Async Final Exam Flashcards

1
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By what age do you typically expect a baby to start imitating sounds?

A

6 months

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2
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According to Erikson, what is the central task during infancy?

A

The development of a sense of trust versus mistrust.

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3
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According to Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, how do infants learn about the world around them?

A

Through sensorimotor exploration.

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4
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What are some safety points for preventing SIDS?

A

Avoid smoking; breastfeed; place baby on back to sleep; avoid pillows in cribs; do not bedshare

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5
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When would you expect babies to starting crawling?

A

9 months

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6
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When should the 1st dental visit take place?

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At 12 months of age of 6 months after the 1st tooth erupts.

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7
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What Piaget stage are toddlers entering?

A

the preoperational stage. “Their advancing thought-processing skills and abilities to use the language precede the development of egocentrism, an inability to put oneself in another’s shoes”.

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8
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What is Erkison’s developmental task of toddlers?

A

acquire a sense of autonomy while overcoming a sense of doubt and shame.

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9
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How does preschooler’s “play time” start to change as they transition from a toddler?

A

They begin to incorporate reality into their play and imitate social rules.

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10
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What prerequisite skills does a child need to toilet train?

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“Being able to walk well, stoop and recover, stay dry for at least 2 hours during the day, and communicate sensation before elimination, as well as the discomfort of wet or messy pants and the need for assistance.”

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What is Erikson’s developmental stage for school-aged children?

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Industry versus inferiority: “The child focuses on success in personal and social tasks and avoidance of a sense of inferiority.”

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12
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What birth control method is most effective?

A

Abstinence followed by IUD/Nexplanon

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13
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What STI are adolescents most at risk of contracting?

A

Chlamydia

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14
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What Erikson stage are adolescence part of?

A

Identity versus role confusion

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15
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Whose opinions are generally most important to the young adult?

A

Friends and peers

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16
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What is the leading cause of accidental injury causing death in young adults?

A

Motor Vehicle Collision

17
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What is Erikson’s developmental therapy for young adults?

A

intimacy versus isolation and loneliness-in developing self esteem they learn to be open and have greater intimacy or shy away from it if they are unsure of their identity.

18
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Why is middle age known at the “sandwich generation”?

A

They are often caring for both elderly parents and their own children.

19
Q

What is the most preventable cause of death for adults in Canada?

A

Cigarette smoking

20
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At what age are visual acuity and hearing best?

A

20

21
Q

What age group is in the stage of “concrete thinking”

A

Preschooler

22
Q

What age group is more likely to take part in risk-taking behavior?

A

Adolescence

23
Q

By what age do you expect both the anterior and posterior fontanelle to close?

A

18 months

24
Q

What Piaget stage are toddlers beginning to move into?

A

The pre-operational stage

25
Q

How much do you expect toddlers to sleep on a day?

A

“Toddlers’ need for sleep decreases to 12 hours a day, including one or two naps of shorter duration”

26
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A preschooler lost her teddy bear and states that her teddy bear is needed for her to be able to have a nap time. What concept is demonstrated?

a) Formal operational thinking
b) Concrete thinking
c) Temper tantrum

A

b) Concrete thinking

27
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You are assessing a 7 year old who you are told sleepwalks. What do you say to the parents?

a) This is not uncommon at his age and he will likely grow out of it
b) This is a sign of an underlying disorder, he should be seen immediately
c) This will likely continue on to adulthood

A

a) This is not uncommon at his age and he will likely grow out of it

28
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What interventions can we recommend to parents to enhance toddlers nutrition? (4 points)

A
  • Do not use food a punishment or reward.
  • Serve small portions. Let the toddler ask if they want more.
  • Stay away from foods that may cause choking in young ages.
  • Serve foods that the toddler likes if possible.
29
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What are the concerns associated with adolescent pregnancy? (4 points)

A
  • Often they have poor prenatal care.
  • They are more likely to take risks.
  • They are going through 2 major life stages at the same time.
  • More likely to have poor birth outcomes including low birth weight.
30
Q

Which is a normal vital sign in infants?

a) BP of 120/80
b) HR of 150
c) RR of 20

A

b) HR of 150

31
Q

Approximately how many words should a 2 year old know as part of their receptive vocabulary?

a) 2100
b) 4000
c) 5600

A

c) 5600

32
Q

When assessing a child, which is the best approach?

a) Let the child touch the stethoscope so they know it’s safe
b) Tell the child to sit still while they are being assessed
c) Ask the parents to leave the room

A

a) Let the child touch the stethoscope so they know it’s safe

33
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What activities can stimulate an infants development? (7 points)

A
  • Singing lullaby’s
  • Tummy time
  • Peekaboo
  • Reading to the baby
  • Talking to the baby
  • Dancing with the baby
  • Sensory stimulating toys * Note: not all toys that make sounds are stimulating
34
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When do children grow the most?

a) During infancy and early childhood
b) During infancy and adolescence
c) During preschool and adolescence

A

b) During infancy and adolescence

35
Q

What are some signs that children are ready to toilet train? (6 points)

A
  • They can stay dry for several hours at a time
  • They show interest in using the potty or toilet
  • They can express the need to urinate or have a BM
  • Are able to follow simple intructions
  • Are able to pull pants up/down
  • They want to be changed/can communicate if they are wet