Toddler Flashcards
Head circumference should be assessed until what age?
2-3 years
At what age is a length board required?
0-24 months
At what age is a child half of their adult height?
Two years
What equipment should be used to measure a 24 -36 month old child’s height?
Either a length board or a standiometer
At what age does birth length roughly double?
4 years
What part of the body grows the fastest in the toddler age child?
trunk
During what age is it appropriate to use a length chart?
birth to 36 months
What is the average rate of growth for the 2nd year of life?
five inches
What is Erikson’s psychosocial theory of development for the toddler?
autonomy vs shame
What is Freud’s psychosocial theory of development for the toddler?
anal
What is Piaget’s cognitive theory of development for the toddler?
sensorimotor transitions to preoperational
Why are toddlers prone to injuries?
Large head in proportion to body, underdeveloped reflexes and musculature, curiosity, lack of fear
At what age does the child typically develop gender identity?
3 Years
About how many words does a toddler know?
about 400 words
Identify three developmental skills that a toddler displays.
Development of steady gait, climbing stairs, jumping and standing on one foot for short periods, stacking blocks in higher numbers, drawing stick figures, undressing and feeding self, toilet training.
A toddler progresses from what type of play to interactive play?
Parallel play
How many words does a toddler put together?
2-3 word phrases
What type of anxiety does a toddler demonstrate?
Separation anxiety
What immunizations are administered at twelve and fifteen months?
Hib, PCV, IPV, MMR, DTaP, and varicella
Toddlers typically develop fear of the ________?
Dark
Toddlers love to play what game that helps with object permanence?
Hide and seek
Separation anxiety arises at ______ and when parents _______.
Bedtime and when parents leave
Older toddlers engage in ________ thinking.
Magical
Toddlers engage in _______ behavior.
Ritualistic or repetitive
Toddlers engage in ______ and _____ play to express their feelings.
imitative and role play
Toddlers climb stairs by ______ months.
21 months
Toddlers run and jump by _____ years of age.
2 years of age
A toddler is able to ride a tricycle by ____ years of age.
3 years of age
Toddlers are _____ eaters.
picky
The toddler uses ______ words per day.
400 words per day
A three year old typically uses _____ words per day.
1000 words per day
A toddler says which word most often?
“No”, “mine” or “I do it.”
What Erickson psychomotor stage are toddlers in?
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
What Freud psychomotor are toddlers in?
Anal
What Piaget cognitive stage are toddlers in?
Sensorimotor – preconceptual
Toddlers are _______ thinkers.
Egocentric
Parents should baby proof their house again with toddlers. T F
true
Toddlers have a good perception of the permanence of death. T F
false
Parents of toddlers should keep emergency numbers and Poison Control # handy. T F
true
It is ok to leave toddlers alone in a bathtub since they are older than infants.
T F
false
Toddlers are usually ready to begin toilet training between 18-24 months if they show indications of readiness.
T F
true
Toddlers usually gain bowel control before bladder control.
T F
false
