Question 1

In terms of language and cognitive development,a 4-year-old child would be expected to have which traits? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Think in abstract terms 
B)  Sexual curiosity 
C)  Understand conservation of matter 
D)  Use sentences of eight words 
E)  Tell exaggerated stories 
A)  Think in abstract terms 
B)  Sexual curiosity 
C)  Understand conservation of matter 
D)  Use sentences of eight words 
E)  Tell exaggerated stories B,E

Question 2

When is a child with chickenpox considered to be no longer contagious?

Accepted Answer

A)  When fever is absent 
B)  When lesions are crusted 
C)  24 hours after lesions erupt 
D)  8 days after onset of illness 
A)  When fever is absent 
B)  When lesions are crusted 
C)  24 hours after lesions erupt 
D)  8 days after onset of illness B

Question 3

Which type of play is most typical of the preschool period?

Accepted Answer

A)  Solitary 
B)  Parallel 
C)  Associative 
D)  Team 
A)  Solitary 
B)  Parallel 
C)  Associative 
D)  Team C

Question 4

Which characteristics best describes the language of a 3-year-old child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asks meanings of words 
B)  Follows directional commands 
C)  Can describe an object according to its composition 
D)  Talks incessantly, regardless of whether anyone is listening 
A)  Asks meanings of words 
B)  Follows directional commands 
C)  Can describe an object according to its composition 
D)  Talks incessantly, regardless of whether anyone is listening

Question 5

Which statement,made by a 4-year-old child's father,demonstrates an understanding about the care of the preschooler's teeth?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Because the 'baby teeth' are not permanent, they are not important to the child." 
B)  "My son can be encouraged to brush his teeth after I have thoroughly cleaned his teeth." 
C)  "My son's 'permanent teeth' will begin to come in at 4 to 5 years of age." 
D)  "Fluoride supplements can be discontinued when my son's 'permanent teeth' erupt." 
A)  "Because the 'baby teeth' are not permanent, they are not important to the child." 
B)  "My son can be encouraged to brush his teeth after I have thoroughly cleaned his teeth." 
C)  "My son's 'permanent teeth' will begin to come in at 4 to 5 years of age." 
D)  "Fluoride supplements can be discontinued when my son's 'permanent teeth' erupt."

Question 6

The nurse is performing an assessment on a child and notes the presence of Koplik's spots.In which communicable disease are Koplik's spots present?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rubella 
B)  Measles (rubeola) 
C)  Chickenpox (varicella) 
D)  Exanthema subitum (roseola) 
A)  Rubella 
B)  Measles (rubeola) 
C)  Chickenpox (varicella) 
D)  Exanthema subitum (roseola)

Question 7

Which is the causative agent of scarlet fever?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enteroviruses 
B)  Corynebacterium organisms 
C)  Scarlet fever virus 
D)  Group A b-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS) 
A)  Enteroviruses 
B)  Corynebacterium organisms 
C)  Scarlet fever virus 
D)  Group A b-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS)

Question 8

What is a normal characteristic of the language development of a preschool-age child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lisp 
B)  Stammering 
C)  Echolalia 
D)  Repetition without meaning 
A)  Lisp 
B)  Stammering 
C)  Echolalia 
D)  Repetition without meaning

Question 9

In terms of language and cognitive development,which behavior is expected of a 4-year-old child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thinking in abstract terms. 
B)  Following simple commands. 
C)  Understanding conservation of matter. 
D)  Comprehending another person's perspective. 
A)  Thinking in abstract terms. 
B)  Following simple commands. 
C)  Understanding conservation of matter. 
D)  Comprehending another person's perspective.

Question 10

The parent of a 4 year old tells the nurse that the child believes "monsters and the boogeyman" are in the bedroom at night.What is the nurse's best suggestion for coping with this problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insist that the child sleep with his parents until the fearful phase passes. 
B)  Suggest involving the child to find a practical solution such as a night-light. 
C)  Help the child understand that these fears are illogical. 
D)  Tell the child frequently that monsters and the boogeyman do not exist. 
A)  Insist that the child sleep with his parents until the fearful phase passes. 
B)  Suggest involving the child to find a practical solution such as a night-light. 
C)  Help the child understand that these fears are illogical. 
D)  Tell the child frequently that monsters and the boogeyman do not exist.

Question 11

Which play patterns does a 3-year-old child typically display? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Imaginary play 
B)  Parallel play 
C)  Cooperative play 
D)  Structured play 
E)  Associative play 
A)  Imaginary play 
B)  Parallel play 
C)  Cooperative play 
D)  Structured play 
E)  Associative play

Question 12

A 4-year-old child tells the nurse,"I do not want another blood sample drawn because I need all my insides,and I do not want anyone taking them out." Which is the nurse's best interpretation of this statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Child is being overly dramatic. 
B)  Child has a disturbed body image. 
C)  Preschoolers have poorly defined body boundaries. 
D)  Preschoolers normally have a good understanding of their bodies. 
A)  Child is being overly dramatic. 
B)  Child has a disturbed body image. 
C)  Preschoolers have poorly defined body boundaries. 
D)  Preschoolers normally have a good understanding of their bodies.

Question 13

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized 4 year old.The parents tell the nurse that they will be back to visit at 6 PM.When the child asks the nurse,"when my parents are coming",what is the nurse's best response?

Accepted Answer

A)  "They will be here soon." 
B)  "They will come after dinner." 
C)  "Let me show you on the clock when 6 PM is." 
D)  "I will tell you every time I see you how much longer it will be." 
A)  "They will be here soon." 
B)  "They will come after dinner." 
C)  "Let me show you on the clock when 6 PM is." 
D)  "I will tell you every time I see you how much longer it will be."

Question 14

The nurse is guiding parents in selecting a day care facility for their child.When making the selection,it is especially important to focus on which consideration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Structured learning environment. 
B)  Socioeconomic status of children. 
C)  Cultural similarities of children. 
D)  Teachers knowledgeable about development. 
A)  Structured learning environment. 
B)  Socioeconomic status of children. 
C)  Cultural similarities of children. 
D)  Teachers knowledgeable about development.

Question 15

A common characteristic of those who sexually abuse children is that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure the victim into secrecy. 
B)  are usually unemployed and unmarried. 
C)  are unknown to victims and victims' families. 
D)  have many victims that are each abused only once. 
A)  pressure the victim into secrecy. 
B)  are usually unemployed and unmarried. 
C)  are unknown to victims and victims' families. 
D)  have many victims that are each abused only once.

Question 16

In terms of fine motor development,what could the 3-year-old child be expected to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tie shoelaces 
B)  Use scissors or a pencil very well 
C)  Draw a person with 7 to 9 parts 
D)  Copy (draw) a circle. 
A)  Tie shoelaces 
B)  Use scissors or a pencil very well 
C)  Draw a person with 7 to 9 parts 
D)  Copy (draw) a circle.

Question 17

What skill that the nurse should expect a 5-year-old child to be able to master?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tie shoelaces. 
B)  Use a knife to cut meat. 
C)  Hammer a nail. 
D)  Make change from a quarter. 
A)  Tie shoelaces. 
B)  Use a knife to cut meat. 
C)  Hammer a nail. 
D)  Make change from a quarter.

Question 18

By what age would the nurse expect that most children could understand prepositional phrases such as "under," "on top of," "beside," and "in back of"?

Accepted Answer

A)  18 months 
B)  24 months 
C)  3 years 
D)  4 years 
A)  18 months 
B)  24 months 
C)  3 years 
D)  4 years

Question 19

Acyclovir is given to children with chickenpox for what purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minimize scarring 
B)  Decrease the number of lesions 
C)  Prevent aplastic anemia 
D)  Prevent spread of the disease 
A)  Minimize scarring 
B)  Decrease the number of lesions 
C)  Prevent aplastic anemia 
D)  Prevent spread of the disease

Question 20

Which common childhood communicable disease may cause severe defects in the fetus when it occurs in its congenital form?

Accepted Answer

A)  Erythema infectiosum 
B)  Roseola 
C)  Rubeola 
D)  Rubella 
A)  Erythema infectiosum 
B)  Roseola 
C)  Rubeola 
D)  Rubella

Exam 33: The Preschooler and Family

In terms of language and cognitive development,a 4-year-old child would be expected to have which traits? (Select all that apply.)

When is a child with chickenpox considered to be no longer contagious?

Which type of play is most typical of the preschool period?

Which characteristics best describes the language of a 3-year-old child?

Which statement,made by a 4-year-old child's father,demonstrates an understanding about the care of the preschooler's teeth?

The nurse is performing an assessment on a child and notes the presence of Koplik's spots.In which communicable disease are Koplik's spots present?

Which is the causative agent of scarlet fever?

What is a normal characteristic of the language development of a preschool-age child?

In terms of language and cognitive development,which behavior is expected of a 4-year-old child?

The parent of a 4 year old tells the nurse that the child believes "monsters and the boogeyman" are in the bedroom at night.What is the nurse's best suggestion for coping with this problem?

Which play patterns does a 3-year-old child typically display? (Select all that apply.)

A 4-year-old child tells the nurse,"I do not want another blood sample drawn because I need all my insides,and I do not want anyone taking them out." Which is the nurse's best interpretation of this statement?

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized 4 year old.The parents tell the nurse that they will be back to visit at 6 PM.When the child asks the nurse,"when my parents are coming",what is the nurse's best response?

The nurse is guiding parents in selecting a day care facility for their child.When making the selection,it is especially important to focus on which consideration?

A common characteristic of those who sexually abuse children is that they:

In terms of fine motor development,what could the 3-year-old child be expected to do?

What skill that the nurse should expect a 5-year-old child to be able to master?

By what age would the nurse expect that most children could understand prepositional phrases such as "under," "on top of," "beside," and "in back of"?

Acyclovir is given to children with chickenpox for what purpose?

Which common childhood communicable disease may cause severe defects in the fetus when it occurs in its congenital form?

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