Author Question: A parent is concerned that her child is unable to sit alone. The nurse explains that development is ... (Read 33 times)

Davideckstein7 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A parent is concerned that her child is unable to sit alone. The nurse explains that development is based on in-born timetables and the child will be most likely able to meet this milestone at a specific time.

Upon which theory did the nurse base the response to the client?
1. Havighurst's theory
2. Task theory
3. Psychosocial theory
4. Maturational theory

Question 2

The nurse is plotting the height and weight of children during a school assessment clinic. Which aspect of the children's health is the nurse assessing?

1. Development
2. Health
3. Growth
4. Bone size

mmj22343 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Havighurst, in his developmental task theory, described growth and development occurring during six stages, each associated with 6 to 10 tasks to be learned.
Rationale 2: Havighurst, in his developmental task theory, described growth and development occurring during six stages, each associated with 6 to 10 tasks to be learned.
Rationale 3: Psychosocial theory is focused on the development of personality, not physical development.
Rationale 4: The maturational theory (Arnold Gesell) postulates that child development is a maturational process based on an in-born timetable. Although children benefit from experience, they will achieve maturational milestones such as rolling over, sitting, and walking at specific times.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Development is an increase in the complexity of function and skill progression. It is the capacity and skill of a person to adapt to the environment.
Rationale 2: Health is a dynamic process with varying definitions, all of which point to well-being.
Rationale 3: Growth refers to physical change and increase in size. Indicators include height, weight, bone size, and dentition.
Rationale 4: Bone size is one of the indicators of growth.