NCLEX developmental questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

which condition in a newborn requires immediate intervention?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. ??

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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