Ch. 18 Toddler Flashcards
At a well-child visit, a 2-year old toddler measures 2 feet 8 inches tall. The nurse estimates the toddler’s approximate final adult height to be
A. 4 feet 8 inches
B. 5 feet
C. 5 feet 2 inches
D. 5 feet 4 inches
D. 5 feet 4 inches
A 2.5 year old toddler is in for an office visit. He was born at 6 pounds, 10 ounces. At today’s visit, the nurse expects his weight to be
A. 13 pounds, 4 ounces
B. 19 pounds, 14 ounces
C. 26 pounds, 8 ounces
D. 33 pounds, 2 ounces
C. 26 pounds, 8 ounces
At a well-child visit, the parents of a toddler ask the nurse how they should teach their toddler the importance of dental hygiene. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend to the parents?
A. Remind the toddler to brush his teeth every day
B. Have the dentist tell the toddler about the importance of dental hygiene
C. Schedule a time to brush their own teeth with their toddler
D. Have the toddler watch an educational cartoon video on the teeth brushing
C. Schedule a time to brush their own teeth with their toddler
A mother is concerned because her 22-month old has been skipping meals lately. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend to the mother?
A. Put the child in time out whenever he skips a meal
B. Offer small amounts of favorite foods (cookies, chips) at meals to stimulate appetite
C. Limit the child’s consumption of juices and cookies
D. Talk to the child about how important it is to eat three meals a day
C. Limit the child’s consumption of juices and cookies
Which of the following toddlers would require further investigation from the nurse?
A. Sitting quietly on a couch
B. Experiencing a temper tantrum
C. Playing with a toy next to another child also playing with a toy
D. Exploring his environment and playing with new toys
A. Sitting quietly on a couch
Approximately how much sleep do toddlers require each day?
A. 10 h
B. 11 h
C. 12 h
D. 13 h
C. 12 h
The inability of a toddler to put him- or herself in another’s shoes is known as
A. Autonomy
B. Egocentrism
C. Self-perception
D. Integrity
B. Egocentrism
Which of the following statements is correct concerning hearing in the toddler?
A. Toddlers characteristically endlessly repeat sounds, words, and word combos
B. Mild hearing loss will not affect speech skills but moderate or worse loss will do so
C. Infants at risk who passed neonatal screening need diagnostic audio entry by age 15 to 18 months
D. All of the above statements are correct
A. Toddlers characteristically endlessly repeat sounds, words, and word combos
A deviation of the line of vision from the midline resulting from extraocular muscle weakness or imbalance is known as
A. Amblyopia
B. Farsightedness
C. Nearsightedness
D. Strabismus
D. Strabismus
A toddler has been diagnosed with amblyopia. Which of the following treatment measures would most likely be prescribed for the child?
A. Using corrective lenses
B. Patching of the eye
C. Applying artificial tears to the eye
D. Allowing the passage of time
B. Patching of the eye
Which of the following behaviors exemplifies a toddler working through his developmental task?
A. Clinging to his mother
B. Refusing to take a bath
C. Playing quietly with one toy
D. Having no interest in a new toy
B. Refusing to take a bath
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to parents about the self-perception - self-concept pattern of a toddler. Which of the following statements would the nurse most likely make?
A. “Temper tantrums are expected, so giving into them reduces parental stress.”
B. “Put your toddler in time out if he has a temper tantrum
C. “Childproof your home.”
D. “Always provide your toddler with challenging toys.”
C. “Childproof your home.”
The mother of a 2-year old toddler recently lost her job. In addition, her husband asked for a separation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take based on this information?
A. Give the mother information about local supports groups
B. Provide the mother the name of a prominent local attorney
C. Do not offer any advice unless the mother asks
D. Help the mother find a job
A. Give the mother information about local support groups
A 2-year old Asian american boy is being seen for an office visit. While examining the child, the nurse notices round bruises on his back. The mother does not volunteer any information during the exam. Which of the following actions should the nurse take after examining the child?
A. Report the suspected child abuse to the Department of Children and Families
B. Not a significant concern as the vast majority of toddler bruises are from falls
C. Ask the mother about the bruises
D. Schedule a follow-up appointment in 2 weeks to see if the bruises are still present
C. Ask the mother about the bruises
An individual’s style of emotional and behavioral response across situations, especially those involving change or stress, is known as
A. Ritual
B. Temperament
C. Coping
D. Autonomy
B. Temperament