Care of the Toddler (PrepU Questions)
The parent of a 2-year-old client states it is the child's naptime. The child is refusing to take a nap and cries, "I have to put my babies to sleep first!" The parent states, "I am so sorry, I do not know what is wrong. My child does not act this way at home. My child has 2 baby dolls we rock to sleep each day at home before nap." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
-"A 2-year-old child's behavior can be greatly altered if rituals are not maintained."
The nurse is discussing varicella immunization with a parent of a 13-month-old infant. The parent is reluctant to vaccinate because "it is not necessary." Which comment by the nurse will be most persuasive for immunization?
-"Children not immunized are at risk if exposed to the disease."
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 an 18-month-old girl voices concerns about her child's social skills. She reports that the child does not play well with others and seems to ignore other children who are playing at the same time. What response by the nurse is indicated?
-"It is normal for children to engage in play alongside other children at this age."
The nurse is teaching good sleep habits for toddlers to the parent of a 3-year-old client. Which response indicates the parent understands sleep requirements for the client?
-"My child needs 12 hours of sleep per day including a nap."
Parents of a 2-year-old girl are having a conversation with the nurse about tantrums and how best to deal with them. Which technique would the nurse be most likely to suggest?
-"Stay calm and ignore the child's behavior."
The mother of a 15-month-old son is returning to work and wants to place her son in the day care close to work; however, they will only accept potty-trained children. Which response from the nurse will best address this situation in answering the mother's questions of how best to potty train her son?
-"Wait a few more months until your son has more muscle control and shows signs that he's ready to be potty trained."
The nurse is describing the maturation of various organ systems during toddlerhood to the parents. What would the nurse correctly include in this description?
-Myelinization of the brain and spinal cord is complete at about 24 months.
The pediatric nurse is performing a head-to-toe exam on a 2-year-old child during a well child assessment. Which method will the nurse use to accurately determine the child's heart rate?
-counting the apical rate
A nurse is discussing oral care with the parents of 4-year-old. The nurse determines that the parents are performing this aspect of their child's care appropriately when they state that they use which amount of toothpaste?
-pea-sized
