VATI-Nursing Care of Children Health Promotion and
Maintenance Quiz with 100% Verified Answers
The parent of a two-year-old child reports feeling frustrated with the fact that her son is
Page | 1 saying no to everything. The nurse should teach the parent that this behavior is a normal
expression of the child's desire to accomplish which of the following?
Select one:
a. Increase their independence.
b. Gratify their oral fixation.
c. Develop their sense of trust.
d. Finish a project they set out to do. - - a. Increase their independence.
The drive for independence is expressed by the toddler opposing the desires of those in
authority (tantrums) and attempting to do everything for themselves. The Erickson
developmental stage for this age is "Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt."
At a well-child visit, the parents report that their toddler occasionally touches and fondles
her genital area. The parents ask the nurse if this behavior is something to be concerned
about. Which of the following is a correct response?
Select one:
a. This is an early emergence of sexual expression that should be discouraged
b. Awareness of body structures and sensations is normal and expected
c. Your child is probably imitating behaviors that she has observed
d. This is a possible infection or irritation in the genital area - - b. Awareness of body
structures and sensations is normal and expected
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Genital self-stimulation by the toddler is normal and expected. It is a new area to explore,
similar to exploring the toes at an earlier age, but it has pleasurable sensations too! It
should be ignored unless the behavior becomes pervasive, and then it should still be
ignored and the child should be distracted to come and do some fun and exciting activity
A nurse is taking the health history of a school-age girl. Which statement by the client's
mother indicates a need for further teaching regarding the client's nutritional status?
Select one:
a. "We increase her protein intake when she's playing sports."
b. "She enjoys helping to prepare her snacks in the kitchen."
c. "We allow her to pick out a treat at the grocery store for good behavior."
d. "She eats a large breakfast every morning." - - c. "We allow her to pick out a treat at
the grocery store for good behavior."
This statement indicates a need for further teaching. This client's mother should be
educated about the importance of praising the client's abilities and skills rather than using
food as a reward, which may lead to an increased risk for obesity.
A nurse correctly understands which of the following characteristics is a possible
developmental delay for a 3-month-old client?
Maintenance Quiz with 100% Verified Answers
The parent of a two-year-old child reports feeling frustrated with the fact that her son is
Page | 1 saying no to everything. The nurse should teach the parent that this behavior is a normal
expression of the child's desire to accomplish which of the following?
Select one:
a. Increase their independence.
b. Gratify their oral fixation.
c. Develop their sense of trust.
d. Finish a project they set out to do. - - a. Increase their independence.
The drive for independence is expressed by the toddler opposing the desires of those in
authority (tantrums) and attempting to do everything for themselves. The Erickson
developmental stage for this age is "Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt."
At a well-child visit, the parents report that their toddler occasionally touches and fondles
her genital area. The parents ask the nurse if this behavior is something to be concerned
about. Which of the following is a correct response?
Select one:
a. This is an early emergence of sexual expression that should be discouraged
b. Awareness of body structures and sensations is normal and expected
c. Your child is probably imitating behaviors that she has observed
d. This is a possible infection or irritation in the genital area - - b. Awareness of body
structures and sensations is normal and expected
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Genital self-stimulation by the toddler is normal and expected. It is a new area to explore,
similar to exploring the toes at an earlier age, but it has pleasurable sensations too! It
should be ignored unless the behavior becomes pervasive, and then it should still be
ignored and the child should be distracted to come and do some fun and exciting activity
A nurse is taking the health history of a school-age girl. Which statement by the client's
mother indicates a need for further teaching regarding the client's nutritional status?
Select one:
a. "We increase her protein intake when she's playing sports."
b. "She enjoys helping to prepare her snacks in the kitchen."
c. "We allow her to pick out a treat at the grocery store for good behavior."
d. "She eats a large breakfast every morning." - - c. "We allow her to pick out a treat at
the grocery store for good behavior."
This statement indicates a need for further teaching. This client's mother should be
educated about the importance of praising the client's abilities and skills rather than using
food as a reward, which may lead to an increased risk for obesity.
A nurse correctly understands which of the following characteristics is a possible
developmental delay for a 3-month-old client?
