NURS 2040 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Pre0school0child0age0overview0-0ans✔3-50years0age
0-0more0developed0body0structure
0Ability0to0control0and0use0body
0Increasing0language
0Mastery0of0self0as0independent-extends0experience0beyond0family
0Kindergarten0or01st0grade0start
Biology0and0Genetics0of0Preschool0age0child0-
0ans✔Protuberant0abdomen0of0toddler0disappears
0Pelvis0begins0to0straighten;0mild0in-
toeing0may0remain,0may0show0transient0genu0valgum0(knock0knee)0and0flatfeet
0Growth:040lb0and020in0per0year
0Skin0matures,0eccrine0glands0functional,0apocrine0glands-axilla/groin0non-functional
0Teeth:0finish0primary;0start0secondary0tooth0eruption
Biology0and0Genetics0Select0System0Changes0for0preschool0age0-0ans✔Kidneys/
GI:0full0maturity;0voluntary0control
Heart/lungs:0increased0capacity
Ears:0change0shape,0less0otitis0media
Tonsils/adenoids:0large
Immune:0boosted0immune0response
Musculoskeletal/neuro:0advances0fine/gross0motor0skills,0abdominal0muscles0develop
Who0has0more0accidents0at0preschool0age0boys0or0girls?0-0ans✔Boys
How0does0race0influence0preschool0age0children0-0ans✔Health0care
0Cultural0preferences
0Dietary0choices
0Health-promoting0behaviors
What0genetic0disorders0are0most0commonly0diagnosed0among0preschool0age0children
?0-0ans✔Cystic0fibrosis,0Duchenne0muscular0dystrophy,0fragile0X0syndrome
Body0concepts0for0preschool0age0child0-0ans✔Curious0about0body0of0opposite0sex
0Vague/inaccurate0ideas0of0internal0body
, 0Anxiety:0Fear0of0mutilation,0death
Nutritional0guidelines0for0preschool0age0children0-
0ans✔Variety0of0foods;0MyPlate0replaces0pyramid
0Attention0to0iron,0calcium0intake
0Limit0fat0and0sugar
Behavioral0and0motor0aspects0for0preschool0age0children0-0ans✔Food0preferences/
refusals0-0may0cause0conflicts
0Learning0utensil0use
0Helping0with0meal0preparation
Oral0health0for0preschool0age0children0-
0ans✔Prevention:0fluoride0toothpaste,0water0fluoridation,0dental0sealants
Food0allergies:0increasing0prevalence0for0preschool0age0children0-
0ans✔Most0develop0before0age02
0High-risk0allergens:0milk,0eggs,0peanuts
0Allergy0prevention,0exposure0prevention,0action0plan
How0to0handle0potty0training0for0preschool0age0children0-
0ans✔In0a0gentle0and0encouraging0way
Play0-03-4yo0associative0play0-
0ans✔Like0parallel,0but0child0starts0to0engage0with0others
Unstructured
For0example,0both0building0with0blocks-0may0borrow0one
4-50yo0cooperative0play0-0ans✔organized,0roles,0rules
working0toward0a0shared0goal
Imitation0play0-
0ans✔toy0tool0set,0vacuum0cleaner/
0like0learning0how0to0use0day0to0day0objects0but0as0toys
What0do0preschool0children0have0to0play0with0as0a0friend0that0is0common?0-
0ans✔A0imaginary0friend
Screen0time0for0preschool0age0child0-0ans✔Limit0time010hr/day0Disengages0mind0-
0Less0learning0Less0active0lifestyle0->0obesity
Sleep/0Bed0time0for0preschool0age0children0-0ans✔8-120hours/
night;0nap0or0"quiet0time"
0Bedtime0ritual
0Prolonged0bedtime0routines
0Honor0reasonable0rituals
ANSWERS
Pre0school0child0age0overview0-0ans✔3-50years0age
0-0more0developed0body0structure
0Ability0to0control0and0use0body
0Increasing0language
0Mastery0of0self0as0independent-extends0experience0beyond0family
0Kindergarten0or01st0grade0start
Biology0and0Genetics0of0Preschool0age0child0-
0ans✔Protuberant0abdomen0of0toddler0disappears
0Pelvis0begins0to0straighten;0mild0in-
toeing0may0remain,0may0show0transient0genu0valgum0(knock0knee)0and0flatfeet
0Growth:040lb0and020in0per0year
0Skin0matures,0eccrine0glands0functional,0apocrine0glands-axilla/groin0non-functional
0Teeth:0finish0primary;0start0secondary0tooth0eruption
Biology0and0Genetics0Select0System0Changes0for0preschool0age0-0ans✔Kidneys/
GI:0full0maturity;0voluntary0control
Heart/lungs:0increased0capacity
Ears:0change0shape,0less0otitis0media
Tonsils/adenoids:0large
Immune:0boosted0immune0response
Musculoskeletal/neuro:0advances0fine/gross0motor0skills,0abdominal0muscles0develop
Who0has0more0accidents0at0preschool0age0boys0or0girls?0-0ans✔Boys
How0does0race0influence0preschool0age0children0-0ans✔Health0care
0Cultural0preferences
0Dietary0choices
0Health-promoting0behaviors
What0genetic0disorders0are0most0commonly0diagnosed0among0preschool0age0children
?0-0ans✔Cystic0fibrosis,0Duchenne0muscular0dystrophy,0fragile0X0syndrome
Body0concepts0for0preschool0age0child0-0ans✔Curious0about0body0of0opposite0sex
0Vague/inaccurate0ideas0of0internal0body
, 0Anxiety:0Fear0of0mutilation,0death
Nutritional0guidelines0for0preschool0age0children0-
0ans✔Variety0of0foods;0MyPlate0replaces0pyramid
0Attention0to0iron,0calcium0intake
0Limit0fat0and0sugar
Behavioral0and0motor0aspects0for0preschool0age0children0-0ans✔Food0preferences/
refusals0-0may0cause0conflicts
0Learning0utensil0use
0Helping0with0meal0preparation
Oral0health0for0preschool0age0children0-
0ans✔Prevention:0fluoride0toothpaste,0water0fluoridation,0dental0sealants
Food0allergies:0increasing0prevalence0for0preschool0age0children0-
0ans✔Most0develop0before0age02
0High-risk0allergens:0milk,0eggs,0peanuts
0Allergy0prevention,0exposure0prevention,0action0plan
How0to0handle0potty0training0for0preschool0age0children0-
0ans✔In0a0gentle0and0encouraging0way
Play0-03-4yo0associative0play0-
0ans✔Like0parallel,0but0child0starts0to0engage0with0others
Unstructured
For0example,0both0building0with0blocks-0may0borrow0one
4-50yo0cooperative0play0-0ans✔organized,0roles,0rules
working0toward0a0shared0goal
Imitation0play0-
0ans✔toy0tool0set,0vacuum0cleaner/
0like0learning0how0to0use0day0to0day0objects0but0as0toys
What0do0preschool0children0have0to0play0with0as0a0friend0that0is0common?0-
0ans✔A0imaginary0friend
Screen0time0for0preschool0age0child0-0ans✔Limit0time010hr/day0Disengages0mind0-
0Less0learning0Less0active0lifestyle0->0obesity
Sleep/0Bed0time0for0preschool0age0children0-0ans✔8-120hours/
night;0nap0or0"quiet0time"
0Bedtime0ritual
0Prolonged0bedtime0routines
0Honor0reasonable0rituals
