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23. The nurse is caring for a homeless client who recentlyemigrated from China. The client has a language barrier, andthe hospital has been unsuccessful in locating any relatives.The health care provider is considering the option of placingthe client on a respirator to manage a severe respiratory tract

problem. To be a caring advocate for this client, the nurse mustfirst:1. Ask the hospital chaplain to arrange for appropriate religioussupport2. Be sure that the client receives the best available care for hiscondition3. Arrange for a Chinese interpreter to facilitate client-staffconversations4. Become familiar with the Chinese culture's attitudesregarding life supportBecome familiar with the Chinese culture's attitudes regardinglife support

1. A nurse who wants to apply a theory that relates to moraldevelopment should read more from the work of:1. Gould2. Freud3. Erikson4. KohlbergKohlberg

2. The nurse using Erikson's theory to assess a 20-year-old

client's developmental status expects to find which of thefollowing behaviors?1. Coping with physical and social losses2. Enjoys participating in the community3. Applying self to learning skills4. Overcoming a sense of guilt or frustrationEnjoys participating in the community

3.The nurse recognizes that Freud's theory approachesdevelopment by looking at:1. Moral reasoning.

2. Logical maturity3. Psychosexual aspects4. Cognitive developmentPsychosexual aspects

4. According to Piaget, a preschool child (3 to 5 years old) whocomes to the clinic is expected by the nurse to exhibit which ofthe following behaviors?

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1. Far-reaching problem-solving2. Exploration of the environment3. Cooperation and sharing with others4. Thinking with the use of symbols and imagesThinking with the use of symbols and images

5. For an older adult client, an example of a commonbehavioral task or critical event is:1. Selecting a mate2. Rearing children3. Finding a congenial social group4. Adjusting to decreasing physical strengthAdjusting to decreasing physical strength

6. The nurse working in an adult medical clinic wishes to learnmore about a developmental theory that focuses on the adult

years. The nurse investigates different possibilities and selectsthe theory proposed by:1. Gould2. Piaget3. Freud4. Chess and ThomasGould

7. The nurse recognizes that which one of the followingstatements about growth and development is correct?1. Development ends with adolescence.

2. Growth refers to qualitative events.3. Developmental tasks are age-related achievements.4. Cognitive theories focus on emotional development.Developmental tasks are age-related achievements.

8. In Kohlberg's Moral Development theory, an individual whoreaches level II (conventional thought) is expected to exhibit:1. Absolute obedience to authority2. Reasoning based on personal gain3. Personal internalization of other's expectations4. Self-chosen ethical principles, universality, and impartialityPersonal internalization of other's expectations

9. According to Piaget, the infant is in the first period ofdevelopment, which is characterized by:1. Concrete operations2. Preoperational thought

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3. Sensorimotor intelligence4. Identity versus role confusionSensorimotor intelligence

10. A child's understanding of the concept of ice becoming

water, Piaget's stage of cognitive development, is seen in:1. Sensorimotor2. Preoperational3. Formal operations4. Concrete operationsConcrete operations

11. The nurse in a pediatric health care setting is usingKohlberg's developmental theory. A child is evaluated ashaving reached level I, the preconventional level, if the child:1. Makes sure that he or she is not late for school

2. Cleans the blackboards after school for the teacher3. Runs for school council in order to change policies4. Stays away from peer groups that harass other childrenMakes sure that he or she is not late for school

12. In applying Gould's developmental theory, the nurseanticipates that a client will have a greater concern for one'shealth within the following theme and age-group:1. First theme (20s)2. Second theme (early 30s)3. Fourth theme (40s)

4. Fifth theme (50s)Fifth theme (50s)

13. The nurse is working with a new mother who will requiresurgery. The follow-up treatment will interfere with bonding.In applying Freud's theory, the nurse recognizes that the stageof development that may be affected is the:1. Oral stage2. Anal stage3. Phallic stage4. Latent stageOral stage

14. In accordance with Erikson's theory, it is expected by thenurse that a middle-aged adult client will be involved in theprocess of:1. Developing a sense of identity2. Searching for meaning in life

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3. Enhancing one's capability to love others4. Expanding personal and social involvementExpanding personal and social involvement