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Development Flashcards

1
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Define physical development

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Growth and changes in the tissue and organs

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Define social/emotional development

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Self-awareness and social interactions

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Give an example of social/emotional development in a preschooler

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They develop effort and ability
(They do not have a deeper self-awareness)
(They think they can fly)

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Define cognitive development

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Memory capacity and critical thinking

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Define communication development

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How well someone communicates and how fluent it is

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Define adaptive development

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Development that is learned, it enables independence

EX: self-care

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What are some signs that infants reach their developmental milestones?

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  1. forming close relationships with primary caregivers
  2. putting things in their mouth
  3. legs are shaped correctly
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What developmental milestone should an 8-month-old baby be able to reach?

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Sitting up on their own without support

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When is the Denver Developmental Test supposed to be given?

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Given up to 18 months or 2 years of age

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When do Early Language Milestones usually occurs?

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Between the ages of 1-3

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What is the MCHAT test used for?

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To test for autism in children

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What is the developmental stage of a toddler called?

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Autonomy vs. Doubt

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What are some developmental milestones for toddlers?

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  1. differentiating self from others
  2. Tolerating separation from primary caregivers
  3. controlling body functions
  4. Acquiring verbal communication
  5. Self-control
  6. Feelings of shame and self-doubt
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Should parents stay in the hospital room with a toddler or not?

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They should stay in the hospital room

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When taking vital signs of an infant should the nurse take the infant out of the parent’s arms or not? Why or why not?

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No, they should not take the infant out of their parent’s arms because the infant is more calm in the parent’s arms.

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What are some developmental milestones for a preschool aged student?

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  1. identifying their sex role
  2. Developing a sense of initiative (I’m gonna get this done)
  3. Interacting with other in socially acceptable ways
  4. Learning to use language for social interaction
  5. Should be able to talk in full sentences by age 3
  6. Should be able to dress themselves by age 5
  7. Should be able to sit through short stories by age 6
17
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How do preschool aged children understand the world around them?

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  1. they talk to toys and makeup stories
18
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What should the nurse do to help make the preschool aged child more comfortable with their assessment?

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Allow the child to play with the equipment before you use them on them

19
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What are some developmental milestones that school-aged children should reach?

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  1. Mastering physical skills
  2. Building self-esteem and a positive self-concept
  3. Fitting into a peer group
  4. Developing logical reasoning (If I climb the tree I might fall)
20
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What does a school aged child need if they cannot button, zip, or snap their clothing?

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Occupational therapy

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What should the nurse do to encourage the school aged patient?

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  1. recognize that school aged children get frustrated with their health problems
  2. Tell the child things so that the school-aged child does not feel the stigma of their health problem
  3. Praise them about using their medication like they are supposed to (EX: praise them on their inhaler use)
  4. Explain what is happening with the child
  5. Give them a pamphlet
  6. Have them repeat things back to you.
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Where should meds be placed when you have a school aged child?

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  1. Put dangerous meds in a safe place

2. The cabinet above the stove is the safest place because it is harder to get to

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What are some developmental milestones for an adolescent?

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  1. Searching for identity
  2. Increasing independence from parents
  3. Forming close relationships with peers
  4. Developing analytic thinking
  5. Forming a value system
  6. Choosing a career
24
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How will adolescents tend to act if they are in the hospital?

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They tend to act more like a child, so watch their facial expressions

25
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If the adolescent is taking medications what should the nurse realize?

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  1. They normally do not want to be compliant with medications
  2. They may feel embarrassed because it is a social stigma
  3. Set up support groups with older teens that manage their own disease
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What are developmental milestones for a young adult?

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  1. leaving the family home
  2. establishing a career or vocation
  3. Choosing a mate and forming an intimate relationship
  4. Managing one’s own household
  5. Beginning a parenting role
  6. Developing a meaningful philosophy of life
27
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What should a nurse do for a young adult if they have a health issue?

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  1. If they have low-esteem, offer independent decision-making opportunities
  2. Offer good advice about good health practices (screenings and plan of care)
28
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What are some developmental milestones for a middle adult?

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  1. Accepting and adjusting to physical changes
  2. Reviewing and redirecting career goals
  3. Developing hobbies and leisure activities
  4. Adjusting to aging parents
  5. Coping with children leaving home
29
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What are some developmental milestones for an older adult?

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  1. adjusting to declining physical strength and health
  2. Forming relationships within one’s peer group
  3. Adjusting to retirement
  4. Developing post retirement activities that maintain self-worth and usefulness
  5. Adjusting to the death of a spouse, family members, and friends
  6. conducting a life review
  7. Preparing for death
30
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If a nurse sees delays in an older adult what should the nurse be asking?

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  1. what are their normal activities (are they able to clean their house like they normally would?)
  2. Ask them about their sexual activity
31
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What can be done to help the depressive affects of staying in care facilities?

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Bring personal items from their own home

32
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Who are at a risk for development issues at the prenatal stage?

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Babies or unborn children with congenital defects

33
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Who are at a risk for developmental issues at birth?

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Premature infants, low-birth weight babies, and birth trauma babies

34
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What causes someone to be at risk for developmental issues at an individual level?

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  1. poor health
  2. malnutrition
  3. cognitive impairment
35
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What causes someone to be at risk for developmental issues at a family perspective?

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  1. low education
  2. poor family health
  3. large families
36
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What causes someone to be at a situational risk for developmental issues?

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  1. stress
  2. mental or physical crisis
  3. bullying
  4. Sexual abuse and violence
37
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What types of toxic stress can case developmental issues?a

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  1. Strict parenting
  2. Child abuse or neglect
  3. social isolation
38
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What types of health status can cause developmental issues?

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  1. chronic illness (cancer, cystic fibrosis, hypertension, etc.)
  2. Traumatic injuries
  3. multiple hospitalizations

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