Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing The Art and Science of Nursing Care

______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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