Growth and Development

Preschool and School-Age Development Practice Questions

20 free Preschool and School-Age Development practice questions for the NCLEX Exam, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.

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  1. Q1. Which Eriksonian stage is a 4-year-old child in when frequently asking 'Why?' and initiating play activities with peers?
  2. Q2. What is the primary outcome for a school-age child who feels inadequate compared to peers during the Industry vs. Inferiority stage?
  3. Q3. Which developmental task is most characteristic of preschool age (3-5 years) children?
  4. Q4. Which psychological virtue is strengthened in a school-age child who volunteers to help a class project and receives recognition?
  5. Q5. What behavior in a 7-year-old would raise concern as a delayed developmental task?
  6. Q6. In preschool years, what change is observed in play behavior as it becomes more cooperative and rule-based?
  7. Q7. What does a 9-year-old comparing her school performance with classmates and feeling proud indicate about her development?
  8. Q8. During the preschool years, which domain of development is most critically advanced?
  9. Q9. What is a key nursing support for a school-age child's developmental task?
  10. Q10. What does a 4-year-old saying 'I’m going to be a firefighter when I grow up' and role-playing fires with friends illustrate?
  11. Q11. A 10-year-old child refusing to join a group activity due to self-doubt and comparisons likely reflects which Eriksonian stage?
  12. Q12. What is the most appropriate preschool developmental achievement by age 5?
  13. Q13. What characteristic is typical of school-age cognitive development?
  14. Q14. How might a preschool child's behavior change if repeatedly scolded for trying things?
  15. Q15. Which psychosocial task aligns with a school-age child's increasing involvement in extracurricular activities?
  16. Q16. What suggestion best aligns with encouraging the development of a 5-year-old child?
  17. Q17. At which stage does peer comparison and school achievement become central to a child's self-concept?
  18. Q18. What is a major cognitive and psychosocial milestone during preschool years aiding school readiness?
  19. Q19. Which scenario best illustrates a child exhibiting industry?
  20. Q20. How do children transition from preschool to school-age in terms of play and structured activities?