Test 1: G & D: Developmental Stages

Question 1

From conception to birth.

Answer 1

Prenatal period

Question 2

First 28 days of life

Answer 2

Neonatal period

Question 3

1 month to 1 year

Answer 3

Infancy

Question 4

1 to 3 years

Answer 4

Toddler

Question 5

3 to 6 years

Answer 5

Preschooler

Question 6

6 to 12 years

Answer 6

School-age child

Question 7

10 to 12 years

Answer 7

Preadolescent

Question 8

13 to 20 years

Answer 8

Adolescent

Question 9

21 to 40 years

Answer 9

Young adult

Question 10

40 to 65 years

Answer 10

Middle adult

Question 11

65 and beyond

Answer 11

Older adult

Question 12

Name the stage:

• The pregnant woman needs exams and screenings.
• Nutritional needs provided by gestating woman.
• Avoidance of teratogens essential

Answer 12

Prenatal period

Question 13

Name the stage:

• Complete exam performed right after delivery
• Parent education about car seats and wellness-promotion

Answer 13

Neonatal period

Question 14

Name the stage:

• Promotion of safety, preventing infection, and teaching parents about incorporating the child into the family
• Provision of adequate nutrients is essential for health maintenance.

Answer 14

Infancy

Question 15

Name the stage:

• Need regular health exams
• Play is primary way they learn and socialize

Answer 15

Toddler

Question 16

Name the stage:

• Nutritional needs change as growth slows
• Child-proofing home and age-appropriate toys are important

Answer 16

Toddler

Question 17

Name the stage:

• Nurse must communicate at the child’s level of comprehension
• Immunization is a major wellness intervention
• Accidents are the leading cause of death

Answer 17

Preschooler

Question 18

Name the stage:

• Promotion of healthy lifestyle (nutrition, immunizations, dental, safety, & sleep)
• Many accidents occur during play

Answer 18

School-age child

Question 19

Name the stage:

• Needs info about nutrition, rest & activity, and physiological changes
• Risk for injury from sports and play activities

Answer 19

Preadolescent

Question 20

Name the stage:

• A major health risk involves violence
• Education about violence, substance abuse, sex ed, and health lifestyle is important

Answer 20

Preadolescent

Question 21

Name the stage:

• Numerous bodily changes
• Use of nonjudgmental attitude is essential

Answer 21

Adolescent

Question 22

Name the stage:

• Emphasize health ed including hygiene, nutrition, sex ed, developmental changes, and substance abuse prevention
• Accidents, homicide, and suicide are the three major causes of death

Answer 22

Adolescent

Question 23

Name the stage:

• Healthiest time in a person’s life
• Emphasize preventative measures (accident, injury, violence, health promotion)

Answer 23

Young adult

Question 24

Name the stage:

• Self-care education on acceptance of aging, nutrition, exercise and weight control, substance abuse prevention, stress management, health screening
• Risk for recreational accidents

Answer 24

Middle adult

Question 25

Name the stage:

• Health promotion activities implemented to maintain functional independence
• Falls pose major health threat

Answer 25

Older adult