Author Question: According to Piaget's developmental theory in the cognitive dimension, which of these tasks is ... (Read 109 times)

NguyenJ · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

According to Piaget's developmental theory in the cognitive dimension, which of these tasks is associated with the formal operations stage?

a. forming fulfilling peer relationships
b. engaging in abstract reasoning and problem solving
c. learning to rely on caregivers to meet needs and desires
d. relating successfully to peers of the same gender

Question 2

A nurse has prepared the 9:00 A.M. client medications for administration but is called off the unit briefly. Who can distribute these medications to clients?

a. any licensed nurse (LP/VN or RN) assigned to the unit
b. a pharmacy technician
c. the nurse who prepared them
d. the head nurse

sylvia · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The formal operations stage of Piaget's developmental theory in the cognitive dimension (12 years to adulthood) deals with engaging in abstract reasoning and problem solving and developing a workable philosophy of life.

Answer to Question 2

C
Guidelines used by nurses for safe administration of medications include administering only medications that have been personally prepared (i.e., not medications prepared by another nurse); listening to questions a client may raise about a medication (e.g., This pill is a different color,) and rechecking the order and the dosage prepared; indicating on the client's medication administration record (MAR) and medical record the reason for not administering any medication; seeing that the client actually takes the medication; not leaving any medications at the client's bedside unless specifically permitted by order of a health care provider; and instructing the client to take only those medications prescribed for him or her and not to offer the medications to others.