NUR 353 Exam 3 with Questions and Answers

NUR 353 Exam 3 with Questions and Answers Myelination of the spinal cord is almost complete by 2 years of age. As a result of this, the toddler can gradually achieve: A. throwing a ball without falling. B. slowing of gastrointestinal transit time. C. visual acuity of 20/20. D. control of anal and urethral sphincters. ANSWER D. control of anal and urethral sphincters. Casting and throwing a ball occurs at approximately 15 months. Increased capacity is responsible for the decreased number of bowel movements each day. Visual acuity is 20/40. The voluntary control of elimination occurs between 18 and 24 months. The nurse is teaching the parents of a 24-month-old about motor skill development. The nurse should include which statement in the teaching? A. The toddler walks alone but falls easily. B. The toddler's activities begin to produce purposeful results. C. The toddler is able to grasp small objects but cannot release them at will. D. The toddler's motor skills are fully developed but occur in isolation from the environment. ANSWER B. The toddler's activities begin to produce purposeful results.