Chapter 10 Study Guide

False

A child should make his first trip to the dentist when he begins getting his permenant teeth.

Pollutant.

A substance that makes our enviroment dirty, such as tobacco smoke, is called a(n) ___________.

False

Another word for night terrors is nightmares

Primary

Baby teeth are also called _______ teeth.

True

Between ages two and three, a childs chest becomes larger in circumference than his head.

Grain

Bread and Rice belong in the _______ food group.

False

Children grow more quickly from ages one through three than they did during their first year of life.

False

Eating a variety of foods from the five food groups is one way to practice good hygiene.

They are less likely to wrinkle

How are synthetic fibers different from natural fibers.

By choosing loose- fitting clothes, By choosing pants with elastic waists, and by allowing the child to choose her own clothes whenever possible.

How can a parent encourage a child to dress herself?

They should immediately comfort the child.

How do experts say that parents should respond to a childs nightmares?

By turning a Doorknob

How might a three year old show his hand eye coordination?

One half- Cup

How much milk is in an appropriate serving size for a two- year old?

3-5 years

How old is a preschooler?

True

If a child can use her hands and fingers skillfully, she is exhibiting dexterity.

Lead

If a child eats flaked paint in an older house, the child may get _______ poisining.

True

If a child is unable to properly process the information she obtains from her senses, the child has sensory dysfunction.

Getting more physical exercise

If a child wants to improve his gross motor skills, which of these would probably be the most useful?

Hand- Eye Coordination

If a one- year- old is able to pick up and examine small toys, she is exhibiting good ___________.

True

It is important that parents model good eating habits.

False

Most young children prefer the excitement of a changing routine rather than having the same schedule day after day.

Toddlers

One and two year olds are referred to as ___________.

Sphincter

The ________ muscles help control elimination from the bowels.

Riding a Tricycle

What activity would you not expect a two- year old to be able to perform?

Sticky Candy, Heredity, Putting a baby to bed with a bottle of milk

What can cause tooth decay?

It must be flame- resistant.

What does the law require of sleepwear.

Meat and Beans

What food group contains foods with the most protein?

A child should be physically and emotionally ready before beginning toilet training.

What is true concerning toilet training?

Vaccine's allow the child's body to build resistance to a specific disease.

What is true concerning vaccines?

Hand- Eye Coordination

What skill improves in toddlers that allows them to pick up small objects using their thumb and forefinger?

Developmentally Appropriate

What term is used to describe toys and activities that are suitable for a child at a specific age?

A toy airplane containing small removable people

What would most likely be a choking hazard for a two- year old?

Gross

When a four- year- old jumps up and down, he is performing a(n) ________ motor skill.

True

When a toddler walks by hanging on to peices of furniture such as coffe tables and chairs, the child is said to be cruising.

False

When a toddler walks, he is exhibiting a fine motor skill.

Terrors

When children experiance night ________ terrors, it is typically during the first few hours of sleep when they are sleeping deeply.

True

When sweet liquids such as milk and juices remain in the baby's mouth to long, they can damage the baby's teeth.

True

When you learn how to perform a physical skill, such as hitting a baseball, this is likely to become a permanent memory that you will not forget over the years.

Delayed Growth

Which of these conditions can be caused by children being exposed to lead paint?

Their posture is usually straighter than that of a preschooler

Which of these statements is true concerning toddlers?

False

While babies usually vary considerably in size, after their first birthdays, toddlers begin to show less size variation.

False

While both calcium and vitamin D are important in building healthy teeth, only calcium is useful in building strong bones.

So the child can put on the shoes without help from an adult.

Why might a parent choose shoes with Velcro fasteners rather than shoelaces?

Sensory Integration

__________ occurs when the brain takes in a variety of information throught the senses and make it whole.