PEDS Ch. 12 EAQs: Health Promotion of Toddler & Family

Which intervention will foster the achievement of autonomy in toddlers? 1 Helping toddlers complete tasks 2 Helping toddlers learn the difference between right and wrong 3 Providing opportunities for toddlers to play with other children 4 Encouraging toddlers to do things for themselves when capable

Encouraging toddlers to do things for themselves when capable

Which statement by the parent suggests the need for additional information about injury prevention in early childhood? 1 "We keep all of the medicines out of reach." 2 "We have a fence around the swimming pool." 3 "We've put gates at the top and bottom of our stairs." 4 "Our 2-year-old takes a bath with a sibling while we cook dinner."

"Our 2-year-old takes a bath with a sibling while we cook dinner."

Which condition describes when toddlers manifest a decreased nutritional need and a diminished appetite? 1 Grazing 2 Ritualism 3 Regression 4 Physiologic anorexia

physiologic anorexia

Which response by the nurse is appropriate when asked whether meat and hot dogs can be included in the toddler's diet? 1 "Slice the meat into small pieces before serving." 2 "No, the child will not be able to chew it properly." 3 "Yes, but you must serve it in the child's favorite dish." 4 "Serve it less often, because it may cause early childhood caries."

"Slice the meat into small pieces before serving."

Between which ages is voluntary control of the anal and urethral sphincters typically achieved? 1 8 and 12 months 2 10 and 12 months 3 18 and 20 months 4 18 and 24 months

18 and 24 months

Which age is the behavior of domestic mimicry appropriate? 13 months 15 months 24 months 32 months

24 months

Which characteristics of preoperational thought are appropriate in toddlers? 1 Considering all possible alternatives 2 Ability to see the event or object from another perspective 3 Ability to understand that something can be different than the way it appears 4 Belief that their thoughts are all powerful and caused the event that occurred

Belief that their thoughts are all powerful and caused the event that occurred

Which child would need fluoride supplementation? 1 4 months of age 2 5 months of age 3 6 months of age or older 4 Fluoride supplementation is not recommended for infants.

6 months of age or older

Which characteristic is appropriate for motor skills of a 24-month-old child? 1 Walks alone but falls easily. 2 Activities begin to produce purposeful results. 3 Able to grasp small objects but cannot release them at will. 4 Motor skills are fully developed but occur in isolation from the environment.

Activities begin to produce purposeful results.

Which behavior is described when a 2½-year-old child angrily says to the chair: "Why you push me?" 1 Animism 2 Centration 3 Transduction 4 Inability to conserve

Animism

Which infant has a slightly delayed gross motor skill? CHild 1: 2 years, tries to run but falls easily CHild 2: 2.5 years, stands on one foot for 2 seconds Child 3: 2.8 years, climbs stairs with alternating feet CHild 4: 1 year, walks alone

CHild 1: 2 years, tries to run but falls easily

Which factor is appropriate to consider when starting toilet training in the toddler? 1 Consistency in approach 2 Positive attitude of the mother 3 Developmental readiness of the child 4 Developmental level of the child's peers

Developmental readiness of the child

Which developmental behaviors does an 18-month-old child possess? Select all that apply. 1 Possessive of own toys 2 Imitates sounds of animals 3 Fits smaller objects into each other 4 Places square objects exactly in a hole 5 Opens door and drawers to find objects

Fits smaller objects into each other Opens door and drawers to find objects

Which characteristics of physical development are appropriate in a 30-month-old child? Select all that apply. 1 Genital fondling is noted. 2 The anterior fontanel is open. 3 The birth weight has doubled. 4 Primary dentition is complete. 5 Sphincter control has been achieved.

Primary dentition is complete. 5 Sphincter control has been achieved.

Which statement by the nurse is appropriate regarding the child throwing a tantrum after having a toy taken away that is usually given when the parent is away? 1 Give the toy to the child to minimize loneliness. 2 Avoid giving the toy to the child when the parent is not there. 3 Toys cannot give security to the child when the parent is away. 4 Attachment to toys is a psychologic problem and is to be avoided.

Give the toy to the child to minimize loneliness.

Which activity documented by the nurse describes the fine motor skills of a 2-year-old child? 1 Throws a ball 2 Imitates drawing a circle 3 Imitates drawing a vertical line 4 Drops a pellet into a narrow-necked bottle

Imitates drawing a vertical line

Which behavior is appropriate when describing a toddler's eating habits of eating a lot then nothing at all the next day or refusing a favorite food? 1 Displaying symptoms of anorexia. 2 Becomes unpredictable after 20 months of age. 3 Influenced by the psychologic components of food. 4 The parent is consistent about mealtimes with the child.

Influenced by the psychologic components of food.

Which gross motor skill is developmentally appropriate for a toddler who is 18 months of age? 1 Creeps up stairs 2 Jumps in place with both feet 3 Stands on one foot momentarily 4 Kicks ball forward without overbalancing

Jumps in place with both feet

Which behavior as described by Erikson is exhibited in a toddler who always replies "No!" to the mother's requests? 1 Ritualism 2 Negativism 3 Development of ego 4 Development of superego

Negativism

Which condition is the 3-year-old at risk for when offered food as a reward? 1 Rickets 2 Obesity 3 Early childhood caries 4 Iron-deficiency anemia

Obesity

Which type of play is characteristic of the toddler? 1 Tactile 2 Solitary 3 Parallel 4 Cooperative

Parallel

Which term is appropriate when describing the phenomenon at work when a toddler separates from the mother and begins to make sense of experiences in the environment but is then drawn back to the mother for assistance in verbally articulating the meaning of these experiences? 1 Gender identity 2 Rapprochement 3 Transitional objects 4 Mental symbolization

Rapprochement

Which statement is correct with regard to the safety of toddlers in car restraints? 1 The front seat is the best place for toddlers. 2 Restraints are used until the age of 7 years. 3 The seat belt should be worn on the abdominal area. 4 The shoulder belt is used if it does not cross child's neck or face.

The shoulder belt is used if it does not cross child's neck or face.

Which description characterizes toddlers' eating behavior? 1 They are fussy eaters. 2 The have increased appetites. 3 They have few food preferences. 4 Their table manners are predictable.

They are fussy eaters.

What major task characterizes toddlerhood? 1 Toilet training 2 Establishing an identity 3 Developing the ability to conserve objects 4 Engaging in imaginative and dramatic play

Toilet training

Which recommendation is appropriate to provide to the parents of toddlers about car restraints? 1 Use car restraints even for short trips. 2 Add extra head cushions for comfort. 3 Discourage the toddler from holding a toy. 4 Add padding between the child and the restraint strap.

Use car restraints even for short trips.