1. HESI Extra Credit Module 1 Exam – Developmental Stages and Transitions
1. A nurse is providing information to a group of pregnant clients and
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partners about the psychosocial development of an infant. Using Erikson's
theory of psychosocial development, what should the nurse tell the group about
the infants?
A. Rely on the fact that their needs will be met Correct
B. Need to tolerate a great deal of frustration and discomfort to
develop a healthy personality
C. Must have needs ignored for short periods to develop a
healthy personality
D. Need to experience frustration, so it is best to allow an infant to
cry for a while before meeting his or her needs
Rationale: According to Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, infants
struggle to establish a sense of basic trust rather than a sense of basic mistrust
in their world, their caregivers, and themselves. If provided with consistent
satisfying experiences that are delivered in a timely manner, infants come to
rely on the fact that their needs are met and that, in turn, they will be able to
tolerate some degree of frustration and discomfort until those needs are met.
This sense of confidence is an early form of trust and provides the foundation
for a healthy personality. Therefore the other options are incorrect.
Test-Taking Strategy: Eliminate the option that contains the closed-ended word
"must." Eliminate the options that are comparable or alike and indicate that
experiencing frustration is necessary. Review: Erikson’s theory of psychosocial
development as it relates to the infant.
Reference:
McKinney, E., James, S., Murray, S., Nelson, K. & Ashwill, J. (2013). Maternalchild nursing (4th ed., pp. 74-75). St. Louis: Elsevier.
Level of Cognitive Ability: Applying
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Integrated Process: Teaching and Learning
Content Area: Developmental Stages
Giddens Concepts: Development, Reproduction
HESI Concepts: Developmental, Sexuality/Reproduction
Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
2. 2.ID: 9476987754
A nurse is weighing a breastfed 6-month-old infant who has been brought to
the pediatrician's office for a scheduled visit. The infant's weight at birth was 6
lb 8 oz (2.9 kg). The nurse notes that the infant now weighs 13 lb (5.9
kg). Which action should the nurse take? [Show Less]