NURSING 4211 Prep u Growth and Development of the Toddler Questions with Answers

Question 1 See full question 1m 30s
The nurse is talking to the mother of a 19-month-old girl about setting limits and
supervising activities. In which situation will the nurse recommend letting the child do as
she pleases?
You Selected:

 Exploring her body

Correct response:

 Exploring her body

Explanation:
Reference:

Kyle, T., & Carman, S. Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 3rd ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2017, Chapter 4: Growth and Development of the Toddler, p. 103.

Question 2 See full question 1m 1s
Parents of 3-year-old son ask the nurse for suggestions on how to deal with their son's
nightmares. Which suggestion would be least effective?
You Selected:

 Try reassuring him that it was a dream and not real.

Correct response:

 Talk to him that night about the details of the dreams.

Explanation:
Reference:

Kyle, T., & Carman, S. Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 3rd ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2017, Chapter 4: Growth and Development of the Toddler, pp. 102-103.

Question 3 See full question 22s
When observing a group of toddlers playing in a child care setting, it is noted that the
toddlers are all playing with buckets and shovels but are not playing with each other.
This type of play is referred to as:
You Selected:

 parallel play.

,Correct response:

 parallel play.

Explanation:
Reference:

Kyle, T., & Carman, S. Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 3rd ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2017, Chapter 4: Growth and Development of the Toddler, p. 106.

Question 4 See full question 18s
The way you would advise a toddler's mother to handle temper tantrums would be to:
You Selected:

 appear to ignore them.

Correct response:

 appear to ignore them.

Explanation:
Reference:

Kyle, T., & Carman, S. Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 3rd ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2017, Chapter 4: Growth and Development of the Toddler, p. 118.

Question 5 See full question 53s
A mother is concerned because her 14-month-old son, who had a big appetite when
breast-feeding a few months ago, seems uninterested in eating solid food. She still
breast-feeds him daily, but is thinking of weaning him soon. How should the nurse
respond to this mother?
You Selected:

 "It is not normal for toddlers to lose their appetites; have him tested for a
gastrointestinal condition."

Correct response:

 "It is normal for toddlers to lose their appetites; try starting him with just a
tablespoonful of food on his plate."

Explanation:
Reference:

,Kyle, T., & Carman, S. Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 3rd ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2017, Chapter 4: Growth and Development of the Toddler, p. 111.

Question 6 See full question 26s
When leaving a child who has separation anxiety, parents should say goodbye firmly,
explain that they will return, and then leave promptly.
You Selected:

 True

Correct response:

 True

Explanation:
Reference:

Kyle, T., & Carman, S. Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 3rd ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2017, Chapter 4: Growth and Development of the Toddler, p. 104.

Question 7 See full question 1m 11s
The nurse is assessing a 2-year-old boy during a well child visit. The nurse correctly
identifies the child’s current stage of Erickson’s growth and development as:
You Selected:

 Trust versus mistrust

Correct response:

 Autonomy versus shame and doubt

Explanation:
Reference:

Kyle, T., & Carman, S. Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 3rd ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2017, Chapter 4: Growth and Development of the Toddler, p. 108.

Question 8 See full question 17s
The nurse is assessing a 3-year-old child. The nurse notes the child is able to
understand that objects hidden from sight still exist. The nurse correctly documents the
child is displaying:
You Selected:

 concrete thinking.

, Correct response:

 object permanence.

Explanation:
Reference:

Kyle, T., & Carman, S. Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 3rd ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2017, Chapter 4: Growth and Development of the Toddler, p. 99.

Question 9 See full question 43s
A grandmother who is the primary caregiver of a 2-year-old is expressing concern about
how to best handle the temper tantrums that can occur two or three times a day, often in
public places. She explains she spanked her own children for this but she is worried this
is not the best way to handle the situation. Which response from the nurse
will best address this concern?
You Selected:

 "Remain calm, pick the child up, and move to a quiet and neutral place until she
gains self-control; don't give in to her demands."

Correct response:

 "Remain calm, pick the child up, and move to a quiet and neutral place until she
gains self-control; don't give in to her demands."

Explanation:
Reference:

Kyle, T., & Carman, S. Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 3rd ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2017, Chapter 4: Growth and Development of the Toddler, p. 118.

Question 10 See full question 41s
The nurse is presenting an in-service training to a group of pediatric nurses on the topic
of play. The nurse determines the session is successful when the group correctly
chooses which example as best displaying toddlers playing?
You Selected:

 Playing independently and are side by side

Correct response:

 Playing independently and are side by side

Question 1 See full question 22s