend as the approximate daily caloric allowance for a 16yo male adolescent?

which organ would the nurse be able to feel when performing deep palpation of the infant's abdomen?

language&communication developmental milestones of a 4m old infant. which highest level of developmental milestones?

16yo's parents tell the nurse that they are concerned because the child sleeps until noon every weekend. best response?

10m old:playing w/ toys, bringing them to his mouth,&passing the toys from one hand to the next. which stage of piaget?

The nurse determines that which play activity would be appropriate for the toddler?

weight gain expectations for a 2½yo that weighed 7lbs 15oz at birth. how much should the child weigh at this time?

which age group is referred to as the phallic stage according to freud's developmental theory?

after a a motor vehicle accident a 1m old is hospitalized& parents are seriously injured. which toys should be selected

mother of a 2yo regarding dental care. Which statement by the mother indicates the need for further teaching?

The nurse is reviewing all medications prescribed for newborns to prevent toxicity due to which causes? SATA

3yo's mom is concerned b/c he is insisting on a bottle at nap time&bedtime. The nurse should make which suggestion?

which type of psychosocial behavior is most common in school-aged children?

which intervention would the nurse incorporate to assess a child's cardinal position of gaze?

A 6yo w/a fractured femur is placed in traction. which play activity is used to meet their psychosocial needs?

 2yo will likely display which behavior during Erikson's psychosocial stage of development corresponding with the age?

which parameters would the nurse measure to plot on infant growth charts? SATA

The nurse determines the child is in the phallic stage of Sigmund Freud's if the parent makes which comment?

A 16yo admitted for acute appendicitis, & an appendectomy is performed. best intervention for growth & development?

When the nurse is collecting data from the older adult, what should be considered normal physiological changes?

a 36m old weighs 43lbs and is 41 in tall. what should be done after measurements of standardized growth chart?

The nurse is assessing the pain in a 3-year-old child after an appendectomy. Which pain scale should the nurse use?

interventions for a 1yo, born 2 months premature, you plan to support the child to achieve which developmental goal?

The nurse prepares to take a blood pressure (BP) on a school-age child. Where should the nurse place the bp cuff?

10m old is being hospitalized for a respiratory infection. this includes which intervention?

5yo has been placed in traction after a fracture of the femur. Which is the most appropriate acti

parents have children ages 8&9. Which car safety device should be used for a child who is 8yo & is 4ft tall?

The nurse has reinforced information to the mother of a toddler regarding toilet training. need for further teaching?

during the health screen of a toddler, the nurse suspects the toddler has been abused. what supports this suspicion?

which assessment would the nurse perform last during an infant examination?

A 4yo diagnosed w/ leukemia is hospitalized for chemo. he is fearful of the hospitalization. best intervention?

college student gets hw back.(throws objects,shout insults,stomps feet). using eriksons, which stage hasnt he mastered?

which pulse would the nurse palpate to determine the blood supply to the child's lower extremities?

which area would the nurse assess while an adolescent is sitting up at the edge of the examination table.

3yo's parents say their child is constantly rebelling and having temper tantrums. What should the nurse reinforce?

safety assessment for a mother of a 1 & 3 yo. which observation has the greatest hazard to the children?

The nurse is collecting data from parents of a 2yo about mealtime activities. Which ability is expected at this age?

The mother of a toddler regarding toilet-training. The nurse should tell the mother what information? SATA

when assessing a peds pt,he avoids eye contact&the parent doesnt attempt 2 comfort him. what is suspicion of child abuse

children in which age group are in the industry-versus-inferiority stage of erikson's psychosocial development?

a child says "I share my toys & snacks with my friends so they will like me more." which stage of moral development is?

6yo does not recognize that objects exist even when the objects are outside of the visual field. what action is taken?

5yo's mom says the child scolds the floor/table if the child hurts herself on the object. which stage Piaget's is this?

for which reason would the nurse place an index card over a child's left eye during an eye examination?

Which interventions are appropriate for the care of an infant? Select all that apply.

identify the expected behavior of the 2yo child in regard to separation anxiety. what shows understanding?

a preschool age pt w/ sickle cell anemia has vaso-occlusive pain. how to determine the adequacy of pain control?

which action would the nurse take when performing a physical assessment on a young child?

The nurse determines a child is in the "preoperational" phase of Piaget's when the child says:

which appropriately relates to the anal stage of Freud's psychosexual stages of development?

which examination would the nurse perform after the abdominal assessment on a young child?

Using Erikson's psychosocial development theory, which instruction should be reinforce to the parents of an infant?

2yo's mom is frustrated when she ask her child if hes hungry & he says "no" but cries when she doesnt feed him. explain?

a toddlers mom says she has a difficult time getting the child to go to bed at night. should make which suggestion?

2yo's parents visit child. The child is in the play room& ignores the parents during the visit.this behavior indicates:

at 3mo a child has a toy train. when it was out of view he did not search for it. now that hes 9mo's he looks for it. ??

A 4yo is reluctant to take deep breaths after abdominal surgery. Which would be effective to encourage deep breathing?

4yo started wetting the bed after hospitalization, The mother is concerned and asks what to do?

a mother says her baby is crying more even after feedings.what statement made by the parent indicates effective learning