Toddler and Preschooler Review Questions

T/F: Children wake up from night terrors and seek comfort from their caregivers.

False

When providing anticipatory guidance to parents about their preschool son who was caught in a lie, what would the nurse emphasize? a. "You need to determine the reason for lying before punishing the child." b. "Lying should never be tolerated and the child should be punished." c. "The misbehavior is usually more serious than the lying itself." d. "It is okay to become angry when dealing with the child's lying."

a. "You need to determine the reason for lying before punishing the child."

The nurse is explaining Kohlberg's theory of moral development to the parent of a toddler. The nurse tells the parents that in the preconventional level of moral development, what factor motivates obedience? a. Avoidance of punishment b. Peer pressure c. Wanting to do what is right d. Parents' behavior

a. Avoidance of punishment

The nurse is caring for a child who is described as being as inquisitive learner, loves to learn new things, and feels a sense of accomplishment when succeeding in activities. The nurse understands that this child is in which of Erikson's stages of development? a. Initiative versus guilt b. Autonomy versus shame and doubt c. Trust versus mistrust d. Industry versus inferiority

a. Initiative versus guilt

The 18-month-old toddler has most likely attained which gross motor skill? a. The ability to walk independently b. The ability to walk up the stairs alone c. The ability to balance on one foot d. The ability to pedal a tricycle

a. The ability to walk independently

A 15-month-old boy has been brought to the clinic because he is pale and listless. Iron deficiency anemia is suspected. The nurse interviews the mother about the child's diet. Which of the following would the nurse identify as a possible contributing factor? a. The child drinks 4 cups of milk per day b. The child eats a vegetarian diet c. The nurse hears a grade 2 heart murmur d. The child drinks very little juice

a. The child drinks 4 cups of milk per day

A nursing instructor is preparing a teaching plan about the growth and development of toddlers. Which topics would the instructor include in the planned teaching? Select all that apply. a. Weight gain of approximately 10 lbs per year b. Evidence of prominent abdomen c. Wide-stance gait when walking d. Noticeable respirations from the chest e. Average heart rate of 120 beats per minute

b. Evidence of prominent abdomen c. Wide-stance gait when walking

The nurse is assessing gross and fine motor development in a 2-year-old child. Which of the following developmental milestones would the nurse expect to observe in this child? a. Turns a door handle b. Stacks objects c. Pedals a tricycle d. Undresses self

b. Stacks objects

The mother of a toddler observes the child play next to another child but not with the child. What should the nurse explain to the mother about this type of play behavior? a. This is peer play and is abnormal b. This is parallel play and is expected c. This is premature play and should be stopped d. This is adjacent play and is only seen in school-age children

b. This is parallel play and is expected

A nurse is assessing a 2-year-old's language development. What would the nurse expect to assess? a. Verbalization of 4 to 6 words b. Use of a two-word noun-verb sentence c. Knowledge of full name d. Ability to name one color

b. Use of a two-word noun-verb sentence

The mother of a 3-year-old child tells the clinic nurse that her child insists on having a bottle at nap time and bedtime. Which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest to the mother? a. Only allow the bottle if it contains juice b. Only allow the bottle if it contains milk c. Do not allow the child to have the bottle d. Only allow the bottle at night but not at nap times

c. Do not allow the child to have the bottle

Which of the following is the number one way to prevent hand-foot-and-mouth disease? a. Cover your mouth when you sneeze b. Cover your mouth when you cough c. Hand washing, especially following diaper changes d. Immunization

c. Hand washing, especially following diaper changes

During a well-child visit, parents asks the nurse what types of snack foods are recommended to give their preschooler to foster nutrition. What would be the nurse's best recommendation? a. Graham crackers and milk b. Salsa dip and whole grain chips c. Peanuts and trail mix d. Cheese cubes and apple slices

d. Cheese cubes and apple slices

A 4-year-old child tells the nurse, "I got sick because I broke my sister's toy." The nurse knows that this is an example of which of the following? a. Lying b. Animism c. Expressing remorse d. Transductive reasoning

d. Transductive reasoning