______Developmental tasks of describing social
and physical reality through concept
formation and language development
______ Is in phallic stage (Freud) with biologic
focus on genitals
______ Superego and conscience begin to
develop
______ Developmental tasks of learning sex
differences and modesty
______ Developmental task of learning physi-
cal game skills
______ Is in Erikson’s industry versus inferior-
ity stage
3.Briefly describe the growth and development
of the fetus in the following three stages of
fetal growth.
a.Preembryonic stage:
b.Embryonic stage:
c. Fetal stage:
4.List four critical areas of development that
are assessed by the Denver Developmental
Screening test.
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.After observing infants in a neonatal unit,
describe the physical symptoms of the
following temperaments:
a.“Easy”:
b.“Slow to warm”:
c. “Difficult”:
6.Define the following infant health problems
and the role of the nurse in treating/preventing
them.
a.Colic:
b.Failure to thrive:
c. Sudden infant death syndrome:
d.Child abuse:
7.Describe age-appropriate methods for prepar-
ing the following age groups for eye surgery;
explain why you have chosen this method.
a.Toddler:
b.Preschooler:
c. School-aged child:
d.Adolescent and young adult:
8.The nurse plays an important role in healthcare
for each stage of development. Explain how
you would tailor your care plan for the various
age groups listed below.
a.Infant:
b.Toddler:
c. Preschooler:
d.School-aged child:
e.Adolescent and young adult:
9.Briefly describe the following stages of
puberty.
a.Prepubescence:
b.Pubescence:
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