Essentials UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The nurse is discussing toddler development with a parent. Which intervention will foster the
achievement of autonomy? - CORRECT ANSWER -Encouraging the toddler to do things
for himself or herself when capable
PG 355-356
The parent of a 3-year-old child tells the nurse, "I offer food as a reward for appropriate
behavior. I'm very pleased, because it works very well." The nurse informs the parent that the
child may be at risk for which condition? - CORRECT ANSWER -Obesity
PG 365
For a toddler with sleep problems, what should the nurse suggest that the parents do? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Use a transitional object at bedtime.
PG 368
Which toddler behavior indicates negativism? - CORRECT ANSWER -Throwing a
temper tantrum when unable to open the door
PG 355
When is voluntary control of the anal and urethral sphincters typically achieved? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Between 18 and 24 months
PG 360
, A parent has a 2-year old in the clinic for a well-child checkup. Which statement by the parent
suggests the need for additional information about injury prevention in early childhood? -
CORRECT ANSWER -"Our 2-year-old toddler takes a bath with his sister while we cook
dinner."
PG 371
The nurse should teach parents of toddlers how to prevent poisoning by instructing them to do
what? - CORRECT ANSWER -The nurse should teach parents of toddlers how to prevent
poisoning by instructing them to do what?
PG 371
Which type of play is characteristic of toddlers? - CORRECT ANSWER -Parallel
PG 359
What instructions should the nurse not include when teaching parents about injury prevention at
the toddler's well-child visit? - CORRECT ANSWER -Child should wear a seatbelt when
sitting in the front passenger seat
A toddler is admitted to the hospital for chemotherapy. The parent gives a toy to the child to play
with whenever the parent is away from the child. The child likes the toy and when someone tries
to take the toy away, the child starts throwing tantrums. What statement by the nurse is
appropriate regarding the child's behavior? - CORRECT ANSWER -Give the toy to the
child to minimize loneliness
The parent of a toddler, concerned that the child is not getting enough calories, tells the nurse,
"She'll only eat crackers, cheese, and turkey." How can the nurse characterize the typical
toddler's eating behavior? - CORRECT ANSWER -Ritualism