Exam 18: The Preschool Child

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

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:

A preschool-age child is asked, "Why do trees have leaves?" Which response would be an example of animism?

The nurse suggests a measure that might be helpful for the child with enuresis, such as:

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

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 tells the nurse that he will not eat peas because they are green. This is an example of:

When discussing preschoolers' sexual curiosity with the parent, the nurse determines that the mother understands the information when she states she would:

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:

____________ 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 intervention that is most effective in dealing with occasional aggression in a 4-year-old child is to:

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

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

The nurse includes playing in the plan of care for a 5-year-old because play allows the child to do what? 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 nurse suggests that the most appropriate toy choice for a 3-year-old would be:

An example of associative play would be two children playing:

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