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WorksheetsHOSA Human Growth and Development
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
The health status of a population is measured by:
the number of health facilities available.
the number of people in the country.
statistics, such as birth and death rates.
membership in HMO organizations.
Health care is best improved by:
increased number of doctors available.
coordinated worldwide efforts.
local health-department programs.
statewide programs.
Healthy People 2020 is:
a report card on the progress of health care and identification of priority future needs.
a list of laws that concern health care requirements.
a list of mandates related to medical practice.
a list of health-care facilities that will be available by the year 2020.
Health care workers play an important role in helping to achieve the goals of Healthy People 2020 by:
treating the poor population who are ill.
promoting breastfeeding and early prenatal care.
working overtime to meet patient needs.
working in community-based clinics.
Leading health indicators include:
physical activity, mental health, access to health care, and environmental quality.
reduction in birth rates, death rates, and morbidity.
health-care conferences held locally and worldwide.
the number of new policies and laws related to health care.
The purpose of the Nurse Practice Act is to:
define the scope of practice for each level of professional nursing.
define the length of nursing education programs.
determine criteria for licensing nursing schools.
license nurses to practice.
Most schools of nursing are currently located in a(n):
hospital
high school
independent occupational settings
college
The right of the government to play a role in health care originates in:
the U.S. constitution
laws decided by local courts
the Democratic party
an annual vote by the people
The functions of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) include:
writing licensing exams for health-care professionals.
prioritizing medical practices.
operating clinics for the indigent population.
setting policy, providing information, and financing health-care programs.
Political Action Committees (PACs) influence health care by:
writing health-care laws.
supporting legislators who vote on health-care policies.
studying the needs of local communities.
promoting higher salaries for nurses.
A person's culture includes:
age
genetic predisposition
handicap
customs
Culturally competent care is provided by:
using scientific evidence
following all orders written by the health-care provider
involving the patient and family in developing the plan of care.
researching folk laws and remedies from the cultural background of the patient.
If a patient refuses to take his vitamin pill because he believes the gelatin base is unhealthy, the nurse should:
challenge his belief
educate him concerning the need and value of the vitamin pill
obtain the help of the clergyman to persuade him to take the pill
respect his belief and find another vitamin preparation.
When providing health-care information, the health care worker should:
speak only with the patient
include the family member that is the decision maker of the family
always provide instructions clearly written in English
include resources to call if there are any further questions
In the American culture, personal space is an intimate zone that is considered to be:
up to 1.5 feet
4 feet
12 feet
more than 12 feet
A family is defined as:
a structure consisting of two parents and at least one child.
a social system involving commitment and interaction.
genetically related groups of people.
a group of people living together
A theory is:
a logical, consistent concept based on research findings
concepts and thoughts accepted by most people
an unproven concept based on an individuals obsrvations
a technique or intervention used to treat others
A family Apgar is:
a tool used to assess family function
the financial status of a family
a family systems theory
a process of family therapy
A dysfunctional family includes:
stable family members
changing family memberships and rules
parents who manage the care of children
parents who use effective coping skills
The Children's Television Act of 1990 was designed to:
control programs aired when children may be watching
provide cartoons for young viewers
limit the number of hours children can watch TV
provide educational programs for preschool children
Which theorist described a hierarchy of needs that leads to self actualization?
Ivan Pavlov
Abraham Maslow
Lawrence Kohlberg
Robert Peck
Health-care workers need to understand developmental theories because this understanding will help them:
pass the licensing examination
intervene effectively to promote positive, healthy practices
design the effective discipline for young children
analyze the goals of Healthy People 2020
Which psychoanalytic described defense mechanisms?
Abraham Maslow
Sigmund Freud
Jean Piaget
Lawrence Kohlberg
An understanding of object permanence is part of the stages of developmental described by:
Jean Piaget
Abraham Maslow
Lawrence Kohlberg
Sigmund Freud
Ivan Pavlov was a behaviorist who believed that personality and behavior develop under the influence of:
conditioning responses
genetic control
close parental guidance
chronological age
Neural tube defects such as spina bifida can be prevented by:
eating a well-balance diet during pregnancy
taking folic acid supplements early in pregnancy
avoiding alcohol and smoking during pregnancy
engaging in early antibiotic therapy for infections during pregnancy
The neonatal period refers to the:
first 30 days after birth
period between birth and one year of age
period immediately before birth
moment of birth
To promote growth and development in an infant, an overhead mobile should have:
contrasting colors
bright colors
animated characters
sound integrated with movement
Fraternal twins are the result of:
two ova fertilized by two separate sperm
on ovum fertilized by one sperm
two ova fertilized by one sperm
one ovum fertilized by two sperm
A complete set of DNA that is contained in all human cells is known as a(n):
chromosome
nucleus
genome
allele
The period of infancy occurs between:
birth and 1 month
4 weeks and 1 year
1 and 3 years
1 and 12 years
A 1-year-old who regards all toys in relation to his or her own body is exhibiting which type of behavior?
dysfunctional
selfish
sexual
egocentric
Separation anxiety typically begins at what age?
3 months
6 months
1 year
2 years
By 9 months of age, a pincer action is well developed, enabling the infant to:
increase locomotion
grasp small objects with the thumb and forefinger
scoop up toys within reach
achieve increased depth perceptions
By 1 year of age, the normal infant should weigh approximately:
twice the birth weight
quadruple the birth weight
triple the birth weight
30 pounds
Tasks to be mastered during early childhood include:
walking
bowel control
abstract thinking
visual maturity
The toddler-age child is in Erikson's stage of:
trust versus mistrust
initiative versus guilt
autonomy versus shame and doubt
identity versus role confusion
The preschool-age child, between 4 and 6 years age, is in Erikson's stage of:
trust versus mistrust
initiative versus guilt
autonomy versus shame and doubt
identity versus role confusion
Between 12 and 24 months of age, the child's speech normally includes:
only vowel sounds
both vowels and consonants
frequent babbling
three- to four- word sentences
In early childhood the best disciplinary technique includes:
rewarding good behavior
punishing bad behavior
setting rigid, structured rules
posting rules on the refrigerator
Middle childhood includes children between ages:
3 and 5 years
6 and 12 years
13 and 15 years
16 and 19 years
A major developmental task of middle childhood includes:
developing positive self-esteem and a positive self-image
eruption of permanent teeth
ability to play video games
prevention of injury
The type of play activities typical in the middle-childhood age group include:
parallel play
competitive games
solitary play
reading and fantasy
Wechsler intelligence test is used to determine:
the overall intelligence of the child
verbal and nonverbal intelligence
presence of mental retardation
whether the child has college potential
Middle childhood includes Erikson's stage of:
trust
autonomy
industry
identity
A developmental task of adolescence includes:
concrete thinking
stabilizing identity
accepting competition
social interaction
The definition of puberty is:
exhibiting secondary sex characteristics
having the ability to reproduce
the decrease of gonadotropic hormones
becoming fertile
Which method of conception, if used properly, can prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases?
condoms
birth control pills
intrauterine devices
spermicides
A women's fertile period occurs:
14 days after last menstruation
14 days before the beginning of the next menstruation
midway between menstrual periods
right after menstruation ceases
Which social group form is typical during the teenage years?
cliques
same-sex peers
heterosexual
parallel groups
Young adulthood includes the ages between:
12 and 16 years
17 and 19 years
20 and 40 years
41 and 60 years
The young adult is in Erikson's stage of:
industry
autonomy
intimacy
identity
An ectopic pregnancy is a(n):
unplanned pregnancy
pregnancy occurring outside the uterus
pregnancy occurring in early adulthood
pregnancy consisting of twins
Effective teaching techniques for the young adult should include information that:
is realistic and helps solve problems
is exciting and dramatic
relates to world problems
is already understood
The major cause of death in the young-adult age group is:
congenital malformation
preventable accidents
heart disease
sedentary lifestyles
Middle adulthood includes the period between the ages of:
20 and 29 years
30 and 39 years
40 to 60 years
60 and 80 years
The main task or crisis of middle adulthood is:
intimacy versus isolation
generativity versus stagnation
identity versus role confusion
dependence versus independence
Menopause includes:
cessation of sexual activity
loss of sexual ability
cessation of menstrual period
the beginning of a midlife crisis
Preventative health care for men in middle adulthood should include:
annual chest x-rays
testicular self examination
annual Pap tests
daily recording of pulse rate
The sandwich generation refers to people who:
do not have time to cook
care for children and grandchildren
prefer to sandwiches to hot meals
care for elderly parents in addition to young children
Old age is defined by the U.S. government as the time when full Social Security benefits become available, which is when one reaches the age of:
55 to 57
65 to 67
75 to 77
85 to 87
The problem of poly pharmacy involves:
inaccessibility to drugstores
ingestion of multiple medications
online drug availability
use of prescription medications
Complementary and alternative medicine involves the use of:
herbs, biofeedback, or soy products
hormones to treat menopause
antibiotics to treat infections
contraceptive pills
One method that will help prevent osteoporosis includes:
sedentary activities
weight-barring exercises
a diet high in potassium
bone density study
A teaching moment occurs when the learner:
is motivated and receptive
is quietly listening
is momentarily distracted
answers a question
Osteoporosis is:
the loss of bone mass
the occurrence of bone fractures
the development of mental confusion
an inevitable part of the aging process
senescence is a period in an adult's life when:
the body begins to age and weaken
sexual desires disappear
mental confusion occurs
death is imminent
In men fertility may be retained until the:
age of 65
age of 70
age of 80
midlife crisis occurs
Preventative screening for the presence of cancer of the prostate includes:
periodic examinations and professional guidance
radio graph of the prostate
annual magnetic resonance imaging exam
annual Pap test
The major task of the advanced old age adult includes:
immortality versus extinction
identity versus role confusion
intimacy versus isolation
ego-integrity versus despair
The biggest barrier to accessing hospice care is the:
cost of care provided
required referral by health-care provider
loss of hope for a cure
lack of insurance coverage
Hospice care involves:
palliative measures
curative therapy
custodial measures
alternative therapies
Advanced directives are used to:
determine end of life care measures
determine who will inherit property
provide consent for surgery
determine the visitors allowed for the patient
A durable power of attorney for health care is best set up:
when illness strikes
before illness strikes
when death is imminent
after death occurs
The preschool age child views death as:
a permanent loss
a temporary seperation
abandonment of care
relief from pain
Normal losses that occur during the life cycle most often involve:
death of a loved one
any experience of letting go
wartime deaths
loss of property
Anticipatory grief is:
grief that occurs before a loss
grief that occurs after a person dies
mourning a loved one who dies
a fear of death
Normal grief responses may include:
inability to concentrate
rage
violence
inability to communicate
A sign of dysfunctional grief may include:
prolonged functional impairment
initial denial that death occured
temporary social withdrawl
crying
The role of the nurse or health-care worker after the patient's death involves:
terminating professional responsibilities
preparing the family for the grieving process
referring the family to a psychiatrist
notifying the priest
