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Jun 6, 2026

135. A child is raised in an environment where parents are highly controlling, providing little autonomy or opportunities for independent choice. From a critical perspective, what is the most likely long-term impact on the child’s Eriksonian development?

A. Enhanced trust.
B. Difficulty with autonomy and initiative, leading to shame, doubt, or guilt.
C. Strong sense of industry.
D. Clear identity formation.
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134. An elderly patient living in a nursing home exhibits new-onset aggression and hallucinations after starting a new medication. What is the urgent clinical action?

A. This is normal behavior in nursing homes.
B. Evaluate for medication side effects or interactions as a cause of delirium.
C. Increase their sedative dose.
D. Assume it is behavioral.
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nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

131. A 1-year-old infant is not yet crawling or babbling. What is the urgent developmental concern?

A. These milestones are highly variable.
B. Potential developmental delay requiring immediate screening and intervention.
C. The child is just observing their surroundings.
D. It is a sign of superior intelligence.
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130. A child with severe behavioral challenges is prescribed antipsychotic medication. What is a medicinal consideration in developmental psychology?

A. Antipsychotics are harmless for children.
B. The potential for significant metabolic side effects (weight gain, metabolic syndrome) and the need for careful monitoring and risk-benefit analysis.
C. Behavioral interventions are always secondary to medication.
D. Long-term use of antipsychotics in children is always recommended.
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Jun 6, 2026

129. A pregnant woman is diagnosed with gestational diabetes. What is a critical potential developmental impact on the fetus?

A. Accelerated brain development.
B. Macrosomia (large birth weight) and increased risk of childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes.
C. No impact if managed well.
D. Delayed physical growth.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

128. A 48-year-old individual feels a strong drive to mentor younger colleagues and has started volunteering at a local charity. According to Erikson, what psychosocial crisis are they navigating?

A. Identity vs. Role Confusion.
B. Intimacy vs. Isolation.
C. Generativity vs. Stagnation.
D. Ego Integrity vs. Despair.
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