Week 6 NCLEX Corner: Piaget's Cognitive Development

Flashcards to assist in reviewing key concepts from the Week 6 lecture on Piaget's Cognitive Development and Management of Care.

What are the four stages of Piaget's cognitive development?

1. Sensorimotor 2. Preoperational 3. Concrete operational 4. Formal operational

What does Piaget's sensorimotor stage entail?

It is the stage where infants learn through interacting with their environment and develop object permanence.

What is a key focus during the management of care regarding client handling?

Maintain client confidentiality and privacy.

What is important to assess regarding a client’s readiness to learn?

Assess client’s learning preferences, barriers to learning, and readiness to learn.

What ethical practice should nurses always follow?

Practice in a manner consistent with the nurses’ code of ethics.

How can nurses assist in health promotion for clients?

Educate clients about prevention and treatment of high-risk health behaviors and provide resources to minimize communication barriers.

What should nurses do upon recognizing ethical dilemmas?

Report the ethical dilemmas.

In Piaget's cognitive development theory, how would you define 'cognitive'?

Cognitive refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension.

What is the role of education in health promotion for clients?

Educate clients about preventative care and health maintenance recommendations.

How do you effectively provide hand off of care?

Provide and receive a detailed report on assigned clients.