NUR 220 Safety
1. Which child is in the stage of presymbolic language development?
A. 1-year-old
B. 3-year-old
C. 5-year-old
D. 7-year-old
Answer
A. 1-year-old
2. Which gesture enablesthe nurse to communicate effectively with a patient?
A. Slouching in the chair
B. Touching the patient frequently
C. Sitting in close proximity to the patient
D. Asking the patient questions clearly with a loud voice
Answer
C. Sitting in close proximity to the patient
3. which response by the nurse would be reassuring to a patient who says, "My family doesn't
care for me, and nobody wants to visits me."
A. "What would you like to eat for lunch?"
B. "Which family member loves you most?"
C. "I will be here to care for you throughout the day."
D. "Tell me something about your family members."
Answer
C. "I will be here to care for you throughout the day."
4. According to Piaget, a child who has developed logical thinking and is able to use numbers
for calculation is in which stage of cognitive development?
A. Sensorimotor
B. Preoperational
C. Formal operations