Ch 12: Health Promotion of the Preschooler and Family

By what age would the nurse expect most children to use sentences of 4 or 5 words?

4-5 years old

Which games are helpful in improving self-expression in preschoolers? SATA a. dramatic play b. imitative play c. imaginative play d. electronic games e. computer games

a, b, c

Which injuries should the nurse identify as occurring in the preschooler age group? SATA a. falls b. drowning c. poisoning d. sports injuries e. tricycle and bicycle accidents

a, b, c, e

The nurse is assessing a 4 year old child. What age-appropriate language skills should the nurse expect in this child? SATA a. the 4 year old has a vocabulary of 1500 words b. the 4 year old has a vocabulary of 2100 words c. the 4 year old can follow three commands in succession d. the 4 year old uses complete sentences of 3-4 words e. the 4 year old forms a proper sentence with 6-8 words

a, d

The nurse is assessing the gross motor skills of a 5 year old child. The nurse finds that the child's gross motor development is delayed and similar to that of a 4 year old. Which activities lead the nurse to conclude this? SATA a. the child is able to throw a ball overhead b. the child roller skates with good balance c. the child walks backward with heel to toe d. the child stands on one foot for a few seconds e. the child jumps 12 inches and lands on toes

a, d

What fine motor skills can the 3 year old child perform? SATA a. copying a circle b. standing on one foot c. lacing up a pair of shoes d. building a tower of 9 cubes e. building a bridge with 3 cubes

a, d, e

The nurse observes that parents pressure the child to speak words that produce sounds beyond the child's developmental level. Which consequences of this parental action does the nurse warn the parents about? SATA a. dyslalia b. motor aphasia c. dysarthria d. sensory aphasia e. infantile speech

a, e

What is the earliest age by which children are aware of their gender? a. 18 months b. 24 months c. 30 months d. 36 months

a. 18 months

At what age should a child ride a tricycle, jump off the bottom step, and stand on one foot for a few seconds? a. 3 years old b. 4 years old c. 5 years old d. 6 years old

a. 3 years old

What is the BEST approach for dealing with stress in preschoolers? a. monitor behaviors b. ignore the source c. ask children to express feelings d. teach stress management techniques

a. monitor behaviors

What games does the nurse suggest to help a child develop fine motor coordination? SATA a. skating b. painting c. tricycling d. puzzles e. flash cards

b, d, e

At what age is telling exaggerated stories normal? a. 3 years old b. 4 years old c. 5 years old d. 6 years old

b. 4 years old

At what age should a child skip and hop on one foot, throw a ball overhead, and catch a ball reliably? a. 3 years old b. 4 years old c. 5 years old d. 6 years old

b. 4 years old

According to Erikson, a major task for preschoolers is the development of what? a. language b. conscience c. logical thought d. magical thinking

b. conscience

For which emotions does the nurse assess during the naive instrumental orientation stage of development? SATA a. fear b. guilt c. justice d. anxiety e. fairness

c, e

At what age should a child jump rope, walk backwards with heel to toe, and throw and catch a ball with ease? a. 3 years old b. 4 years old c. 5 years old d. 6 years old

c. 5 years old

The nurse is assessing a 3 year old child and finds that the child has not attained age-appropriate fine motor skills. Which activity shows age-appropriate activity for a 3 year old? a. tying shoelaces b. drawing a square on paper c. building a tower with 10 cubes d. using a scissor to cut paper in shapes

c. building a tower with 10 cubes

A school nurse observes that a 4 year old child is hitting another child and finds hitting enjoyable. What is the reason behind this? a. the child is abnormal b. the child is aggressive c. the child is not punished d. the child is being teased

c. the child is not punished

The nurse is assessing a 4 year old child. Which behavior in the child indicates that the child has attained socialization capabilities? a. the child is well-mannered and is able to sit still b. the child is able to independently feed himself c. the child takes pride in his many accomplishments d. the child is eager to please adults and do the right thing

c. the child takes pride in his many accomplishments

What should the RN include when teaching a group of student nurses about the vocabulary skills of preschool children? a. a 2-year old is able to name one or more colors b. a 2-year old repeats a sentence of 8 words c. a 3-year old has a vocabulary of about 2100 words d. a 5-year old knows the days of the week and months of the year

d. a 5-year old knows the days of the week and months of the year

What is normal language growth and development for a 5 year old child? a. knows simple songs b. tells exaggerated stories c. uses complex sentences with 3-4 words d. describes drawings with a lot of detail

d. describes drawings with a lot of detail

The nurse is giving anticipatory guidance to the parent of a 5 year old. What is the MOST appropriate teaching for the nurse to include? a. preparing the parent for increased aggression b. encouraging the parent to offer the child choices c. advising the parent that this is the age when stuttering may develop d. informing the parent that they can expect a more tranquil period at this age

d. informing the parent that they can expect a more tranquil period at this age