Child Development Part 2 Exam Prep 2023 with 100% correct questions and answers

The doctor tests Braiden on the APGAR scale to make sure that he is healthy and thriving. Which of the following things would the APGAR scale check? pulse, breathing, muscle tone, responsiveness, skin color Braiden is a typical neonate. Which of the following physical characteristics does he have? receding chin and flat nose Braiden's senses are just like the normal neonate. Which of the following is true about his senses? Sense of hearing is well developed. He can recognize his mother and father's voices. Braiden has milia. Which of the following describes milia? little bumps on the nose that look like whiteheads Beth notices that Braiden has crusty patches of skin on his scalp. The doctor tells her to do which of the following to take care of Braiden's cradle cap? Apply baby oil a few minutes before bathing. Gently rub with a brush and rinse off. Ryan and Beth just had a baby boy. They named him Braiden. Neonates are born with several very important reflexes. Beth wanted to test Braiden to see if he has all of the reflexes that the doctor said he should have. First she made a loud noise. She saw that Braiden flung out his arms and legs and then pulled them close to his body. Which reflex did Braiden display? Moro Ryan and Beth just had a baby boy. They named him Braiden. Beth tests Braiden's reflexes by laying him flat on his back. She sees that he displays the tonic neck reflex. What is this reflex? The baby turns his head to one side and extends the arm and leg on that side. Beth is exhausted! Braiden wakes up every two hours during the night to be fed. She tries to get the house in order while he naps during the day time, but she feels like there is always more to do than there is time or energy to do it. What can she do to get more rest? - Trade off on night-time feedings with her husband Ryan. - Nap when Braiden does. Before Braiden was born, Ryan and Beth discussed how he should be fed. Ryan felt that breastfeeding was the only way to go. Beth said that her mother always fed her babies on formula. They had a very difficult time deciding which would be best for their baby. They decided to list the advantages and disadvantages to breastfeeding. Which of the following is a disadvantage of breastfeeding? Breast milk lacks iron and fluoride. Ryan and Beth finished writing a list of advantages and disadvantages to breastfeeding. Then they wrote a list of the advantages and disadvantages of formula feeding their baby. Which of the following is an advantage to formula feeding their baby? Formula is easy to use in public. Ryan and Beth still cannot come to an agreement. Beth still believes that bottle feeding is best so that Ryan can help out with feedings. Ryan is convinced that breastfeeding is best because of the nutritional advantages for the baby. What could Ryan and Beth do to accommodate both of their desires? Pick the best answer. Breastfeed and also use a pump for bottle feedings. Ryan and Beth finally came to an agreement on how to feed their baby. Next they had to tackle the decision of what kind of diapers to use. Beth didn't know that people even use cloth diapers anymore. Ryan and Beth decided to make lists once again to examine the pros and cons to both plastic and cloth diapers. less expensive than plastic Which of the following is an advantage to using plastic diapers? convenience Beth and Ryan decide to use a combination of plastic and cloth diapers with a diapering service. They both feel that this it the best choice for their situation because they can save money by using cloth diapers, but they can feel the freedom to take the baby out when they want to and use plastic diapers to make it easier. Beth talks to her mother to get a few tips on diapering her new baby. Which of the following comments are correct? Clean the baby softly yet thoroughly between all skin folds. Beth and Ryan were very excited to give Braiden his first bath. The doctor told them that they should only sponge bathe him for several weeks. Why? His umbilical cord stump needs to dry up, fall off, and heal first. Beth and Ryan soon discovered that their little Braiden had several basic cries he uses to voice his needs. They were soon able to recognize the different cries. Which of the following are basic cries of the neonate as discussed in the lesson? hunger, pain, boredom, anger When Beth, Ryan and Braiden first came home from the hospital Beth needed special care. She experienced many discomforts. Which of the following is an abnormal discomfort? nausea and vomiting Beth wants to get back into shape as soon as possible. Which of the following statements is bad advice for new mothers? Start a vigorous workout right away, after a week, so that the body can bounce back. Two days after Beth came home from the hospital she began feeling a little down. She felt sad and a little depressed. The feelings went away after a day or two and she wondered if what she had felt was normal. What was Beth experiencing? post-partum blues Beth and Ryan are learning more and more about their infant Braiden. Beth is aware that Braiden is developing his language daily. Each month he makes more progress. Which of the following describes the order that his language will develop in? crying, cooing, babbling, single words Braiden is eleven months old. Beth wonders if he is physically developing as he should. Which of the following behaviors should Beth witness in Braiden if he is an average eleven-month-old? He stands alone. Braiden is acting differently lately. Beth wonders what is wrong with him. He drools a lot and is cranky quite often. What is wrong with Braiden? He is teething. Beth and Ryan decide on Beth's mother's antique crib. It is a beautiful cherry wood design. Beth wants to make sure that the crib is safe for Braiden. Which of the following details are not important when checking the safety of a crib? The sheets should be thin. Beth notices that Braiden's physical development follows the normal sequence of other infants. Which of the following does she see? lifting head, rolling over, sitting up, crawling Beth and Ryan spend hours talking to Braiden. They know that it is important to do this so that he will progress in all areas of development. Why is it important to talk to a baby as far as physical development is concerned? to develop the sense of hearing Ryan and Beth go to the store to select a stroller for Braiden. They want to make sure that it is safe. Which of the following advice will not be helpful to them in using their stroller properly? Buy a very expensive one; they are always higher quality. Braiden is six months old. Which of the following would not describe him? He doesn't need naps. By the time Braiden is a year old, he doesn't feel separation anxiety. Which of the following reasons would not explain why he is over this phase? He doesn't miss his parents. Beth notices that Braiden doesn't see others' needs. He is very focused on himself. What is this called? egocentric At four months old Braiden is very interested in his hands. He loves to try to pick things up that he sees on the ground. Which of the following describes the ability that Braiden is developing? hand-eye coordination Beth and Ryan bring Braiden home and want to keep him in their room for the first few months of life until they can all adjust to their new lifestyle before they place him in his own room in his crib. Braiden will be sleeping in a bassinet. Braiden is six months old and Beth wants to introduce solids. Which of the following should she do? Start with cereal, then move to vegetables. Beth is planning on breast feeding Braiden, but she wants Ryan to share in feeding times. She plans to continue working at home and wants to have something at home to put Braiden in to keep him entertained. According to these needs, which of the following would be considered essential equipment? breast pump, swing, bottles Beth does a little bit of research on baby powder and lotion and decides that she won't use them with Braiden. Why? They are not really helpful. Powder can bother the baby's lungs and oil can clog the baby's pores. Beth took Braiden to the physician for his one-year-old check up. She couldn't believe how much he had grown. If Braiden was considered an average one-year-old, which of the following statements would be true? He has tripled his birth weight and is about 30" long. Beth loves to shop for Braiden. She can find the cutest clothes in the department stores! Which of the following should Beth consider when she purchases clothing for Braiden? Pick the best answer. ease of care, room to grow, comfort, and safety Braiden is learning many new skills. Beth is impressed with all of the ways that he has developed his fine motor skills. Which of the following is a true statement regarding the development that toddlers make on their fine motor skills? Toddlers can turn the pages of a book and hold a cup comfortably. Beth has read some of the studies of Jean Piaget. She wonders if Braiden is in the sensorimotor stage or the pre-operational stage. She notices that Braiden learns by doing and enjoys looking at pictures, smelling flowers and experimenting different flavors. Braiden loves the opportunity to play games that use his gross motor skills. According to this information, which stage is Braiden in? sensorimotor Beth and Ryan are very concerned that their home is safe for Braiden. Which of the following statements is true about toddler safety? Beth and Ryan are very concerned that their home is safe for Braiden. Which of the following statements is true about toddler safety? Braiden loves to talk. He can put several words together. Braiden tries to convey a lot of meaning in his sentences, even though he doesn't say a lot of words. What kind of communication does Braiden use? telegraphic sentences Ryan is worried that Braiden isn't getting enough to eat. He wants to make sure that Braiden is healthy. Which of the following statements is true concerning toddler nutrition? A toddler's serving is one tablespoon of food per year of age. Braiden is now two years old. Beth is ready to stop changing diapers! She wants to find out all that she can on toilet training so that she can help Braiden. Which of the following statements about toilet training is true? Toilet training can be the biggest challenge a toddler faces. Beth wants Braiden to learn problem-solving skills. Which of the following games would help him learn these skills? fitting different objects into different sizes of holes Braiden is growing more and more confident in his walking ability. Which of the following would be his greatest walking challenge? stairs Braiden is learning to walk. He uses the furniture to support himself as he moves around the room. This practice is known as cruising Ethan is a typical four-year-old. Which of the following characteristics would describe him? He plays well in small groups, is a little bossy, is boastful, and is affectionate; he needs and seeks his parents' approval. As stated earlier, Ethan has a wide range of emotions that he doesn't really understand yet. Sometimes he wants to do everything for himself and the next minute he wishes his mom would take care of everything. What emotional struggle is Ethan experiencing? independency/dependency Ethan enjoys dramatic play. He wants to be a fireman and acts out saving a child from a burning building. He is still very self-centered and has a difficult time focusing on more than one thing at a time. What stage of development is Ethan in according to Piaget? pre-operational Rebecca is learning to use reason. She is capable of using logic to reach conclusions about situations she is in. She can imagine what her mom must feel like at the end of a long hard day cleaning house. According to Piaget, what stage is Rebecca in? concrete operational What category is Mark in? adolescent Ethan is learning to balance on one foot, skip, hop, and jump. He enjoys cutting, pasting, and drawing. You may describe this period of his life as a time to practice and refine motor skills Mark is the typical fourteen year old. Which of the following characteristics would describe him? His friends are much more important than family; he seeks for his own identity. What category is Rebecca in? school-age What category is Ethan in? preschooler Mark, as a very typical teen, seems to get in more arguments with his parents lately. He doesn't understand why he has to have such an early curfew. Sure, he came home late once or twice, but he doesn't like being treated like a kid. It doesn't seem fair that his friends get to stay out later than he does. His parents have talked with him about getting a later curfew according to his behavior. What is the cause of Mark and his parents' disagreements? Teens are struggling to gain more freedom and learn about responsibility. Rebecca came home from school one day and was looking a little down. Her mom asked her why, and she said that it was because she was picked last for softball. What emotion is Rebecca experiencing? rejection Ethan has a wide range of emotions that he doesn't really understand yet. He really likes to try new things, but he makes lots of mistakes. According to Erikson, which emotional stage is Ethan experiencing? initiative vs. guilt Mark is a good student. He decides to take some drafting classes in school because he is very interested in learning about architecture. When his parents ask him about his friends, he says that he likes to hang around with his buddies, but he really isn't interested in girls. He hasn't even thought about having a girlfriend or what it would be like to be married someday. Mark seems very dissatisfied with his body. He is skinnier than other guys his age. He works out constantly and eats high fat foods, but he doesn't ever gain weight. According to the above information, which of Havighust's adolescent tasks has Mark accomplished? select and prepare for an occupation Rebecca is a very active, intelligent child. She plays fair and doesn't worry about losing. She is a good sport and is very self confident. According to these characteristics, which of the following is Rebecca likely to be? well liked Mark is a great problem-solver. Even though he is only fourteen, he realizes the consequences that any given decision may produce. He carefully thinks before acting and then is responsible for the outcome. According to Piaget, what stage is Mark in? formal operational Rebecca does well in school. She enjoys working with others and her teacher says she is a great student. She always finishes her work on time. According to Erikson, which emotional stage is Rebecca in? industry vs. inferiority Ethan has been the baby of the family since he was born. Now his mother is pregnant and due within a few weeks. The whole family is very excited about the new baby. Ethan starts sucking his thumb and wetting the bed. What emotion is he experiencing? jealousy/sibling rivalry Rebecca is a typical nine-year-old. Which of the following characteristics would describe her? She loves to tell jokes, enjoys science projects, and enjoys reading. Rebecca loves to tell jokes. Why is joke-telling a sign of cognitive development? Children must be good listeners to tell jokes. Mark grew four inches in the last year. His voice is deepening and his emotions seem all over the place. What is Mark experiencing? puberty Ethan is being baby-sat by a neighbor who has a new baby. The baby is a girl, but she is dressed in a light blue outfit. The babysitter asks Ethan if the baby is a boy or girl. Ethan responds that the baby is a boy because he has blue clothes on. What is Ethan learning about? gender Four-year-old Alex is eating dinner with his family. He reaches over for the milk because his glass is empty. What positive statement can Alex's dad make about Alex's actions? "Pour the milk carefully." Susan, age three, is contentedly playing with her new kitty. She hears the phone ring and her mother talking to a neighbor. Susan runs to her mother while she is on the phone and demands that her mother come play with her. Why did Susan misbehave? to get attention Your one-year-old is very mobile. She loves to open cabinets and drawers to play inside them. You keep finding her with utensils and cleaning fluids. Which of the following would a good parent do? Put child-proof closures on the drawers and cupboards. What method of guidance are the parents using in the following situation? Sam, a second grade student, forgot his lunch for the third time in a row. Instead of taking the lunch to school for him, his mother chose to leave the lunch at home. Sam was hungry all day long. He remembered his lunch from then on because he did not want to experience that hunger again. natural consequences Three children are playing on the monkey bars. They invite a fourth child, who is watching them, to come and play. He turns around and says that he doesn't like the monkey bars. Why doesn't he play with the other children? He feels inadequate or incapable. During free-time at the preschool, Beth runs the cash register while Sue and Pam come to buy groceries. When they are done shopping they bring the food to Beth. She tells them that they owe fifty dollars. They pay for the food and leave the store. What kind of play are the children involved in? both dramatic and cooperative Five-year-old Bryce will not eat his dinner. His parents think that the natural consequence will be the best teacher in this situation. Which of the following responses would be considered a natural consequence? Bryce is hungry. First grader Alice refuses to brush her teeth. Her parents feel that they should use a logical consequence to solve this problem. Which of the following is a logical consequence? Alice must stay in the bathroom until she brushes her teeth. A preschooler takes a sharp knife from the kitchen drawer that he has seen his mother use. He tries to cut up a carrot for a snack. On the first slice he cuts his finger. Why did he misbehave? because of his natural curiosity Brad and Brenda are playing with blocks at preschool. Brenda tells Brad to build a bridge while she builds the road to it. Brad then suggests they build a few buildings. What type of play are they children involved in? cooperative Sally is two years old. Her parents have friends over for a nice dinner. They are in the middle of a conversation when Sally passes gas. How should her parents respond? They should ignore the behavior because she is too young to know any better and too young to control her body very well. The new family next door has a disabled child. Within a few days you hear your six-year-old singing a song that makes fun of the disabled child. How would a democratic parent react? Discuss with the child why the song is not appropriate and then ask the child for a way to make the new child feel welcome. Three-year-old Julie finds her mother's lipstick in a bathroom drawer. She draws on the mirror with it. Why did she misbehave? It is her natural curiosity. At preschool, Matt and Ryan play in the sand box. Matt digs a big hole at one end of the box and Ryan builds a castle at the other end. They don't talk much except to share the shovel and bucket. What type of play are they children involved in? parallel Four-year-old Martha is full of energy. She is running from room to room in the house. Her mother is trying to get some house cleaning done and is having a hard time because of Martha's playing. Which of the follow is a good statement for Martha's mother to use if she wants to use positive guidance? "We walk in the house. If you would like to run around, you can play in the yard." Preschoolers Mike and Sue are playing fireman. Sue accidentally splashes some water from the hose on Mike. He then grabs the hose and aims it at Sue. Sue starts to cry. Why did Mike misbehave? for revenge Eric pushes a dump truck all around the preschool room. He talks to the "driver" as he plays. What type of play is Eric involved in? solitary Four-year-old Matthew has been playing outside. He runs into the house with his muddy shoes on. Which of the follow is a good statement for his mother to use if she wants to use positive guidance? "Take off your shoes before you come in the house." Cameron and Lizzy were devastated to lose their three-month-old baby. He died in the middle of the night, and the doctors could not find an explanation. He seemed to be healthy and thriving. What did their son die of? SIDS Bobby enjoys playing with his eighteen-month-old daughter, Rebecca. Becca loves rough-and-tumble play! She especially seems to enjoy being tossed into the air and caught again. What should Bobby know about this kind of play? It can damage the child's brain, neck, and vision. When seventy-year-old Alex was a child, there was not a vaccine for this viral disease. He is in a wheelchair because of it. What did Alex have? polio Carrie is a professional babysitter. She decides that she should learn CPR so that she is prepared to handle emergency situations. Which of the following statements would Carrie learn in her CPR training? When you come upon a victim, you should check for breathing and a pulse. Allison is never quite certain when she should take her daughter Alice to the doctor's office. Alice seems to be an accident magnet. She either trips and skins her knee or runs into something. Which of the following statements is true regarding when a child should be taken to the hospital? if the child seems faint after getting a bump to the head Juan stepped on a nail. His mother rushes him to the doctor to receive an injection to prevent the spread of bacteria. If he were to get this illness he would have such symptoms as headache, irritability, and muscular stiffness. What is the illness? tetanus When Carrie took her CPR training, she was told that she should have a basic first-aid kit on hand. Which of the following items should be included in her first-aid kit? thermometer, band-aids, tweezers, scissors Robby and Amanda have a four-year-old son, Alex. Alex seems to be sick very often. Robby and Amanda wonder what they can do to keep Alex healthy. Which of the following responses is correct? Alex should have regular doctor visits. Erica is suffering from a serious virus. This virus was spread to her by another person. She could have avoided this virus by getting immunized against it. This disease can cause deafness, diabetes, and brain damage. What does she have? mumps Julie's three-week-old baby keeps crying at night. She cries for two to three hours, but Julie cannot figure out what is wrong. She appears healthy. What does the baby have? colic Susan's baby has a yeast infection. There are white patches inside the baby's mouth where it was very moist and the infection could grow easily. The doctor gave Susan a prescription to give her baby. What does the baby have? thrush Billy's mother just passed away. Billy goes on with life as normal. His friends cannot believe that his mother just died. He acts as if nothing happened. What stage of the grieving process is Billy experiencing? Denial Rachel checks out the local day care to make sure that it meets the standards for quality care. She finds that the ratio of adults to toddlers is 1:7. She sees that the facility is clean and notices several cleaning agents lying around. The care provider is very friendly and knowledgeable about children. The curriculum taught at the center is very age-appropriate. Why should Rachel be concerned about the quality of care at this center? The center may not be safe because there are harmful materials lying around. Robert is the oldest of three children. He is being raised by his working mother. His father died several years ago. She works late hours to provide for the family. Robert cares for his brother and sister until his mother comes home. When she does get home she is very tired from the long day's work. What would cause Robert stress? the pressure of adult responsibility What can parents do to prepare their children for the death of a loved one? They can explain their philosophy on death and encourage the child to discuss their feelings. Peggy attends a normal elementary school. She looks just like all the rest of the kids. She has trouble reading and spelling. Her teacher spends extra time with her so that she can succeed. What type of handicap does Peggy have? learning disability Fred is nine years old. He can do high-school-level math and reads on a twelfth-grade level. What kind of a child is Fred? gifted Paul and Rebecca find a licensed day care center that is close to their home. It seems like a safe and enriching environment. The cost fits their budget. What should Paul and Rebecca do to make sure it is a good choice? Observe the child-care providers and see how they interact with the children. Tom and Nancy want to find the best environment for their son, Jimmy. Jimmy is three years old and very shy. They only need a caregiver for a few hours every day. What would be the best child care option for Tom and Nancy? babysitter Paul and Rebecca need a good day care for their daughter, Ann. They decide to visit a few local centers. Which of the following would be important for them to find out about each center they visit? Is the center safe and clean? Angela is only ten years old and she is stressed out! What can her parents do to help her cope with her stress? make sure she gets enough sleep and leisure time Rachel has decided to go back to work. She has a two-month-old infant, Susan, that needs to be cared for. Rachel isn't sure what kind of care she needs. She would like to have quality care, but she doesn't have much money to pay for it. She has a friend who would be willing to take care of Susan for a small fee. Rachel trusts her friend, and knows that she would take good care of Susan. What kind of care provider would be suit Rachel's needs? babysitter, her friend Alley is three years old. Her mom drops her off to her care provider every morning and picks her up after work. Alley likes the small group she plays with and the friendly home she stays in. What type of care provider does Alley have? family child-care provider Richard is five years old. His child care provider lives in his home. She is almost a part of the family. She takes care of him and his little sister, Alice, fixes meals, and cleans up. What kind of child-care provider does Richard have? nanny You have a brand new baby. You and your spouse have never been around children before. You get very frustrated when your child does not stop crying. Why would you be likely to abuse your child? You lack knowledge about children and may have unrealistic expectations for how they should behave. You are a second-grade teacher. You think that Tommy, one of your students, may be in an abusive situation at home. He doesn't have any bruises on his body. What other signs would tell you that he may be abused at home? Tommy wears his coat during class and walks slowly. Heather and Mike are going through an ugly divorce. Heather is getting custody of the children and will live in the same house and attend the same school. She constantly talks about what an awful spouse Mike was. The children visit Mike every other weekend. What can Heather and Mike do to make their divorce easier on the children? They can avoid talking bad about each other in front of the children. Natalie is eight years old. She is a good student and very easy going. She lives in a traditional upper-class family. Her parents are very loving and spend lots of time with her. Natalie and her family enjoy good health. Recently her family moved to Wisconsin to be closer to grandparents. What would cause Natalie stress? moving Emily is four years old. She feels secure knowing that she is close to her mother, even when her mother is working. There are many other children to play with, and she participates in a variety of activities. What type of care provider does Emily have? work-site day care