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The nurse at an elementary school is explaining the concept of industry versus inferiority to a group of nursing students. What is part of this stage of Erikson's theory?
A sense of competence, mastery, and worth
The parents of an 8-year-old boy report their son is being bullied and teased by a group of boys in the neighborhood. Which response by the nurse is best?
"Bullying can have lifelong effects on the self-esteem of a child."
The nurse is educating the parents of a 10-year-old girl in ways to help their child avoid tobacco. Which suggestion should be part of the nurse's advice?
"As parents, you need to be good role models."
A 3-year-old child is hospitalized. The parents are concerned because the child is now refusing to use the potty and is wetting the bed even though the child has achieved toilet training. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
"Your child is experiencing regression as a result of stress."
The parents of a 7-year-old girl report concerns about her seemingly low self-esteem. The parents question how self-esteem is developed in a young girl. Which response by the nurse is best?
"Your daughter's self-esteem is influenced by feedback from people they view as authorities at this age."
During a wellness care visit, the parents of a 2-year-old toddler report that they are struggling to deal with their toddler's daily and increasing number of tantrums. What information should be provided to the parents? Select all that apply.
-Tantrums are a common occurrence for a toddler of this age. -Maintaining a consistent daily routine can help to reduce tantrums. -Ignoring the behavior is often helpful in reducing the duration of the tantrum.
The nursing instructor is leading a discussion on school-aged children. The instructor determines the session is successful when the students correctly choose which factor as being a priority for the school-aged child?
Needs 10 to 12 hours of sleep per night
The nurse is caring for an 18-month-old child who has had surgery. The medical record indicates the child weighs 23 pounds (10.45 kg). When monitoring his urinary output the nurse is aware that normal hourly output should be what value?
10 ml/hr
The nurse is conducting a well-child examination of a 4-year-old and is assessing the child's height. By how much should the nurse expect the child's height to have increased since last year's examination?
2.5 to 3 inches (6.35 to 7.62 cm)
The nurse is assessing a 5 year old's language development. Approximately how many words would the nurse expect to find in the child's vocabulary? Fill in the blank with a number.
2100
The parents of a 30-month-old toddler have brought the toddler into the emergency department because of a seizure. During the health history, the nurse learns that the toddler was frustrated and angry immediately preceding the seizure. The nurse suspects the toddler had a breath-holding spell. Which parental report suggests breath-holding?
A tantrum preceded the event.
A 3-year-old is hospitalized unexpectedly and is frightened about the experience. What action could the nurse take to minimize the anxiety the child is experiencing?
Allow the child to handle the equipment before it is used on the child.
Which is the best way for parents to aid a toddler in achieving the developmental task?
Allow the toddler to make simple decisions
Parents of an 8-year-old client report the child struggles with the chore of cleaning their bedroom. What advice will the nurse give to assist with this challenge for a child at this stage of development?
Break the chore into smaller tasks that the child can accomplish more easily.
The nurse finds the diet of a 30-month-old girl to be low in calcium. What suggestion can significantly increase this toddler's calcium intake?
Give her slices of cheddar cheese as a snack.
A nurse is assigned to care for a 7-year-old child. The child wants to show the nurse a collection of baseball cards. The nurse understands that the collection of objects is common in this age group and is known as what type of thinking?
Classification
A parent tells the nurse about being frustrated because the preschool-aged child screams every time the parent attempts to buckle the child's seat belt. What advice should the nurse give this parent?
Do not start the car until seat belts are in place.
The parents of a 2-year-old boy report to the nurse that their child is "such a picky eater." Which recommendation would be most helpful for developing healthy eating habits in this child?
Offering a variety of foods along with the foods the child likes.
The nurse is talking to the parent of a 19-month-old toddler about setting limits and supervising activities. In which situation will the nurse recommend letting the toddler do as he or she pleases?
exploring one's body
A nurse is describing growth and development during the preschool period. What would the nurse identify as a predominant and heightened characteristic for this age group?
imagination
When planning how to respond to a 3-year-old child about telling stories ("tall tales"), the nurse would base the statement on the fact that:
imagination in a 3-year-old is at its peak.
A 3-year-old child is hospitalized with a diagnosis of sickle cell anemia. The child's condition has improved, and the child is much more active and eager to play. Which toy should the nurse offer the child?
large piece puzzle
The nurse needs to purchase toys or activities for preschool-aged children for the clinic waiting room. Which toy would be the best choice for this age?
play kitchen and food
The nurse has completed an educational program on normal growth and development in children. Which statement by a participant would indicate a need for further education?
"I am so glad I can get rid of all of those bath toys because they take up so much room."
What statement by the mother of a 20-month-old indicates a need for further teaching about nutrition?
"I give my daughter juice at breakfast and when she is thirsty during the day."
The mother of a 4-year-old reports using time-outs as a means for disciplining the child. Which statement by the mother would require the nurse to provide additional teaching?
"I usually have him in time-out for about 10 minutes."
A mother is concerned because her 14-month-old son, who had a big appetite when breastfeeding a few months ago, seems uninterested in eating solid food. She still breastfeeds him daily but is thinking of weaning him soon. How should the nurse respond to this mother?
"It is normal for toddlers to lose their appetites; try starting him with just a tablespoonful of food on his plate."
A nurse is discussing safety measures with the parents of a toddler. What would the nurse emphasize to address the most frequent type of accident in toddlers?
"Keep all cleaning products and drugs out of the reach of your child."
The nurse is observing several children interacting during a community health event. Which observed behavior would be indicative of a 4-year-old child?
"Look! I am a nurse, and I am helping people feel better!"
A school nurse has completed an educational program for parents of preschool children. Which statement by a participant indicates a need for further education?
"My 5-year-old son still needs me to dress and undress him."
The parents of a 10-year-old tell the clinic nurse that they are concerned because they noticed that their child has gained about 10 pounds over the past 2 years. What is the best response by the nurse?
"Normal growth and development for this age results in an average weight gain of 7 pounds per year."
The parents of an 8-year-old girl with a slow-to-warm temperament are concerned about their daughter's reaction when she visits the dentist for the first time after having a cavity filled at the last visit. How should the nurse respond?
"Remind her in simple terms what will happen in the dentist's office."
The nurse is preparing a safety presentation for a health fair for families. Which instruction should the nurse prioritize when illustrating car safety and the family?
"Set a good example. Wear your own seat belt every time you drive."
The nurse is speaking with the parent of a 4-year-old child. Which statement by the parent would suggest a need for further investigation?
"When we go to the park, my child never wants to play with the other children."
During the preschool years, female children may develop a strong attachment to their fathers. What is this attachment called?
Electra complex
The nurse is educating a parent regarding child safety for the 14-month-old toddler. What would the nurse include in the educational plan?
Maintain supervision when the child is near stoves, ovens, irons and other hot items the child could reach.
Which action is appropriate to enhance a toddler's self-esteem?
Include the child in activities that interest the adult.
Which would be a nutritional goal for a preschool client?
Introduce new food gradually and include variety.
The nurse is preparing a presentation for a health fair which will illustrate various ways to help introduce siblings to a new member of the family. Which suggestion should the nurse prioritize to help older siblings, especially toddlers, understand the change in the family dynamics?
Plan time for the primary caregiver to focus on the toddler while the secondary caregiver focuses on the infant.
The nurse has brought a group of preschoolers to the playroom to play. Which activity would the nurse predict the children to become involved in?
Pretending to be mommies and daddies in the playhouse
Parents of a toddler describe how they handled their child's temper tantrum in a shopping mall. What action of the parents indicates need for additional teaching?
Reasoned with the child to stop the behavior
The nurse is teaching the parents of a preschool-age child about injury prevention. Which method would the nurse advise for the parents as the best way to enforce injury prevention?
Repetition and reinforcement
The nurse is caring for a preschool-age child in the hospital with severe developmental delays. The parents have three other younger children at home and both parents work full-time outside the home. The family has just moved to this area. Which nursing diagnosis would be the highest priority in regard to the parents at this time?
Risk for caregiver role strain
A 4-year-old is going to finger paint for the first time. What is the best action for the adult supervisor of this activity?
Support whatever the child paints.
The parents of a preschool-aged child want to begin preparing the child to attend school. What would the nurse suggest the parents discuss with the child to help with this preparation?
Talk about school as an enjoyable experience.
Parents of 3-year-old boy ask the nurse for suggestions on how to deal with their son's nightmares. Which suggestion would be least effective?
Talk to him that night about the details of the dreams.
Which gross motor skill would the 4-year-old child have most recently attained?
The child can hop on one foot.
The 18-month-old toddler has most likely attained which gross motor skill?
Walk independently
A group of 10-year-old girls have formed a "girls only" club. It is only open to girls who still like to play with dolls. Which factor does this best represent?
appropriate social development
A type of play seen in preschool children encourages children to act out troubling situations, such as one that might occur in the hospitalized child who must undergo an upsetting procedure. This type of play is referred to as:
dramatic play.
The nurse is conducting a well-child assessment of a 4-year-old. Which assessment finding warrants further investigation?
presence of 10 deciduous teeth
The nurse assesses a 5-year-old client for a well-child visit prior to the start of school (above). What finding from the assessment requires follow-up?
speech and language
When assessing the growth and development of a 4-year-old, which would the nurse note as being appropriate?
tells a fantasy story about a bear and a car
At a physical examination, a nurse asks the father of a 4-year-old how the boy is developing socially. The father sighs deeply and explains that his son has become increasingly argumentative when playing with his regular group of three friends. The nurse recognizes that this phenomenon is most likely due to:
testing and identification of group role.
The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old girl following an appendectomy. The girl becomes fearful and starts to cry as soon as the nurse walks into the room. When the nurse asks about the crying, the girl says, "Nurses who wear shirts with flowers give shots." The nurse understands that this statement is an example of:
transduction
A nurse observes a child engaged in parallel play in a nursery. Which behavior would the nurse likely observe?
A boy sitting beside a girl in the floor, each playing independently with a separate set of blocks
What advice should the nurse provide the parent of a toddler, regarding how to handle temper tantrums?
Appear to ignore the toddler
The nurse is caring for an 18-month-old child. The nurse is aware that the child is which stage according to Erikson?
Autonomy versus shame and doubt
The mother of a 4-year-old boy reports her son has voiced curiosity about her breasts. She asks the nurse what she should do. Which information is best for the nurse to give the parent?
Encourage the parent to determine what the child's specific questions are and answer them briefly.
A 13-month-old child is brought to the clinic for a well-child visit. The child's parent expresses concern that the child has not started to walk yet. What is the best action should the nurse take?
Explain that children can take their first steps as late as 18 months of age.
A nurse is assessing a 2-year-old's language development. What would the nurse expect to assess?
Use of a two-word noun-verb sentence
Parents and their nearly 3-year-old child have returned to the clinic for a follow-up appointment. Which of the findings may signal a speech delay?
Uses two-word sentences or phrases
A parent tells the nurse that no matter what is asked of the toddler, the toddler says, "No." What suggestion might the nurse make to help the parent handle this situation?
give the toddler secondary, not primary, choices
The nurse is providing teaching to the mother of a 4-year-old girl about bike safety. Which statement by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
"She can ride on the street if I am riding with her."
The nurse has completed an education program on normal communication abilities in the preschool-age child. Which statement by a participant indicates a need for further education?
"Stating their name and address is too hard for my 5-year-old child; it will be another year before they can do that."
Parents of a preschooler tell the nurse that their child often refuses to go to sleep at night. Which suggestion by the nurse would be helpful? Select all that apply.
"Try using a night light in the child's room." "Set up some familiar bedtime rituals for your child."' "Avoid having your child watch frightening shows on TV before bedtime." "Try reading a favorite story before bedtime."
A 5-year-old girl is pretending to be a crocodile during a physical examination. Her mother just smiles and rolls her eyes at the nurse. What would be the best response for the nurse to give the child?
"What a wonderful imagination you have! I've never seen anyone who was so good at pretending to be a crocodile."
A group of caregivers are discussing the form of discipline in which the child is placed in a "time-out" chair. Which statement made by these caregivers is appropriate related to this form of discipline?
"When my child starts getting frustrated and aggressive, I remind the child throwing a fit will end up in a time-out."
The father of a 2-year-old girl tells the nurse that he and his wife would like to begin toilet training their daughter soon. He asks when the right time is to begin this process. What should the nurse say in response?
"When she starts tugging on a wet or dirty diaper, she is letting you know she's ready."
A 7-year-old child has taken money from a sibling's dresser on two occasions. When counseling the parent about this behavior, what would the nurse advise?
"You may need to remind your child about property rights."
A nursing instructor is leading a class discussion exploring the various aspects of Erikson's theories of the developmental tasks of toddlers. The instructor determines the session is successful when the students correctly choose which task as a priority for toddlers?
Learning to act on one's own
The nurse is providing teaching about good nondairy sources of calcium for preschoolers. Which of these fruits contains the most calcium?
Orange
A hospitalized 4-year-old child reports having difficulty falling asleep at night due to a fear of monsters. How will the nurse respond?
"You sound scared. I will show you under the bed that there are no monsters."
A mother of a toddler asks the nurse, "How will I know that my daughter is ready for toilet training?" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
"You'll probably notice that your daughter is uncomfortable in wet diapers."
