Exam 16: Assessing the Toddler and Preschooler

The nurse is assessing a toddler's vaccination status. Which vaccines does the nurse anticipate administering during the 18-month well-child visit? Select all that apply.

The nurse is conducting a review of systems during a well-child checkup for a toddler-age patient. Which questions are appropriate to include when assessing the ears? Select all that apply.

The nurse is conducting a review of systems. Which questions are appropriate when assessing the toddler's and preschooler's eyes? Select all that apply.

The nurse is conducting a review of systems during the physical assessment. Which questions are appropriate for the cardiovascular system? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing care to a preschool-age patient. Which is an age-appropriate social activity for this patient?

Which does the preschooler use to evaluate own behavior?

The nurse is assessing a toddler-age child. The nurse knows that the toddler years occur from 12 to ________________months of age.

A toddler-age patient appears to have lordosis and a potbelly. Which is the reason for this assessment finding?

Which assessment findings are expected during the head and face portion of the physical examination for the toddler- or preschool-age child? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing a pediatric patient during a well-child visit. In order for the patient to be up-to-date for immunizations, the patient should receive the first dose of the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine between 12 and ________________months of age.

Which health problems are often assessed for during the toddler and preschool years? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to administer immunizations to several pediatric patients. The nurse knows that the third dose of Hepatitis B (HBV) should be administered between ________________and 18 months.

The nurse is assessing a young toddler-age patient. Which assessment finding may contribute to dental caries?

The nurse is conducting a psychosocial history during a scheduled well-child visit for a preschool-age patient. Which questions are appropriate when assessing the patient's nutrition? Select all that apply.

Asthma is the most common disease among children and is typically diagnosed between the ages of 3 and ________________years old.

A parent states, "I am concerned that my 2-year-old doesn't interact with others while playing in the same space." Which rationale will the nurse use when responding to this parent?

The nurse is conducting a health history interview for a toddler-age patient who is unable to verbalize answers to questions. Which action by the nurse is appropriate in this situation?