Growth and Development Across The Lifespan

Question 1

Growth

Answer 1

Physical changes that occur over time, How you physically grow

Question 2

Development

Answer 2

Process of adapting to one’s body and environment over time through skill progression and increasing complexity of function(cognitive)

Question 3

Growth and Development Theories

Answer 3

1.) Growth and development follow an orderly, predictable pattern
2.) Growth and development follow a head-to-toe pattern
3.) Growth and development proceed close to the body before out
4.) Simple skills develop separately and independently
5.) Body systems functions become increasingly differentiated over time
6.) Each body system grows at it’s own rate

Question 4

How do nurses use developmental theories and concepts to guide safe practices

Answer 4

• Theories=helpful
• Describe and explain patterns of development common to all people
• Understanding these theories and stages help nurses determine if a patient’s behavior is expected or needs further assessment
• Theories help us better organize our patient data, and create appropriate nursing interventions individualized to the patient’s needs

Question 5

Cognitive Theory

Answer 5

• Jean Paget
  -Sensorimotor(birth-2yrs)
  -Pre-operational(2-7yrs)
  -Concrete operates(7-11yrs)
  -Formal operations(11yrs-adolescents)

Question 6

Erikson’s 8 Stages

Answer 6

1.) Trust vs Mistrust(birth-18mo)
2.) Autonomy vs Shame and Doubts(18mo-3yrs)
3.) Initiative vs Guilt(3-5yrs)
4.) Industry vs Inferiority(6-11yrs)
5.) Identity vs Role Confusions(11-21yrs)
6.) Intimacy vs Isolation(21-40yrs)
7.) Generativity vs Stagnation(40-65yrs)
8.) Ego Integrity vs Despair(65yrs+)

Question 7

How nurses provide care using knowledge of the normal growth and development of individuals across the lifespan

Answer 7

-Nurses need to understand what is normal or expected before they can identify abnormalities or concerns
-Understand normal/expected growth
-Theories help organize our data and contribute structure to the nursing process
-Nurses use understanding to provide appropriate health promotional activities throughout the lifespan

Question 8

Developmental stages

Answer 8

-Infant(1mo-1yr)
-Toddler(1-3yrs)
-Preschooler(4-5yrs)
-School Age(6-12yrs)
-Adolescent(12-18yrs)
-Young Adult(19-40yrs)
-Middle Aged Adult(41-64yrs)
Older Adult(65yrs+)