Care of the Toddler
Once a temper tantrum has started, which intervention is appropriate? - correct
answer-Move objects out of the way or move the toddler to prevent injury
Parents of a toddler describe how they handled their child's temper tantrum in a shopping
mall. What action of the parents indicates the need for additional teaching? - correct
answer-Reasoned with the child to stop the behaviour
Which would be least effective in gaining the cooperation of a toddler during a physical
examination? - correct answer-Tell the child that another child the same age wasn't afraid.
The 18-month-old toddler has most likely attained which gross motor skill? - correct
answer-The ability to walk independently.
The parents of an overweight 2-year-old boy admit that their child is a bit "chubby," but argue
that he is a picky eater who will eat only junk food. Which response by the nurse is best to
facilitate a healthier diet? - correct answer-"Give him more healthy choices with less junk
food available."
The nurse is assessing a 3-year-old child. The nurse notes the child is able to understand
that objects hidden from sight still exist. The nurse correctly documents that the child is
displaying: - correct answer-object permanence.
The nurse is obtaining a health history on a toddler and asks the parents about their health
history, the health history of their other children, and of their parents' health history. The
parents ask the nurse why this information is necessary. What is the best response by the
nurse? - correct answer-"The information can alert us to any disease process that might run
in families."
The nurse is supervising a play group of children on the unit. The nurse expects the toddlers
will most likely be involved in which activity? - correct answer-Playing with the plastic
vacuum cleaner and pushing it around the room
During a wellness check up for a 4-year-old client, the parents state, "We just moved into a
new home and our child has begun wetting and defecating in the underwear. Which
response by the nurse is appropriate? - correct answer-"This is a normal response to stress
during childhood."
The nurse is discussing proper discipline with the parent of a 15-month-old toddler. Which
teaching is most important? - correct answer-Physical punishment such as spanking is
discouraged.
Which is the best way for parents to aid a toddler in achieving the developmental task? -
correct answer-Allow the toddler to make simple decisions
, The nurse is caring for a toddler with special needs. Which developmental tasks related to
toddlerhood might be delayed in the child with special needs? - correct answer-developing
language and motor skills
The nurse is performing a physical assessment of a 3-year-old girl. What finding would be a
concern for the nurse? - correct answer-The toddler's anterior fontanel (fontanelle) is not fully
closed.
Curious parents ask what type of immunity is provided to their child through immunization
with various vaccines. What will be the nurse's answer? - correct answer-artificially acquired
active immunity
The nurse is observing a 3-year-old boy in a day care center. Which behavior might suggest
an emotional problem? - correct answer-has persistent separation anxiety
The pediatric nurse is performing a head-to-toe exam on a 2-year-old child during a well
child assessment. Which method will the nurse use to accurately determine the child's heart
rate? - correct answer-Counting the apical rate
The nurse is caring for a toddler who was just diagnosed with a hearing impairment. What
would the nurse expect to assess in the child? - correct answer-A delay or lack of clear,
understandable speech pattern
The nurse is administering otic medication to a 22-month-old with a diagnosis of otitis media.
Which nursing action ensures that the medication is distributed appropriately? - correct
answer-Pull the pinna down and back
The nurse is measuring the head circumference of a 1-year-old infant during a well-child
visit. The parent asks the nurse why this assessment is being performed. Which response
will the nurse provide to the parent? - correct answer-"Head circumference is typically
assessed until age 2 or 3 to help determine if growth is appropriate."
The nurse caring for a 3-year-old patient is having a very difficult time persuading the child to
take an oral medication. The child yells "Yucky" every time the nurse approaches with the
medication. Which of the following is the best approach to take when giving medication to a
resistant toddler? - correct answer-Offer the child a popsicle to numb the mouth and
decrease the bad taste of the medicine.
When assessing a toddler's language development, what is the standard against which you
measure language in a 2-year-old toddler? - correct answer-The toddler should speak in
two-word sentences ("Me go").
A parent is concerned because the toddler refuses to share. What is the nurse's best
response to the parent regarding this concern? - correct answer-This is normal toddler
behavior; sharing is learned later.
The parent of a 2-year-old toddler tells the nurse she needs to constantly scold the toddler
for having wet pants. The parent says the toddler was potty trained at 12 months, but since
Once a temper tantrum has started, which intervention is appropriate? - correct
answer-Move objects out of the way or move the toddler to prevent injury
Parents of a toddler describe how they handled their child's temper tantrum in a shopping
mall. What action of the parents indicates the need for additional teaching? - correct
answer-Reasoned with the child to stop the behaviour
Which would be least effective in gaining the cooperation of a toddler during a physical
examination? - correct answer-Tell the child that another child the same age wasn't afraid.
The 18-month-old toddler has most likely attained which gross motor skill? - correct
answer-The ability to walk independently.
The parents of an overweight 2-year-old boy admit that their child is a bit "chubby," but argue
that he is a picky eater who will eat only junk food. Which response by the nurse is best to
facilitate a healthier diet? - correct answer-"Give him more healthy choices with less junk
food available."
The nurse is assessing a 3-year-old child. The nurse notes the child is able to understand
that objects hidden from sight still exist. The nurse correctly documents that the child is
displaying: - correct answer-object permanence.
The nurse is obtaining a health history on a toddler and asks the parents about their health
history, the health history of their other children, and of their parents' health history. The
parents ask the nurse why this information is necessary. What is the best response by the
nurse? - correct answer-"The information can alert us to any disease process that might run
in families."
The nurse is supervising a play group of children on the unit. The nurse expects the toddlers
will most likely be involved in which activity? - correct answer-Playing with the plastic
vacuum cleaner and pushing it around the room
During a wellness check up for a 4-year-old client, the parents state, "We just moved into a
new home and our child has begun wetting and defecating in the underwear. Which
response by the nurse is appropriate? - correct answer-"This is a normal response to stress
during childhood."
The nurse is discussing proper discipline with the parent of a 15-month-old toddler. Which
teaching is most important? - correct answer-Physical punishment such as spanking is
discouraged.
Which is the best way for parents to aid a toddler in achieving the developmental task? -
correct answer-Allow the toddler to make simple decisions
, The nurse is caring for a toddler with special needs. Which developmental tasks related to
toddlerhood might be delayed in the child with special needs? - correct answer-developing
language and motor skills
The nurse is performing a physical assessment of a 3-year-old girl. What finding would be a
concern for the nurse? - correct answer-The toddler's anterior fontanel (fontanelle) is not fully
closed.
Curious parents ask what type of immunity is provided to their child through immunization
with various vaccines. What will be the nurse's answer? - correct answer-artificially acquired
active immunity
The nurse is observing a 3-year-old boy in a day care center. Which behavior might suggest
an emotional problem? - correct answer-has persistent separation anxiety
The pediatric nurse is performing a head-to-toe exam on a 2-year-old child during a well
child assessment. Which method will the nurse use to accurately determine the child's heart
rate? - correct answer-Counting the apical rate
The nurse is caring for a toddler who was just diagnosed with a hearing impairment. What
would the nurse expect to assess in the child? - correct answer-A delay or lack of clear,
understandable speech pattern
The nurse is administering otic medication to a 22-month-old with a diagnosis of otitis media.
Which nursing action ensures that the medication is distributed appropriately? - correct
answer-Pull the pinna down and back
The nurse is measuring the head circumference of a 1-year-old infant during a well-child
visit. The parent asks the nurse why this assessment is being performed. Which response
will the nurse provide to the parent? - correct answer-"Head circumference is typically
assessed until age 2 or 3 to help determine if growth is appropriate."
The nurse caring for a 3-year-old patient is having a very difficult time persuading the child to
take an oral medication. The child yells "Yucky" every time the nurse approaches with the
medication. Which of the following is the best approach to take when giving medication to a
resistant toddler? - correct answer-Offer the child a popsicle to numb the mouth and
decrease the bad taste of the medicine.
When assessing a toddler's language development, what is the standard against which you
measure language in a 2-year-old toddler? - correct answer-The toddler should speak in
two-word sentences ("Me go").
A parent is concerned because the toddler refuses to share. What is the nurse's best
response to the parent regarding this concern? - correct answer-This is normal toddler
behavior; sharing is learned later.
The parent of a 2-year-old toddler tells the nurse she needs to constantly scold the toddler
for having wet pants. The parent says the toddler was potty trained at 12 months, but since
