ch19: preschooler child (3-5yrs)

Question 1

erikson’s psychosocial dev for preschooler

Answer 1

initiative vs guilt

Question 1

erikson’s psychosocial dev for preschooler

Question 2

piaget’s cognitive dev for preschooler

Answer 2

preoperational stage
- symbolic thinking
- concrete thought
- egocentrism

Question 3

what age can child have honey and why

Answer 3

> 1yr
any age younger puts child at risk for botulism

Question 4

big part of hygiene at this age is ____

Answer 4

brushing teeth, using toothpaste and fluoride, overall oral health

Question 5

most common allergies at this age

Answer 5

milk, eggs, peanuts

Question 6

how can parent implement appropriate diet
- food
- considerations

Answer 6

food: variety, veggies, fruits, whole milk, iron, calcium

considerations: prevent choking, small bites, soft foods

Question 7

how is play the “work” of a preschooler

Answer 7

critical for social/psychological development
- mimic others
- socialization, teamwork, group activities
- reveals reality and perceptions

Question 8

how much sleep should a preschooler get
- how can parent implement healthy sleep-rest pattern

Answer 8

8-12 hrs
- bedtime rituals
- acknowledge sleep disturbances

Question 9

what are some sleep disturbances a preschooler may have

Answer 9

night terrors, nightmares

Question 10

at what age do most children categorize own gender

Answer 10

by 3yrs

Question 11

how to properly implement a time out

Answer 11

have time out for as many minutes as age of child

Question 12

how does a preschooler express their moral values and beliefs

Answer 12

related to attitude and approval of parent

Question 13

nurses role with preschooler

Answer 13

health education, screening, resources
developmental testing

Question 14

types of testing done at preschool age

Answer 14

ages and states questionnaire (ASQ-3)
battelle development screening tool
parent evalution of developmental status (PEDS)

Question 15

preschool growth ____lbs/yr and height ____in/yr

Answer 15

4lbs/yr
2in/yr

Question 16

preschoolers and otitis media risk

Answer 16

less risk due to changing tube shape

Question 17

importance of teeth eruption and preschoolers?

Answer 17

finish primary teeth eruption here, start secondary teeth eruption

Question 18

most commonly diagnosed genetic disorders at the preschool age and explain each (4)

Answer 18

cystic fibrosis: scarring of lung tissue
duchenne muscular dystrophy: progressive muscle degeneration and weakness
fragile x: large forehead, big ears, intellectual disability
william’s syndrome (low nasal bridge): cognitive/learning delay

Question 19

autism
- risk factors
- screening

Answer 19

risk factors: atypical birth weight, low APGAR, jaundice, respiratory distress, adv parental age, common in boys

screen: modified checklist for autism in toddlers (MCHAT), childhood asperger syndrome test (CAST)

Question 20

populations at higher risk for asthma

Answer 20

black and hispanic populations

Question 21

normal BMI
overweight BMI
obese BMI

Answer 21

normal = 18-24
overweight = 25-29
obese = 30+

Question 22

what is the leading cause of death for preschoolers and give examples

Answer 22

injuries
- inappropriate car seating, furniture, tools, equipment, firearms