Exam 17: The Toddler

On a home visit, the nurse notes each of the following. The observation that requires teaching intervention to protect the 15-month-old child who lives there is:

The best advice the nurse can offer a parent who is concerned because her 2-year-old is very active and does not eat much is:

The nurse assessing a 2-year-old is satisfied to see that the present weight of the child has ____________________ the birthweight.

The nurse explains to frustrated parents that a toddler will test their own power with:

The nurse selects the most appropriate toy for a normal 2-year-old child, which is:

The nurse assessing vital signs on a 2-year-old would be concerned about the finding of:

A parent remarks, "My 18-month-old daughter carries her blanket around everywhere. Is this normal?" The nurse who has an understanding of toddler development might explain that:

The nurse planning anticipatory guidance for parents of a toddler would include which of the following instructions?

The nurse has explained the use of time-outs to the parent of a 3-year-old. The nurse determines the parent understands the information when she states an appropriate period for a time-out is:

The nurse recognizes that when the toddler claims everything in the environment as "mine," it is an example of the toddler trait of ____________________.

When the previously potty-trained 3-year-old wets the bed after admission to the hospital, the nurse assesses this event is caused by a ____________________ related to the new environment.

The nurse considers the appropriate snack for a 2-year-old child would be:

To encourage a toddler to practice independence, the nurse would recommend that the child's mother:

The nurse discussing toilet training with parents would identify which of the following as an indicator of readiness? The child is:

The parent of a toddler tells the nurse, "My daughter's appetite has decreased. Thank goodness she loves to drink milk." The most appropriate response for the nurse to make is:

Which of these behaviors reported by a parent of an 18-month-old toddler would the nurse report to the pediatrician as a cause for concern?

The nurse assessing growth and development of a 2-year-old child would expect to find:

The nurse explains that with the completion of myelination, the toddler will have the neuromuscular maturity to attain ____________________ or ____________________ control.

The nurse observed three toddlers playing side by side with dolls. Closer observation revealed that the children were not interacting with one another. This type of play would be characterized as:

The nurse suggests that bladder training should start when the toddler can stay dry for _____ hours.