Which function of play is a major component of play at all ages?
a. Creativity c. Intellectual development
b. Socialization d. Sensorimotor activity
ANS: D
Sensorimotor activity is a major component of play at all ages. Active play is essential for muscle development and allows the release of surplus energy. Through sensorimotor play, children explore their physical world by using tactile, auditory, visual, and kinesthetic stimulation. Creativity, socialization, and intellectual development are each functions of play that are major components at different ages.
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a. Assist recovery by using honest communication. b. Motivate the patient to increase physical activity. c. Promote development of a negative body image. d. Develop a kind nickname for the colostomy opening.
A newborn's 1-minute Apgar score was 9. Which of the following criteria is most likely responsible for the loss of 1 point from a possible score of 10?
a. Heart rate b. Respiratory effort c. Color d. Muscle tone
The fetus in a breech presentation is often born by cesarean birth because:
a. the buttocks are much larger than the head. b. compression of the umbilical cord is more likely. c. internal rotation cannot occur if the fetus is breech. d. postpartum hemorrhage is more likely if the client delivers vaginally.
The set of abnormal neonatal vital signs that should be reported is:
a. Temperature 96.2; heart rate100; respiration 40; blood pressure 80/44 b. Temperature 98; heart rate 160; respiration 34; blood pressure 78/50 c. Temperature 98.6; heart rate 150; respiration 50; blood pressure 82/48 d. Temperature 99.2; heart rate 132; respiration 40; blood pressure 80/46