early childhood, McKinney Test Bank
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The nurse is discussing toddler development with a parent. Which intervention will best foster
the achievement of autonomy in the toddler?
A. Helping the toddler complete tasks.
B. Helping the toddler learn the difference between right and wrong.
C. Providing opportunities for the toddler to play with other children.
D. Encouraging the toddler to do things for self when capable of doing them. - Answer D
A mother tells the nurse that her daughter's favorite toy is a large, empty box in which a stove
was packaged. She plays "house" in it with her toddler brother. What information should the
nurse tell the mother about this type of play?
A. This is unsafe play that should be discouraged.
B. It is an example of creative play that should be encouraged.
C. It suggests that there are limited family resources.
D. It is suggestive of limited adult supervision. - Answer B
Myelination of the spinal cord is almost complete by 2 years of age. As a result of this, what can
gradually be achieved by the toddler?
A. Visual acuity of 20/20.
B. Throwing a ball without falling.
C. Slowing of gastrointestinal transit time.
D. Control of anal and urethral sphincters. - Answer D
Which statement is most characteristic of the motor skills of a 24-month-old child?
, D. A toddler's motor skills are fully developed but occur in isolation from the environment. -
Answer B
Which should the nurse recommend to help a toddler cope with the birth of a new sibling?
A. Discourage the toddler from helping with care of new sibling.
B. Give the toddler a doll with which he or she can imitate parenting.
C. Explain to the toddler that a new playmate will soon come home.
D. Prepare the toddler for upcoming changes about 1 to 2 weeks before birth of sibling. -
Answer B
A 2-year-old has recently started having temper tantrums during which the toddler holds her
breath and sometimes faints. What should the nurse tell the parents about appropriate
intervention for these tantrums?
A. The nurse should refer the toddler for respiratory evaluation.
B. The toddler needs referred for psychological evaluation.
C. Explain to the parents that although these episodes are frightening to them, they are not
harmful.
D. Explain to the parents that their child is getting too much attention and is spoiled. - Answer
C
Which statement characterizes toddlers' eating behavior?
A. Their table manners are predictable.
B. They have increased appetites.
C. They have few food preferences.
D. They become fussy eaters. - Answer D
For a toddler with sleep problems, what should the nurse suggest?
A. Restricting stimulating activities during the day
B. Using a transitional object