Question 1

Which is a psychosocial developmental task of toddlerhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Development of a conscience 
B)  Recognition of sex differences 
C)  Ability to get along with age-mates 
D)  Ability to delay gratification 
A)  Development of a conscience 
B)  Recognition of sex differences 
C)  Ability to get along with age-mates 
D)  Ability to delay gratification D

Question 2

The nurse is discussing with a parent group the importance of fluoride for healthy teeth.What should the nurse recommend to the parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use fluoridated mouth rinses in children older than 1 year. 
B)  Have children brush their teeth with fluoridated toothpaste unless the fluoride content of the water supply is adequate. 
C)  Give fluoride supplements to breastfed infants beginning at age 1 month. 
D)  Determine whether the water supply is fluoridated. 
A)  Use fluoridated mouth rinses in children older than 1 year. 
B)  Have children brush their teeth with fluoridated toothpaste unless the fluoride content of the water supply is adequate. 
C)  Give fluoride supplements to breastfed infants beginning at age 1 month. 
D)  Determine whether the water supply is fluoridated. D

Question 3

Which characteristic best describes the gross motor skills of a 24-month-old child?

Accepted Answer

A)  The child skips. 
B)  The child rides a tricycle. 
C)  The child broad jumps. 
D)  The child walks up and down stairs. 
A)  The child skips. 
B)  The child rides a tricycle. 
C)  The child broad jumps. 
D)  The child walks up and down stairs. D

Question 4

Although a 14-month-old girl received a shock from an electrical outlet recently,her parents found her about to place a paper clip in another outlet.What is the best interpretation of this behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Her cognitive development is delayed. 
B)  This is typical behaviour because toddlers are not very developed. 
C)  This is typical behaviour because of her inability to transfer knowledge to new situations. 
D)  This is not typical behaviour because toddlers should know better than to repeat an act that caused pain. 
A)  Her cognitive development is delayed. 
B)  This is typical behaviour because toddlers are not very developed. 
C)  This is typical behaviour because of her inability to transfer knowledge to new situations. 
D)  This is not typical behaviour because toddlers should know better than to repeat an act that caused pain.

Question 5

What is the most effective way to clean a toddler's teeth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Child brushes regularly with toothpaste of his or her choice. 
B)  Parent stabilizes the chin with one hand and brushes with the other. 
C)  Parent brushes the mandibular occlusive surfaces,leaving the rest for the child. 
D)  Parent brushes the front labial surfaces,leaving the rest for the child. 
A)  Child brushes regularly with toothpaste of his or her choice. 
B)  Parent stabilizes the chin with one hand and brushes with the other. 
C)  Parent brushes the mandibular occlusive surfaces,leaving the rest for the child. 
D)  Parent brushes the front labial surfaces,leaving the rest for the child.

Question 6

A toddler's parent asks the nurse for suggestions on dealing with temper tantrums.Which is the most appropriate recommendation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Punish the child. 
B)  Leave the child alone until the tantrum is over. 
C)  Ignore the behaviour,provided that it is not injurious. 
D)  Explain to the child that this is wrong. 
A)  Punish the child. 
B)  Leave the child alone until the tantrum is over. 
C)  Ignore the behaviour,provided that it is not injurious. 
D)  Explain to the child that this is wrong.

Question 7

What is a characteristic of physical development for a 30-month-old child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Birth weight has doubled. 
B)  Primary dentition is complete. 
C)  Left- or right-handedness is established. 
D)  The anterior fontanel is open. 
A)  Birth weight has doubled. 
B)  Primary dentition is complete. 
C)  Left- or right-handedness is established. 
D)  The anterior fontanel is open.

Question 8

Parents tell the nurse that their toddler daughter eats a little at mealtime,only sits at the table with the family briefly,and wants snacks "all the time." What should the nurse recommend to the parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Give her planned,frequent,and nutritious snacks. 
B)  Offer rewards for eating at mealtimes. 
C)  Avoid snacks so she is hungry at mealtimes. 
D)  Explain to her in a firm manner what is expected of her. 
A)  Give her planned,frequent,and nutritious snacks. 
B)  Offer rewards for eating at mealtimes. 
C)  Avoid snacks so she is hungry at mealtimes. 
D)  Explain to her in a firm manner what is expected of her.

Question 9

Developmentally,which behaviour is seen in most children at age 12 months?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use a spoon adeptly. 
B)  Relinquish the bottle voluntarily. 
C)  Eat the same food as the rest of the family. 
D)  Reject all solid food in preference for the bottle. 
A)  Use a spoon adeptly. 
B)  Relinquish the bottle voluntarily. 
C)  Eat the same food as the rest of the family. 
D)  Reject all solid food in preference for the bottle.

Question 10

According to Piaget,which stage is a 17-month-old child expected to be in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trust 
B)  Preoperations 
C)  Secondary circular reactions 
D)  Tertiary circular reactions 
A)  Trust 
B)  Preoperations 
C)  Secondary circular reactions 
D)  Tertiary circular reactions

Question 11

Which is most important in predisposing toddlers to frequent infections such as otitis media,tonsillitis,and upper respiratory tract infections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respirations are abdominal. 
B)  Pulse and respiratory rates are slower than those in infancy. 
C)  Defence mechanisms are less efficient than those during infancy. 
D)  Short,straight internal ear/throat structures and large tonsil/adenoid lymph tissue 
A)  Respirations are abdominal. 
B)  Pulse and respiratory rates are slower than those in infancy. 
C)  Defence mechanisms are less efficient than those during infancy. 
D)  Short,straight internal ear/throat structures and large tonsil/adenoid lymph tissue

Question 12

When assessing a 2-year-old's language development,which would the nurse document as normal findings? Select all that apply.Express answer with small letters followed by a comma and a space-e.g. ,a,b,

Accepted Answer

A)  Uses plurals 
B)  Has vocabulary of about 300 words 
C)  Understands directional commands 
D)  Refers to self by first name 
E)  Names one colour
F) Able to string four to five words together in a sentence 
A)  Uses plurals 
B)  Has vocabulary of about 300 words 
C)  Understands directional commands 
D)  Refers to self by first name 
E)  Names one colour
F) Able to string four to five words together in a sentence

Question 13

The nurse informs parents that peanuts are not a good snack food for toddlers.What is the nurse's rationale for this advice?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are low in nutritive value. 
B)  They are very high in sodium. 
C)  They cannot be entirely digested. 
D)  They can be easily aspirated. 
A)  They are low in nutritive value. 
B)  They are very high in sodium. 
C)  They cannot be entirely digested. 
D)  They can be easily aspirated.

Question 14

A parent of an 18-month-old boy tells the nurse that he says "no" to everything and has rapid mood swings.If he is scolded,he shows anger and then immediately wants to be held.What is the best interpretation of this behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  This is normal behaviour for his age. 
B)  This is unusual behaviour for his age. 
C)  He is not effectively coping with stress. 
D)  He is showing he needs more attention. 
A)  This is normal behaviour for his age. 
B)  This is unusual behaviour for his age. 
C)  He is not effectively coping with stress. 
D)  He is showing he needs more attention.

Question 15

A father tells the nurse that his daughter wants the same plate and cup used at every meal,even if they go to a restaurant.Which is the basis for the nurse's response?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a sign that the child is spoiled. 
B)  It is a way for her to exert unhealthy control. 
C)  It shows regression,which is common at this age. 
D)  It demonstrates ritualism,which is common at this age. 
A)  It is a sign that the child is spoiled. 
B)  It is a way for her to exert unhealthy control. 
C)  It shows regression,which is common at this age. 
D)  It demonstrates ritualism,which is common at this age.

Question 16

The parents of a 2-year-old tell the nurse that they are concerned because she has started to use "baby talk" since the arrival of their new baby.What should the nurse recommend to the parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ignore the "baby talk." 
B)  Explain to the toddler that "baby talk" is for babies. 
C)  Tell the toddler frequently,"You are a big kid now." 
D)  Encourage the toddler to practise more advanced patterns of speech. 
A)  Ignore the "baby talk." 
B)  Explain to the toddler that "baby talk" is for babies. 
C)  Tell the toddler frequently,"You are a big kid now." 
D)  Encourage the toddler to practise more advanced patterns of speech.

Question 17

A parent asks the nurse about how to deal with negativism in toddlers.What is the most appropriate recommendation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Punish the child. 
B)  Provide more attention. 
C)  Ask the child to not always say "no." 
D)  Reduce the opportunities for a "no" answer. 
A)  Punish the child. 
B)  Provide more attention. 
C)  Ask the child to not always say "no." 
D)  Reduce the opportunities for a "no" answer.

Question 18

What is an appropriate recommendation for preventing tooth decay in young children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Substitute raisins for candy. 
B)  Serve sweets after a meal. 
C)  Use honey or molasses instead of refined sugar. 
D)  Serve sweets between meals. 
A)  Substitute raisins for candy. 
B)  Serve sweets after a meal. 
C)  Use honey or molasses instead of refined sugar. 
D)  Serve sweets between meals.

Question 19

What is the leading cause of death for toddlers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Injuries 
B)  Infectious diseases 
C)  Congenital disorders 
D)  Childhood diseases 
A)  Injuries 
B)  Infectious diseases 
C)  Congenital disorders 
D)  Childhood diseases

Question 20

What is the most fatal type of burn for the toddler age group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flame burn from playing with matches 
B)  Scald burn from high-temperature tap water 
C)  Hot object burn from cigarettes or irons 
D)  Electric burn from electrical outlets 
A)  Flame burn from playing with matches 
B)  Scald burn from high-temperature tap water 
C)  Hot object burn from cigarettes or irons 
D)  Electric burn from electrical outlets

Exam 36: The Toddler and Family

Which is a psychosocial developmental task of toddlerhood?

The nurse is discussing with a parent group the importance of fluoride for healthy teeth.What should the nurse recommend to the parents?

Which characteristic best describes the gross motor skills of a 24-month-old child?

Although a 14-month-old girl received a shock from an electrical outlet recently,her parents found her about to place a paper clip in another outlet.What is the best interpretation of this behaviour?

What is the most effective way to clean a toddler's teeth?

A toddler's parent asks the nurse for suggestions on dealing with temper tantrums.Which is the most appropriate recommendation?

What is a characteristic of physical development for a 30-month-old child?

Parents tell the nurse that their toddler daughter eats a little at mealtime,only sits at the table with the family briefly,and wants snacks "all the time." What should the nurse recommend to the parents?

Developmentally,which behaviour is seen in most children at age 12 months?

According to Piaget,which stage is a 17-month-old child expected to be in?

Which is most important in predisposing toddlers to frequent infections such as otitis media,tonsillitis,and upper respiratory tract infections?

When assessing a 2-year-old's language development,which would the nurse document as normal findings? Select all that apply.Express answer with small letters followed by a comma and a space-e.g. ,a,b,

The nurse informs parents that peanuts are not a good snack food for toddlers.What is the nurse's rationale for this advice?

A parent of an 18-month-old boy tells the nurse that he says "no" to everything and has rapid mood swings.If he is scolded,he shows anger and then immediately wants to be held.What is the best interpretation of this behaviour?

A father tells the nurse that his daughter wants the same plate and cup used at every meal,even if they go to a restaurant.Which is the basis for the nurse's response?

The parents of a 2-year-old tell the nurse that they are concerned because she has started to use "baby talk" since the arrival of their new baby.What should the nurse recommend to the parents?

A parent asks the nurse about how to deal with negativism in toddlers.What is the most appropriate recommendation?

What is an appropriate recommendation for preventing tooth decay in young children?

What is the leading cause of death for toddlers?

What is the most fatal type of burn for the toddler age group?

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