Essentials of Pediatric Nursing Chapter 4 Growth and Development of the Toddler with correct questions and answers.

Essentials of Pediatric Nursing Chapter 4 Growth and Development of the Toddler with correct questions and answers. Growth is slower during toddler period than in infancy - correct answers.*toddler gains in height and weight tend to occur in spurts *average weight gain is 1.36 to 2.27 kg (3 to 5 lb) per year *length/height increase by an average of 7.62 cm (3 inches) per year *head circumference about 2.54 cm (1 inch) from when child is between 1 and 2 years of age, increases an 1/2 inch per year until age 5 *anterior fontanel should be closed by the time the child is 18 months *head size becomes more proportional to the rest of the body near age of 3 years What is Erickson's development task for toddlers? - correct answers.Stage: Autonomy vs shame & doubt Age 1-3 years Activities: Achieve autonomy and self-control *Separates from parent/caregiver *Withstands delayed gratification *Negativism abounds *Imitates adults and playmates *Spontaneously shows affection *In increasingly enthusiastic about playmates *Cannot take turns in games until age 3 years Cognitive development in the toddler progresses from sensorimotor to preoperational (According to Jean Piaget) - correct answers.First stage sensorimotor: *between 12 and 24 months *engage in tertiary circular reactions and progress to mental combination *experiment with a behavior to see what happens rather than repeat a behavior