Author Question: An infant gains head control before sitting unassisted. The nurse recognizes that this is which type ... (Read 54 times)

misspop · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

An infant gains head control before sitting unassisted. The nurse recognizes that this is which type of development?

a. Cephalocaudal
b. Proximodistal
c. Mass to specific
d. Sequential

Question 2

A parent of a 12-year-old child states to the nurse, My 12-year-old watches TV constantly while at homeis this OK? The nurse should recommend to the parent that television viewing should be limited to _____ hours a day?

(Record your answer in a whole number.)
What will be an ideal response?

Carliemb17 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The pattern of development that is head-to-tail, or cephalocaudal, direction is described by an infant's ability to gain head control before sitting unassisted. The head end of the organism develops first and is large and complex, whereas the lower end is smaller and simpler, and development takes place at a later time. Proximodistal, or near to far, is another pattern of development. Limb buds develop before fingers and toes. Postnatally, the child has control of the shoulder before achieving mastery of the hands. Mass to specific is not a specific pattern of development. In all dimensions of growth, a definite, sequential pattern is followed.

Answer to Question 2

ANS:
2
Children may identify closely with people or characters portrayed in reading materials, movies, and television programs and commercials. Pediatric nurses can educate and support parents on the effects of mass media on their children by recommending that television viewing should be limited to 2 hours a day or less.