NCLEX Pediatric Nursing: Growth and Development 3

Question 1

A preschooler (age 4) believes that the moon follows them when they walk. This thinking reflects:

Accepted Answer

Egocentrism

Answer

Egocentrism, a feature of Piaget's preoperational stage, is the inability to view situations from another's perspective.

Question 2

According to Erikson, the school-age child (6-12 years) is working on which task?

Accepted Answer

Industry vs. inferiority

Answer

School-age children develop industry through mastering skills and accomplishing tasks, with the risk of feeling inferior.

Question 3

A nurse plans care for a hospitalized preschooler. Which is the most effective approach to reduce fear of bodily harm?

Accepted Answer

Use of bandages over puncture sites

Answer

Preschoolers fear bodily intrusion and mutilation, so applying a bandage reassures them their body remains intact.

Question 4

Which fine motor skill is expected of a typical 3-year-old?

Accepted Answer

Copying a circle

Answer

A 3-year-old can typically copy a circle, while more complex drawing and writing come later.

Question 5

A school-age child asks detailed questions about death. The nurse understands that children this age typically:

Accepted Answer

Understand death as permanent and universal

Answer

By school age, children grasp that death is final, irreversible, and happens to everyone.

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