Once temper tantrums have started, which intervention is appropriate? -
ANSWER Move objects out of the way or move the child to prevent
injury.
Parents of a 2-year-old girl are having a conversation with the nurse
about tantrums. Which technique would the nurse most likely suggest? -
ANSWER Use short "time-outs" and remain calm.
The nurse is explaining safety precautions for toddlers to the mother of a
normal 30-month-old boy. Which activity might the nurse suggest may
be done without supervision? - ANSWER Undressing himself
When observing a group of toddlers playing in a child care setting, it is
noted that the toddlers are all playing with buckets and shovels but are
not playing with each other. This type of play is referred to as: -
ANSWER parallel play.
A group of caregivers of toddlers are discussing the form of discipline in
which the child is placed in a "time-out" chair. Which statement made by
these caregivers is most appropriate related to this form of discipline? -
ANSWER "When my son starts getting frustrated and aggressive, I
remind him that if he throws a fit he will have to go to time out."
The best way for parents to aid a toddler in achieving his developmental
task would be to: - ANSWER allow him to make simple decisions.
The way you would advise a toddler's mother to handle temper tantrums
would be to: - ANSWER appear to ignore them.
When assessing a toddler's language development, what is the standard
against which you measure language in a 2-year-old? - ANSWER He
should speak in two-word sentences ("Me go").
, A toddler insists on brushing his own teeth and being left alone in the
bathtub. What advice would you give his parents regarding this? -
ANSWER Helping with his own tooth brushing allows him to experience
autonomy.
A toddler's father is concerned because his son refuses to share. What
is your best response concerning this? - ANSWER This is normal
toddler behavior; sharing is learned later.
The mother of a 2-year-old tells you she is constantly scolding him for
having wet pants. She says her son was trained at 12 months, but since
he started to walk, he wets all the time. Which nursing diagnosis would
be most applicable? - ANSWER Deficient parental knowledge related
to inappropriate method for toilet training
In discussing their 2-year-old's behavior with the nurse, which of the
parents' statements suggests the child may be ready for toilet teaching?
- ANSWER The child hides behind her bedroom door when defecating.
Parents of a toddler describe how they handled their child's temper
tantrum in a shopping mall. What action of the parents indicates need for
additional teaching? - ANSWER Reasoned with the child to stop the
behavior
Parents and their 35-month-old child have returned to the clinic for a
follow-up appointment. Which of the findings may signal a speech
delay? - ANSWER Uses two-word sentences or phrases
The nurse is providing parental anticipatory guidance to promote healthy
emotional development in a 12-month-old boy. Which statement best
accomplishes this? - ANSWER A regular routine and rituals will provide
stability and security.
The 18-month-old has most likely attained which gross motor skill? -
ANSWER The ability to walk independently.
A mother is concerned because her 14-month-old son, who had a big
appetite when breastfeeding a few months ago, seems uninterested in
ANSWER Move objects out of the way or move the child to prevent
injury.
Parents of a 2-year-old girl are having a conversation with the nurse
about tantrums. Which technique would the nurse most likely suggest? -
ANSWER Use short "time-outs" and remain calm.
The nurse is explaining safety precautions for toddlers to the mother of a
normal 30-month-old boy. Which activity might the nurse suggest may
be done without supervision? - ANSWER Undressing himself
When observing a group of toddlers playing in a child care setting, it is
noted that the toddlers are all playing with buckets and shovels but are
not playing with each other. This type of play is referred to as: -
ANSWER parallel play.
A group of caregivers of toddlers are discussing the form of discipline in
which the child is placed in a "time-out" chair. Which statement made by
these caregivers is most appropriate related to this form of discipline? -
ANSWER "When my son starts getting frustrated and aggressive, I
remind him that if he throws a fit he will have to go to time out."
The best way for parents to aid a toddler in achieving his developmental
task would be to: - ANSWER allow him to make simple decisions.
The way you would advise a toddler's mother to handle temper tantrums
would be to: - ANSWER appear to ignore them.
When assessing a toddler's language development, what is the standard
against which you measure language in a 2-year-old? - ANSWER He
should speak in two-word sentences ("Me go").
, A toddler insists on brushing his own teeth and being left alone in the
bathtub. What advice would you give his parents regarding this? -
ANSWER Helping with his own tooth brushing allows him to experience
autonomy.
A toddler's father is concerned because his son refuses to share. What
is your best response concerning this? - ANSWER This is normal
toddler behavior; sharing is learned later.
The mother of a 2-year-old tells you she is constantly scolding him for
having wet pants. She says her son was trained at 12 months, but since
he started to walk, he wets all the time. Which nursing diagnosis would
be most applicable? - ANSWER Deficient parental knowledge related
to inappropriate method for toilet training
In discussing their 2-year-old's behavior with the nurse, which of the
parents' statements suggests the child may be ready for toilet teaching?
- ANSWER The child hides behind her bedroom door when defecating.
Parents of a toddler describe how they handled their child's temper
tantrum in a shopping mall. What action of the parents indicates need for
additional teaching? - ANSWER Reasoned with the child to stop the
behavior
Parents and their 35-month-old child have returned to the clinic for a
follow-up appointment. Which of the findings may signal a speech
delay? - ANSWER Uses two-word sentences or phrases
The nurse is providing parental anticipatory guidance to promote healthy
emotional development in a 12-month-old boy. Which statement best
accomplishes this? - ANSWER A regular routine and rituals will provide
stability and security.
The 18-month-old has most likely attained which gross motor skill? -
ANSWER The ability to walk independently.
A mother is concerned because her 14-month-old son, who had a big
appetite when breastfeeding a few months ago, seems uninterested in
