Question 1

An example of associative play would be two children playing:

Accepted Answer

A)  house, one playing the role of the dad and the other playing the mom. 
B)  in a sand box, one building a wall and the other digging a hole. 
C)  with sports associated items, one with a football and the other with a bat. 
D)  with a coloring book, one coloring pictures and the other looking at pictures. 
A)  house, one playing the role of the dad and the other playing the mom. 
B)  in a sand box, one building a wall and the other digging a hole. 
C)  with sports associated items, one with a football and the other with a bat. 
D)  with a coloring book, one coloring pictures and the other looking at pictures. A

Question 2

The nurse planning a seminar on safety for the preschooler will focus what aspect(s)? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Poisonings 
B)  Burns 
C)  Falls 
D)  Abductions 
E)  Vehicles and pedestrian
F) None of the above 
A)  Poisonings 
B)  Burns 
C)  Falls 
D)  Abductions 
E)  Vehicles and pedestrian
F) None of the above A,B,C,D,E

Question 3

The nurse suggests which bedtime preparation ritual(s)? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Telling a story 
B)  Placing a favorite toy in bed 
C)  Placing a glass of water at the bedside 
D)  Turning on a night light 
E)  Playing energetically 
A)  Telling a story 
B)  Placing a favorite toy in bed 
C)  Placing a glass of water at the bedside 
D)  Turning on a night light 
E)  Playing energetically A,B,C,D

Question 4

The nurse points out what developmental milestone(s)for a 5-year-old boy toward developing his sexual identity? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Begin to be less focused on his mother 
B)  Ignore both parents totally 
C)  Regress to a more infantile level 
D)  Form a romantic attachment to the mother 
E)  Identify with the parent of the same sex 
A)  Begin to be less focused on his mother 
B)  Ignore both parents totally 
C)  Regress to a more infantile level 
D)  Form a romantic attachment to the mother 
E)  Identify with the parent of the same sex

Question 5

A parent is concerned about her children's reaction should their grandmother die.In planning a response,the nurse is guided by the understanding that:

Accepted Answer

A)  children are unlikely to notice their grandmother's absence if no one reminds them. 
B)  young children often understand that other people die, but do not equate it with themselves. 
C)  the children's response will depend entirely on whether they have been acquainted with death before this. 
D)  children can understand the concept of a higher being much like adults can. 
A)  children are unlikely to notice their grandmother's absence if no one reminds them. 
B)  young children often understand that other people die, but do not equate it with themselves. 
C)  the children's response will depend entirely on whether they have been acquainted with death before this. 
D)  children can understand the concept of a higher being much like adults can.

Question 6

The gradual transfer of behavioral control from the parent to the child is accomplished through _________________.

Accepted Answer

discipline
Through d

Question 7

The parents of a 4-year-old boy are concerned because they have noticed him frequently touching his penis.The nurse would base a response on the knowledge that:

Accepted Answer

A)  this behavior indicates a normal curiosity about sexuality. 
B)  masturbation suggests the boy has an excessive fear of castration. 
C)  it is usually a result of discomfort from a penile rash or irritation. 
D)  the behavior is abnormal and the child should be referred for counseling. 
A)  this behavior indicates a normal curiosity about sexuality. 
B)  masturbation suggests the boy has an excessive fear of castration. 
C)  it is usually a result of discomfort from a penile rash or irritation. 
D)  the behavior is abnormal and the child should be referred for counseling.

Question 8

The nurse's best advice to a parent about a preschooler's "imaginary friend" would be that:

Accepted Answer

A)  having imaginary friends is a sign that the child has a low self-esteem. 
B)  it is common for preschoolers to have imaginary friends. 
C)  the preschooler invents an imaginary friend when he feels overwhelmed. 
D)  the best approach to dealing with an imaginary friend is to ignore them. 
A)  having imaginary friends is a sign that the child has a low self-esteem. 
B)  it is common for preschoolers to have imaginary friends. 
C)  the preschooler invents an imaginary friend when he feels overwhelmed. 
D)  the best approach to dealing with an imaginary friend is to ignore them.

Question 9

Which statement best describes the 3-year-old child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Boisterous, tattles on others 
B)  Aggressive, shows off 
C)  Helpful, wants to assist with chores 
D)  Talkative, inquisitive about the environment 
A)  Boisterous, tattles on others 
B)  Aggressive, shows off 
C)  Helpful, wants to assist with chores 
D)  Talkative, inquisitive about the environment

Question 10

A father is concerned about how long his preschool-age child will continue sucking his thumb.The nurse's most helpful response would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  "Most children will stop thumb-sucking naturally by school age. " 
B)  "Over-the-counter treatments that give a bad taste can be placed on the thumb to discourage the practice. " 
C)  "Consistently touching the child's fingers whenever he sucks his thumb is most effective. " 
D)  "Thumb-sucking is detrimental to the eruption of the child's teeth and must be stopped as soon as possible. " 
A)  "Most children will stop thumb-sucking naturally by school age. " 
B)  "Over-the-counter treatments that give a bad taste can be placed on the thumb to discourage the practice. " 
C)  "Consistently touching the child's fingers whenever he sucks his thumb is most effective. " 
D)  "Thumb-sucking is detrimental to the eruption of the child's teeth and must be stopped as soon as possible. "

Question 11

A 4-year-old child insists that he has more money with a nickel than his father has with a dime.The nurse is aware that this perception is described in Piaget's theory as:

Accepted Answer

A)  egocentrism. 
B)  artificialism. 
C)  animism. 
D)  intuition. 
A)  egocentrism. 
B)  artificialism. 
C)  animism. 
D)  intuition.

Question 12

____________ is a preschooler's idea that the world and all of its contents are created by people.

Accepted Answer

Artificialism
Artifi

Question 13

A 3-year-old child,while playing with her favorite toy in the playroom of the pediatric unit,is approached by another child who also wants to play with the same toy.The nurse anticipates that the 3-year-old will:

Accepted Answer

A)  play well with the other child. 
B)  give the toy up and then not play anymore. 
C)  become angry and a physical response might ensue. 
D)  ignore the toy and go on to something else. 
A)  play well with the other child. 
B)  give the toy up and then not play anymore. 
C)  become angry and a physical response might ensue. 
D)  ignore the toy and go on to something else.

Question 14

The nurse characterizes the play of 5-year-old children as:

Accepted Answer

A)  enjoying rough and tumble play. 
B)  playing well-organized games. 
C)  following rules. 
D)  preferring inside activities. 
A)  enjoying rough and tumble play. 
B)  playing well-organized games. 
C)  following rules. 
D)  preferring inside activities.

Question 15

A 4-year-old child tells the nurse that he will not eat peas because they are green.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  egocentrism. 
B)  artificialism. 
C)  animism. 
D)  centering. 
A)  egocentrism. 
B)  artificialism. 
C)  animism. 
D)  centering.

Question 16

The nurse suggests that the most appropriate toy choice for a 3-year-old would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  a board game. 
B)  a small pet, such as a goldfish. 
C)  a large construction set. 
D)  push-pull toys. 
A)  a board game. 
B)  a small pet, such as a goldfish. 
C)  a large construction set. 
D)  push-pull toys.

Question 17

The nurse is aware that children who are unable to express themselves with words often will:

Accepted Answer

A)  become reclusive and introspective. 
B)  develop other methods of verbal communication. 
C)  engage in more creative play. 
D)  have tantrums and act out. 
A)  become reclusive and introspective. 
B)  develop other methods of verbal communication. 
C)  engage in more creative play. 
D)  have tantrums and act out.

Question 18

Play that is designed to retrain muscles or improve eye-hand coordination is considered ____________________ play.

Accepted Answer

therapeutic
Therapeutic play,w

Question 19

In planning care for a child with moderate mental retardation,the type of play most appropriate should:

Accepted Answer

A)  exercise leg and arm muscles. 
B)  be educationally oriented to make up for lost time. 
C)  be adjusted to mental age rather than her chronological age. 
D)  involve contact sports and aggressive physical activity with other children. 
A)  exercise leg and arm muscles. 
B)  be educationally oriented to make up for lost time. 
C)  be adjusted to mental age rather than her chronological age. 
D)  involve contact sports and aggressive physical activity with other children.

Question 20

The parent of a 3 1/2-year-old child tells the nurse,"My daughter points instead of speaking whenever she wants me to get something for her,but she understands me when I ask her to do something." Based on the parent's comment,the nurse recognizes that the child:

Accepted Answer

A)  has age-appropriate language development. 
B)  may have expressive language delay. 
C)  has a receptive language delay. 
D)  should have her hearing tested. 
A)  has age-appropriate language development. 
B)  may have expressive language delay. 
C)  has a receptive language delay. 
D)  should have her hearing tested.

Exam 18: The Preschool Child

An example of associative play would be two children playing:

The nurse planning a seminar on safety for the preschooler will focus what aspect(s)? Select all that apply.

The nurse suggests which bedtime preparation ritual(s)? Select all that apply.

The nurse points out what developmental milestone(s)for a 5-year-old boy toward developing his sexual identity? Select all that apply.

A parent is concerned about her children's reaction should their grandmother die.In planning a response,the nurse is guided by the understanding that:

The gradual transfer of behavioral control from the parent to the child is accomplished through _________________.

The parents of a 4-year-old boy are concerned because they have noticed him frequently touching his penis.The nurse would base a response on the knowledge that:

The nurse's best advice to a parent about a preschooler's "imaginary friend" would be that:

Which statement best describes the 3-year-old child?

A father is concerned about how long his preschool-age child will continue sucking his thumb.The nurse's most helpful response would be:

A 4-year-old child insists that he has more money with a nickel than his father has with a dime.The nurse is aware that this perception is described in Piaget's theory as:

____________ is a preschooler's idea that the world and all of its contents are created by people.

A 3-year-old child,while playing with her favorite toy in the playroom of the pediatric unit,is approached by another child who also wants to play with the same toy.The nurse anticipates that the 3-year-old will:

The nurse characterizes the play of 5-year-old children as:

A 4-year-old child tells the nurse that he will not eat peas because they are green.This is an example of:

The nurse suggests that the most appropriate toy choice for a 3-year-old would be:

The nurse is aware that children who are unable to express themselves with words often will:

Play that is designed to retrain muscles or improve eye-hand coordination is considered ____________________ play.

In planning care for a child with moderate mental retardation,the type of play most appropriate should:

The parent of a 3 1/2-year-old child tells the nurse,"My daughter points instead of speaking whenever she wants me to get something for her,but she understands me when I ask her to do something." Based on the parent's comment,the nurse recognizes that the child:

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