Question 1

What are the psychosocial developmental tasks 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 withstand delayed gratification. 
A)  Development of a conscience. 
B)  Recognition of sex differences. 
C)  Ability to get along with age mates. 
D)  Ability to withstand delayed gratification. D

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a transitional object?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps the parents deal with the guilt when leaving the child. 
B)  It keeps the child quiet at bedtime. 
C)  It is effective in decreasing anxiety in the toddler. 
D)  It decreases negativism and tantrums in the toddler. 
A)  It helps the parents deal with the guilt when leaving the child. 
B)  It keeps the child quiet at bedtime. 
C)  It is effective in decreasing anxiety in the toddler. 
D)  It decreases negativism and tantrums in the toddler. C

Question 3

An appropriate recommendation in preventing tooth decay in young children would include which intervention?

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. B

Question 4

Which comment indicates that the mother of a toddler needs further teaching about dental care?

Accepted Answer

A)  "We use well water so I give my toddler fluoride supplements." 
B)  "My toddler brushes his teeth with my help." 
C)  "My child will not need a dental checkup until his permanent teeth come in." 
D)  "I use a small nylon bristle brush for my toddler's teeth." 
A)  "We use well water so I give my toddler fluoride supplements." 
B)  "My toddler brushes his teeth with my help." 
C)  "My child will not need a dental checkup until his permanent teeth come in." 
D)  "I use a small nylon bristle brush for my toddler's teeth."

Question 5

Which are characteristics of the physical development of a 30-month-old child? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Birth weight has doubled. 
B)  Primary dentition is complete. 
C)  Sphincter control is achieved. 
D)  Anterior fontanel is open. 
E)  Length from birth is doubled. 
A)  Birth weight has doubled. 
B)  Primary dentition is complete. 
C)  Sphincter control is achieved. 
D)  Anterior fontanel is open. 
E)  Length from birth is doubled.

Question 6

The parents of a newborn say that their toddler "hates the baby and suggested that we put the baby in the trash can so the trash truck could take him away." What is the nurse's best response to the parent's concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Let's see if we can figure out why your toddler hates the new baby." 
B)  "That's a strong statement to come from such a small child." 
C)  "Let's refer your child to counseling to work this hatred out. It's not a normal response." 
D)  "That is a normal response to the birth of a sibling. Let's look at ways to deal with this." 
A)  "Let's see if we can figure out why your toddler hates the new baby." 
B)  "That's a strong statement to come from such a small child." 
C)  "Let's refer your child to counseling to work this hatred out. It's not a normal response." 
D)  "That is a normal response to the birth of a sibling. Let's look at ways to deal with this."

Question 7

A 16 months old,falls down a few stairs and then gets up and "scolds" the stairs as if they caused the fall.This is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Animism 
B)  Ritualism 
C)  Irreversibility 
D)  Delayed cognitive development 
A)  Animism 
B)  Ritualism 
C)  Irreversibility 
D)  Delayed cognitive development

Question 8

Two toddlers are playing in a sandbox when one child suddenly grabs a toy from the other child.What is the best interpretation of this behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  This is typical behavior because toddlers are aggressive. 
B)  This is typical behavior because toddlers are egocentric. 
C)  Toddlers should know that sharing toys is expected of them. 
D)  Toddlers should have the cognitive ability to know right from wrong. 
A)  This is typical behavior because toddlers are aggressive. 
B)  This is typical behavior because toddlers are egocentric. 
C)  Toddlers should know that sharing toys is expected of them. 
D)  Toddlers should have the cognitive ability to know right from wrong.

Question 9

Which statement describes a toddler's cognitive development at age 20 months?

Accepted Answer

A)  Searches for an object only if he or she sees it being hidden. 
B)  Realizes that "out of sight" is not out of reach. 
C)  Puts objects into a container but cannot take them out. 
D)  Understands the passage of time such as "just a minute" and "in an hour." 
A)  Searches for an object only if he or she sees it being hidden. 
B)  Realizes that "out of sight" is not out of reach. 
C)  Puts objects into a container but cannot take them out. 
D)  Understands the passage of time such as "just a minute" and "in an hour."

Question 10

What is the leading cause of death during the toddler period?

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 11

The parent of a 16 month old asks,"What is the best way to keep our toddler from getting into our medicines at home?" The nurse should provide which advice?

Accepted Answer

A)  "All medicines should be locked securely away." 
B)  "The medicines should be placed in high cabinets." 
C)  "Chris just needs to be taught not to touch medicines." 
D)  "Medicines should not be kept in the homes of small children." 
A)  "All medicines should be locked securely away." 
B)  "The medicines should be placed in high cabinets." 
C)  "Chris just needs to be taught not to touch medicines." 
D)  "Medicines should not be kept in the homes of small children."

Question 12

The nurse is planning care for a 17-month-old child.According to Piaget,in what stage would the nurse expect the child to be?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

In the clinic waiting room,a nurse observes a parent showing an 18-month-old child how to make a tower out of blocks.In this situation the nurse should recognize that fact about this task.

Accepted Answer

A)  Blocks at this age are used primarily for throwing. 
B)  Toddlers are too young to imitate the behavior of others. 
C)  Toddlers are capable of building a tower of blocks. 
D)  Toddlers are too young to build a tower of blocks. 
A)  Blocks at this age are used primarily for throwing. 
B)  Toddlers are too young to imitate the behavior of others. 
C)  Toddlers are capable of building a tower of blocks. 
D)  Toddlers are too young to build a tower of blocks.

Question 14

What is the rationale for the nurse recommends to parents that peanuts are not a good snack food for toddlers?

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 15

The nurse is assessing parental knowledge of temper tantrums.Which are true statements regarding temper tantrums? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Temper tantrums are a common response to anger and frustration in toddlers. 
B)  Temper tantrums often include screaming, kicking, throwing things, and head banging. 
C)  Parents can effectively manage temper tantrums by giving in to the child's demands. 
D)  Children having temper tantrums should be safely isolated and ignored. 
E)  Parents can learn to anticipate times when tantrums are more likely to occur. 
A)  Temper tantrums are a common response to anger and frustration in toddlers. 
B)  Temper tantrums often include screaming, kicking, throwing things, and head banging. 
C)  Parents can effectively manage temper tantrums by giving in to the child's demands. 
D)  Children having temper tantrums should be safely isolated and ignored. 
E)  Parents can learn to anticipate times when tantrums are more likely to occur.

Question 16

Parents tell the nurse that their toddler eats little at mealtimes,only sits at the table with the family briefly,and wants snacks "all the time." The nurse should recommend what intervention 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 17

The parents of a 2 year old tell the nurse that they are concerned because the toddler has started to use "baby talk" since the arrival of their new baby.The nurse should recommend which intervention for 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 practice 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 practice more advanced patterns of speech.

Question 18

Motor vehicle injuries are a significant threat to young children.Knowing this,the nurse plans a teaching session with a toddler's parents on car safety.Which will she teach? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Secure in a rear-facing, upright, car safety seat. 
B)  Place the car safety seat in the rear seat, behind the driver's seat. 
C)  Harness safety straps should be fit snugly. 
D)  Place the car safety seat in the front passenger seat equipped with an air bag. 
E)  After the age of 2 years, toddlers can be placed in a forward-facing car seat. 
A)  Secure in a rear-facing, upright, car safety seat. 
B)  Place the car safety seat in the rear seat, behind the driver's seat. 
C)  Harness safety straps should be fit snugly. 
D)  Place the car safety seat in the front passenger seat equipped with an air bag. 
E)  After the age of 2 years, toddlers can be placed in a forward-facing car seat.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Skips 
B)  Rides tricycle 
C)  Broad jumps 
D)  Walks up and down stairs 
A)  Skips 
B)  Rides tricycle 
C)  Broad jumps 
D)  Walks up and down stairs

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 32: The Toddler and Family

What are the psychosocial developmental tasks of toddlerhood?

What is the primary purpose of a transitional object?

An appropriate recommendation in preventing tooth decay in young children would include which intervention?

Which comment indicates that the mother of a toddler needs further teaching about dental care?

Which are characteristics of the physical development of a 30-month-old child? (Select all that apply.)

The parents of a newborn say that their toddler "hates the baby and suggested that we put the baby in the trash can so the trash truck could take him away." What is the nurse's best response to the parent's concern?

A 16 months old,falls down a few stairs and then gets up and "scolds" the stairs as if they caused the fall.This is an example of which of the following?

Two toddlers are playing in a sandbox when one child suddenly grabs a toy from the other child.What is the best interpretation of this behavior?

Which statement describes a toddler's cognitive development at age 20 months?

What is the leading cause of death during the toddler period?

The parent of a 16 month old asks,"What is the best way to keep our toddler from getting into our medicines at home?" The nurse should provide which advice?

The nurse is planning care for a 17-month-old child.According to Piaget,in what stage would the nurse expect the child to be?

In the clinic waiting room,a nurse observes a parent showing an 18-month-old child how to make a tower out of blocks.In this situation the nurse should recognize that fact about this task.

What is the rationale for the nurse recommends to parents that peanuts are not a good snack food for toddlers?

The nurse is assessing parental knowledge of temper tantrums.Which are true statements regarding temper tantrums? (Select all that apply.)

Parents tell the nurse that their toddler eats little at mealtimes,only sits at the table with the family briefly,and wants snacks "all the time." The nurse should recommend what intervention to the parents?

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

Motor vehicle injuries are a significant threat to young children.Knowing this,the nurse plans a teaching session with a toddler's parents on car safety.Which will she teach? (Select all that apply.)

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

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

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