Keenan-Lindsay: Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing in Canada, 1st Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What would be an expected finding when assessing language development in a 2-year-old
child?
a. A 900-word vocabulary
b. Use of two-word sentences
c. Use of pronouns and prepositions
d. 100% of speech is understandable
ANS: B
The 2-year-old child should be using two-word sentences.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 374 OBJ: 5
TOP: Speech Development KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data
Collection
2. A nurse is planning to explain the use of time-outs to the parent of a 3-year-old child.
How many minutes will the nurse indicate is appropriate for a child of this age?
a. 3
b. 6
c. 10
d. 15
ANS: A
Timing for time-out is usually based on 1 minute per year of age.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 376 OBJ: 6
TOP: Guidance and Discipline KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
3. The parent of a toddler tells a nurse, “My daughter’s appetite has decreased. Thank
goodness she loves to drink milk.” What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
, a. “Has your daughter been sick recently?”
b. “How much milk does she drink in a day?”
c. “Has she become a fussy eater, too?”
d. “Have you tried offering her finger foods?”
ANS: B
Milk intake of more than 750 mL per day can lead to decreased intake of solids which
can lead to dietary deficiencies of iron.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 379 OBJ: 9
TOP: Nutrition Counselling KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data
Collection
4. How many hours should toddlers be able to stay dry for the nurse to suggest they are
ready to begin bladder training?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
ANS: B
If the toddler is mature enough to retain urine for 2 hours, bladder training can be
effective.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 378 OBJ: 8
TOP: Toilet Independence KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
5. Parents tell a nurse they are frustrated with their toddler’s recent behaviour and refusal to
agree with anything they ask of them. What does the nurse explain as the term for when a
toddler tests their own power?
a. Negativism
b. Dawdling
c. Tantrums
d. Food fads
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What would be an expected finding when assessing language development in a 2-year-old
child?
a. A 900-word vocabulary
b. Use of two-word sentences
c. Use of pronouns and prepositions
d. 100% of speech is understandable
ANS: B
The 2-year-old child should be using two-word sentences.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 374 OBJ: 5
TOP: Speech Development KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data
Collection
2. A nurse is planning to explain the use of time-outs to the parent of a 3-year-old child.
How many minutes will the nurse indicate is appropriate for a child of this age?
a. 3
b. 6
c. 10
d. 15
ANS: A
Timing for time-out is usually based on 1 minute per year of age.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 376 OBJ: 6
TOP: Guidance and Discipline KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
3. The parent of a toddler tells a nurse, “My daughter’s appetite has decreased. Thank
goodness she loves to drink milk.” What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
, a. “Has your daughter been sick recently?”
b. “How much milk does she drink in a day?”
c. “Has she become a fussy eater, too?”
d. “Have you tried offering her finger foods?”
ANS: B
Milk intake of more than 750 mL per day can lead to decreased intake of solids which
can lead to dietary deficiencies of iron.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 379 OBJ: 9
TOP: Nutrition Counselling KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data
Collection
4. How many hours should toddlers be able to stay dry for the nurse to suggest they are
ready to begin bladder training?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
ANS: B
If the toddler is mature enough to retain urine for 2 hours, bladder training can be
effective.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 378 OBJ: 8
TOP: Toilet Independence KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementation
5. Parents tell a nurse they are frustrated with their toddler’s recent behaviour and refusal to
agree with anything they ask of them. What does the nurse explain as the term for when a
toddler tests their own power?
a. Negativism
b. Dawdling
c. Tantrums
d. Food fads
