Care of the Preschooler (PrepU Questions)
The father of a 4½-year-old boy has contacted the nurse because he is concerned that his son is frequently touching his genitals. The nurse explains that this is normal during the preschool years. Which statement by the father would indicate a need for further teaching?
-"I will need to find an appropriate punishment for him if this continues."
A father tells the nurse that his son has been asking questions about his genitals. The father states that he is unsure how to answer the questions of a 4-year-old. How should the nurse respond?
-"It's best to answer his questions using accurate anatomical names and keep your answers simple."
The nurse is providing teaching about car safety to the parents of a 5-year-old girl who weighs 45 pounds. What should the nurse instruct the parents to do?
-"Place her in a booster seat with lap and shoulder belts in the back seat."
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."
A 3-year-old girl is admitted to the hospital for eye surgery. The nurse provides her with a doll and syringe for therapeutic play. She sticks the doll in the eye with the syringe and says, "You won't watch TV again when I tell you not to!" What is your best response to this?
-Ask her if she thinks having surgery is punishing her.
A preschool-age child tells the nurse about an imaginary friend. The parents are concerned because the child refuses to do anything without the friend's help. Which nursing diagnosis is most applicable for the family?
-Parental anxiety related to lack of understanding of childhood development
Nursing students are reviewing information about the cognitive development of preschoolers. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify that a 3-year-old is in what stage as identified by Piaget?
-Preoperational thought
To give eardrops to a 4-year-old child, what would be the best technique to use?
-Pull the pinna of the ear up and back
Martha has her 5-year-old child at the clinic for a checkup. When reviewing the child's history, which of the following would the nurse identify as a primary preventive measure?
-the last immunizations the child obtained
A 4-year-old child is brought to the clinic by his parents for evaluation of a cough. Which action by the nurse would be least appropriate in promoting atraumatic care for the child?
-wrapping the child tightly in a blanket to prevent him from moving around
