, The behavior is abnormal and the child should be referred for counseling.
Masturbation at this age is common and indicates that the preschooler
has a normal curiosity about sexuality.
Question 3 pts
A preschool child is asked, "Why do trees have leaves?" Which response would
be an example of animism?
"So I can have shade over my sandbox."
"Because God made them that way."
➔ "To hide behind when they are scared."
"For the squirrels to play in."
Animism describes the tendency of preschool children to attribute
human characteristics to nonhuman objects.
Question 4 pts
What tasks would be appropriate to expect of a 5-year-old child?
➔ Setting the table with paper plates
Washing the dirty knives
Carrying glasses from the table to the sink
Scrubbing out the sink with cleanser
Parents must consider developmental level and safety when asking the
5-year-old child to help with chores.
Question 5 pts
A 3-year-old child, while playing with his favorite toy in the playroom of the
pediatric unit, is approached by another child who also wants to play with the
same toy. What behavior will the nurse anticipate from this child?
Will play well with the other child.
Will give the toy up and then not play anymore.
➔ Will become angry and a physical response might ensue.
Will ignore the toy and go on to something else.
The 3-year-old child is egocentric and likely will become angry when
others attempt to take his or her possessions.
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,Question 6 pts
A parent is concerned about her children's reaction should their grandmother
die. What understanding will guide the nurse's response?
Children are unlikely to notice their grandmother's absence if no one reminds
them.
➔
Young children often understand that other people die, but do not equate it with
themselves.
The children's response will depend entirely on whether they have been
acquainted with death before this.
Children can understand the concept of a higher being much like adults can.
Between 3 and 4 years of age, the children become curious about death
and dying. They may realize that others die, but they do not relate death
to themselves.
Question 7 pts
What is the most appropriate intervention when dealing with occasional
aggression in a 4-year-old child?
➔ Have the child take a time-out in the corner for 4 minutes.
Spank the child at the time of the incident.
Take away television privileges for the day.
Send the child to his room for 30 minutes.
Time-out periods, usually lasting 1 minute per year of age, with the child
sitting in a chair or corner, are considered an effective disciplinary
technique.
Question 8 pts
A father is concerned about how long his preschool-age child will continue
sucking his thumb. What is the most helpful response from the nurse?
➔ "Most children will stop thumb-sucking naturally by school age."
"Over-the-counter treatments that give a bad taste can be placed on the thumb
to discourage the practice."
"Consistently touching the child's fingers whenever he sucks his thumb is most
effective."
"Thumb-sucking is detrimental to the eruption of the child's teeth and must be
stopped as soon as possible."
, Most children give up the habit of thumb-sucking by the time they reach
school.
Question 9 pts
How does the nurse characterize the play of 5-year-old children?
Enjoying rough and tumble play
Playing well-organized games
➔ Following rules
Preferring inside activities
The 5-year-old child wants to play by the rules but cannot accept losing.
The rules may be very strict or change as the game progresses.
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Question 10 pts
The nurse is discussing preschoolers' sexual curiosity with the parent. What
statement by the mother leads the nurse to determine that the mother
understands the information?
"Make up funny words for body parts."
"Distract the child with a toy if they ask about sex."
➔ "Answer their questions when they ask."
"Tell them to ask you again when they are 6 years old."
Parents should provide sex education at the time the child asks about
sex.
Question 11 pts
What itemof play would be most appropriate when planning care for a 4-year-
oldchild?
A microscope.
A board game of checkers.
➔ A cardboard box.
A rattle.
The preschool child enjoys items of play that come from raw materials.
Question 12 pts
What is the nurse's best advice to a parent about a preschooler's "imaginary
friend"?
Masturbation at this age is common and indicates that the preschooler
has a normal curiosity about sexuality.
Question 3 pts
A preschool child is asked, "Why do trees have leaves?" Which response would
be an example of animism?
"So I can have shade over my sandbox."
"Because God made them that way."
➔ "To hide behind when they are scared."
"For the squirrels to play in."
Animism describes the tendency of preschool children to attribute
human characteristics to nonhuman objects.
Question 4 pts
What tasks would be appropriate to expect of a 5-year-old child?
➔ Setting the table with paper plates
Washing the dirty knives
Carrying glasses from the table to the sink
Scrubbing out the sink with cleanser
Parents must consider developmental level and safety when asking the
5-year-old child to help with chores.
Question 5 pts
A 3-year-old child, while playing with his favorite toy in the playroom of the
pediatric unit, is approached by another child who also wants to play with the
same toy. What behavior will the nurse anticipate from this child?
Will play well with the other child.
Will give the toy up and then not play anymore.
➔ Will become angry and a physical response might ensue.
Will ignore the toy and go on to something else.
The 3-year-old child is egocentric and likely will become angry when
others attempt to take his or her possessions.
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,Question 6 pts
A parent is concerned about her children's reaction should their grandmother
die. What understanding will guide the nurse's response?
Children are unlikely to notice their grandmother's absence if no one reminds
them.
➔
Young children often understand that other people die, but do not equate it with
themselves.
The children's response will depend entirely on whether they have been
acquainted with death before this.
Children can understand the concept of a higher being much like adults can.
Between 3 and 4 years of age, the children become curious about death
and dying. They may realize that others die, but they do not relate death
to themselves.
Question 7 pts
What is the most appropriate intervention when dealing with occasional
aggression in a 4-year-old child?
➔ Have the child take a time-out in the corner for 4 minutes.
Spank the child at the time of the incident.
Take away television privileges for the day.
Send the child to his room for 30 minutes.
Time-out periods, usually lasting 1 minute per year of age, with the child
sitting in a chair or corner, are considered an effective disciplinary
technique.
Question 8 pts
A father is concerned about how long his preschool-age child will continue
sucking his thumb. What is the most helpful response from the nurse?
➔ "Most children will stop thumb-sucking naturally by school age."
"Over-the-counter treatments that give a bad taste can be placed on the thumb
to discourage the practice."
"Consistently touching the child's fingers whenever he sucks his thumb is most
effective."
"Thumb-sucking is detrimental to the eruption of the child's teeth and must be
stopped as soon as possible."
, Most children give up the habit of thumb-sucking by the time they reach
school.
Question 9 pts
How does the nurse characterize the play of 5-year-old children?
Enjoying rough and tumble play
Playing well-organized games
➔ Following rules
Preferring inside activities
The 5-year-old child wants to play by the rules but cannot accept losing.
The rules may be very strict or change as the game progresses.
_)
Question 10 pts
The nurse is discussing preschoolers' sexual curiosity with the parent. What
statement by the mother leads the nurse to determine that the mother
understands the information?
"Make up funny words for body parts."
"Distract the child with a toy if they ask about sex."
➔ "Answer their questions when they ask."
"Tell them to ask you again when they are 6 years old."
Parents should provide sex education at the time the child asks about
sex.
Question 11 pts
What itemof play would be most appropriate when planning care for a 4-year-
oldchild?
A microscope.
A board game of checkers.
➔ A cardboard box.
A rattle.
The preschool child enjoys items of play that come from raw materials.
Question 12 pts
What is the nurse's best advice to a parent about a preschooler's "imaginary
friend"?
