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Chapter 18 Practice Test

Question 1 of 28

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At a well-child visit, a 2-year-old toddler measures 2 feet 8 inches tall. The nurse estimates the toddler’s approximate final adult height to be

Select one of the following:

  • 4 feet 8 inches

  • 5 feet

  • 5 feet 2 inches

  • 5 feet 4 inches

Explanation

Question 2 of 28

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A 2 1/2-year-old toddler is in for an office visit. He was born at 6 pounds, 10 ounces. At today’s visit, the nurse expects his weight to be

Select one of the following:

  • 13 pounds, 4 ounces

  • 19 pounds, 14 ounces

  • 26 pounds, 8 ounces

  • 33 pounds, 2 ounces

Explanation

Question 3 of 28

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At a well-child visit, the parents of a toddler ask the nurse how they should teach their toddler the importance of dental hygiene. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend to the parents?

Select one of the following:

  • Remind the toddler to brush his teeth every day

  • Have the dentist tell the toddler about the importance of dental hygiene

  • Schedule a time to brush their own teeth with their toddler

  • Have the toddler watch an educational cartoon video on the teeth brushing

Explanation

Question 4 of 28

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A mother is concerned because her 22-month-old has been skipping meals lately. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend to the mother?

Select one of the following:

  • Put the child in time out whenever he skips a meal

  • Offer small amounts of favorite foods (cookies, chips) at meals to stimulate appetite

  • Limit the child’s consumption of juices and cookies

  • Talk to the child about how important it is to eat three meals a day

Explanation

Question 5 of 28

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Which of the following toddlers would require further investigation from the nurse?

Select one of the following:

  • Sitting quietly on a couch

  • Experiencing a temper tantrum

  • Playing with a toy next to another child also playing with a toy

  • Exploring his environment and playing with new toys

Explanation

Question 6 of 28

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Approximately how much sleep do toddlers require each day?

Select one of the following:

  • 10 h

  • 11 h

  • 12 h

  • 13 h

Explanation

Question 7 of 28

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The inability of a toddler to put him- or herself in another’s shoes is known as

Select one of the following:

  • autonomy

  • egocentrism

  • self-perception

  • integrity

Explanation

Question 8 of 28

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Which of the following statements is correct concerning hearing in the toddler?

Select one of the following:

  • Toddlers characteristically endlessly repeat sounds, words, and word combos

  • Mild hearing loss will not affect speech skills but moderate or worse loss will do so

  • Infants at risk who passed neonatal screening need diagnostic audiometry by age 15 to 18 months

  • All of the above statements are correct

Explanation

Question 9 of 28

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A deviation of the line of vision from the midline resulting from extraocular muscle weakness or imbalance is known as

Select one of the following:

  • amblyopia

  • farsightedness

  • nearsightedness

  • strabismus

Explanation

Question 10 of 28

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A toddler has been diagnosed with amblyopia. Which of the following treatment measures would most likely be prescribed for the child?

Select one of the following:

  • Using corrective lenses

  • Patching of the eye

  • Applying artificial tears to the eye

  • Allowing the passage of time

Explanation

Question 11 of 28

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Which of the following behaviors exemplifies a toddler working through his developmental task?

Select one of the following:

  • Clinging to his mother

  • Refusing to take a bath

  • Playing quietly with one toy

  • Having no interest in a new toy

Explanation

Question 12 of 28

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A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to parents about the self-perception–self-concept pattern of a toddler. Which of the following statements would the nurse most likely make?

Select one of the following:

  • “Temper tantrums are expected, so giving into them reduces parental stress.”

  • “Put your toddler in time out if he has a temper tantrum.”

  • “Childproof your home.”

  • “Always provide your toddler with challenging toys.”

Explanation

Question 13 of 28

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The mother of a 2-year-old toddler recently lost her job. In addition, her husband asked for a separation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take based on this information?

Select one of the following:

  • Give the mother information about local support groups

  • Provide the mother the name of a prominent local attorney

  • Do not offer any advice unless the mother asks

  • Help the mother find a job

Explanation

Question 14 of 28

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A 2-year-old Asian American boy is being seen for an office visit. While examining the child, the nurse notices round bruises on his back. The mother does not volunteer any information during the exam. Which of the following actions should the nurse take after examining the child?

Select one of the following:

  • Report the suspected child abuse to the Department of Children and Families

  • Not a significant concern as the vast majority of toddler bruises are from falls

  • Ask the mother about the bruises

  • Schedule a follow-up appointment in 2 weeks to see if the bruises are still present

Explanation

Question 15 of 28

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An individual’s style of emotional and behavioral response across situations, especially those involving change or stress, is known as

Select one of the following:

  • ritual

  • temperament

  • coping

  • autonomy

Explanation

Question 16 of 28

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Which of the following statements is correct concerning stress and coping for toddlers?

Select one of the following:

  • Toddlers commonly imitate their parent’s behavior in dealing with stressors

  • Siblings are viewed as allies and, thus, not common sources of stress for toddlers

  • Regressing to earlier infantile behavior is serious developmental problem

  • Discussing upcoming stressful events is ill-advised; it intensifies the child’s stress

Explanation

Question 17 of 28

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A toddler needs to have blood drawn at his next appointment. Which of the following actions would the nurse suggest that the mother do with the child before the next visit?

Select one of the following:

  • Tell the child about the blood work early on the day of the appointment

  • Tell the child about the blood work right before leaving for the appointment

  • Tell the child at the office right before the phlebotomist enters the room

  • Do not tell the child about the blood work

Explanation

Question 18 of 28

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Which of the following events poses the greatest threat to a toddler’s health?

Select one of the following:

  • Childhood diseases

  • Complications from adverse vaccine reactions

  • Accidents

  • Influenza in an unvaccinated child

Explanation

Question 19 of 28

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A nurse is assessing the home environment of a toddler. Which of the following poses the greatest and most immediate risk to the child?

Select one of the following:

  • A fenced-in pool in the backyard

  • An entertainment center with the remote control on the top shelf

  • A closed window in the child’s bedroom

  • A toy box overflowing with toys

Explanation

Question 20 of 28

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A nurse is providing primary prevention education to reduce the risk of lead poisoning to a mother of a toddler. Which of the following recommendations would the nurse make?

Select one of the following:

  • Encourage the toddler to drink orange juice and eat yogurt

  • Encourage the toddler to eat concentrated carbohydrates to absorb the lead

  • Limit foods high in iron such as spinach because iron retains lead in the body

  • Encourage dark chocolate, which contains antioxidants to help reduce lead levels

Explanation

Question 21 of 28

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An 18-month-old toddler is being seen for a well-child visit. Which of the following strategies would the nurse use to enlist the toddler’s cooperation?

Select one of the following:

  • Ask the toddler if he wants to be examined today

  • Ask his mother to leave the room while the nurse examines him

  • Have him hold the stethoscope diaphragm on his chest while the nurse listens to his chest

  • Have his mother hold him down while the nurse examines him

Explanation

Question 22 of 28

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A mother expresses her concern and frustration over the fact that her toddler has not been successful at toilet training yet. Which of the following would be the best response by the nurse?

Select one of the following:

  • “Don’t worry; eventually all children become toilet-trained.”

  • “How long does the child stay dry during the day?”

  • “Train him on a regular toilet instead of a potty chair.”

  • “Here is a training schedule to follow which is almost always successful.”

Explanation

Question 23 of 28

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A mother tells the nurse that ever since she started toileting training, the toddler has been touching his genitals. Which of the following statements is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Select one of the following:

  • “This is a sign that he is not ready to toilet train yet.”

  • “This behavior is developmentally normal.”

  • “Tell him calmly to stop touching himself.”

  • “Mentioning it to the child will increase the behavior; best to ignore it.”

Explanation

Question 24 of 28

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Which is a common temperament pattern described by Chess and Thomas?

Select one of the following:

  • The fussy child

  • The happy child

  • The unhappy child

  • The slow-to-warm-up child

Explanation

Question 25 of 28

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How many words are in a toddler’s receptive language at 24 months of age?

Select one of the following:

  • 500 words

  • 1200 words

  • 2400 words

  • 3600 words

Explanation

Question 26 of 28

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A mother asks her toddler if she is tired. The toddler responds by saying, “Sammy bed.” Based on her expressive language and speech pattern, the nurse determines that this child is likely how old?

Select one of the following:

  • 18 months

  • 24 months

  • 30 months

  • 36 months

Explanation

Question 27 of 28

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Which scenario places a toddler at risk for injury? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.)

Select one or more of the following:

  • Toddler playing with his preschool sibling’s toy

  • Mop and a bucket of clean water in the kitchen

  • Cup of hot coffee on the kitchen counter

  • A 25 pound toddler sitting in a forward-facing car seat in the back seat of a car

Explanation

Question 28 of 28

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A nurse is assessing a toddler during a well-child visit. Which of the following findings warrant further investigation? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Select one or more of the following:

  • Bare spots on the scalp, and broken hair

  • Overly concerned parents

  • Burns with sharply demarcated edges

  • Bruises to the knees and chin, reportedly from a fall

Explanation

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