Exam 37: The Toddler and Family

The parent of 16-month-old Chris asks,"What is the best way to keep Chris from getting into our medicines at home?" The nurse should advise that:

Although a 14-month-old girl received a shock from an electrical outlet recently,her parents find her about to place a paper clip in another outlet. The best interpretation of this behavior is:

The parents of a newborn say that their toddler "hates the baby . . . he suggested that we put him in the trash can so the trash truck could take him away." The nurse's best reply is:

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

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. The nurse's best interpretation of this behavior is that:

Developmentally most children at age 12 months:

Kimberly's parents have been using a rearward-facing convertible car seat since she was born. Most car seats can be safely switched to the forward-facing position when the child weighs:

Which is characteristic of physical development of a 30-month-old child? Choose all that apply.

The nurse recommends to parents that peanuts are not a good snack food for toddlers. The nurse's rationale for this action is:

The leading cause of death during the toddler period is:

The most fatal type of burn in the toddler age group is:

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

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 that the parents:

A parent asks the nurse about negativism in toddlers. The most appropriate recommendation is to:

A 17-month-old child would be expected to be in what stage according to Piaget?

Which statement is correct about toilet training?

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:

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

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. The nurse should explain that this is:

An appropriate recommendation in preventing tooth decay in young children is to: