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1At 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
- A4 feet 8 inches
- B5 feet
- C5 feet 2 inches
- D5 feet 4 inches
2A 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
- A13 pounds, 4 ounces
- B19 pounds, 14 ounces
- C26 pounds, 8 ounces
- D33 pounds, 2 ounces
3At 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?
- ARemind the toddler to brush his teeth every day
- BHave the dentist tell the toddler about the importance of dental hygiene
- CSchedule a time to brush their own teeth with their toddler
- DHave the toddler watch an educational cartoon video on the teeth brushing
4A 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?
- APut the child in time out whenever he skips a meal
- BOffer small amounts of favorite foods (cookies, chips) at meals to stimulate appetite
- CLimit the child’s consumption of juices and cookies
- DTalk to the child about how important it is to eat three meals a day
5Which of the following toddlers would require further investigation from the nurse?
- ASitting quietly on a couch
- BExperiencing a temper tantrum
- CPlaying with a toy next to another child also playing with a toy
- DExploring his environment and playing with new toys
6Approximately how much sleep do toddlers require each day?
- A10 h
- B11 h
- C12 h
- D13 h
7The inability of a toddler to put him- or herself in another’s shoes is known as
- Aautonomy
- Begocentrism
- Cself-perception
- Dintegrity
8Which of the following statements is correct concerning hearing in the toddler?
- AToddlers characteristically endlessly repeat sounds, words, and word combos
- BMild hearing loss will not affect speech skills but moderate or worse loss will do so
- CInfants at risk who passed neonatal screening need diagnostic audiometry by age 15 to 18 months
- DAll of the above statements are correct
9A deviation of the line of vision from the midline resulting from extraocular muscle weakness or imbalance is known as
- Aamblyopia
- Bfarsightedness
- Cnearsightedness
- Dstrabismus
10A toddler has been diagnosed with amblyopia. Which of the following treatment measures would most likely be prescribed for the child?
- AUsing corrective lenses
- BPatching of the eye
- CApplying artificial tears to the eye
- DAllowing the passage of time
11Which of the following behaviors exemplifies a toddler working through his developmental task?
- AClinging to his mother
- BRefusing to take a bath
- CPlaying quietly with one toy
- DHaving no interest in a new toy
12A 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?
- A“Temper tantrums are expected, so giving into them reduces parental stress.”
- B“Put your toddler in time out if he has a temper tantrum.”
- C“Childproof your home.”
- D“Always provide your toddler with challenging toys.”
13The 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?
- AGive the mother information about local support groups
- BProvide the mother the name of a prominent local attorney
- CDo not offer any advice unless the mother asks
- DHelp the mother find a job
14A 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?
- AReport the suspected child abuse to the Department of Children and Families
- BNot a significant concern as the vast majority of toddler bruises are from falls
- CAsk the mother about the bruises
- DSchedule a follow-up appointment in 2 weeks to see if the bruises are still present
15An individual’s style of emotional and behavioral response across situations, especially those involving change or stress, is known as
- Aritual
- Btemperament
- Ccoping
- Dautonomy
16Which of the following statements is correct concerning stress and coping for toddlers?
- AToddlers commonly imitate their parent’s behavior in dealing with stressors
- BSiblings are viewed as allies and, thus, not common sources of stress for toddlers
- CRegressing to earlier infantile behavior is serious developmental problem
- DDiscussing upcoming stressful events is ill-advised; it intensifies the child’s stress
17A 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?
- ATell the child about the blood work early on the day of the appointment
- BTell the child about the blood work right before leaving for the appointment
- CTell the child at the office right before the phlebotomist enters the room
- DDo not tell the child about the blood work
18Which of the following events poses the greatest threat to a toddler’s health?
- AChildhood diseases
- BComplications from adverse vaccine reactions
- CAccidents
- DInfluenza in an unvaccinated child
19A nurse is assessing the home environment of a toddler. Which of the following poses the greatest and most immediate risk to the child?
- AA fenced-in pool in the backyard
- BAn entertainment center with the remote control on the top shelf
- CA closed window in the child’s bedroom
- DA toy box overflowing with toys
20A 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?
- AEncourage the toddler to drink orange juice and eat yogurt
- BEncourage the toddler to eat concentrated carbohydrates to absorb the lead
- CLimit foods high in iron such as spinach because iron retains lead in the body
- DEncourage dark chocolate, which contains antioxidants to help reduce lead levels
21An 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?
- AAsk the toddler if he wants to be examined today
- BAsk his mother to leave the room while the nurse examines him
- CHave him hold the stethoscope diaphragm on his chest while the nurse listens to his chest
- DHave his mother hold him down while the nurse examines him
22A 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?
- A“Don’t worry; eventually all children become toilet-trained.”
- B“How long does the child stay dry during the day?”
- C“Train him on a regular toilet instead of a potty chair.”
- D“Here is a training schedule to follow which is almost always successful.”
23A 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?
- A“This is a sign that he is not ready to toilet train yet.”
- B“This behavior is developmentally normal.”
- C“Tell him calmly to stop touching himself.”
- D“Mentioning it to the child will increase the behavior; best to ignore it.”
24Which is a common temperament pattern described by Chess and Thomas?
- AThe fussy child
- BThe happy child
- CThe unhappy child
- DThe slow-to-warm-up child
25How many words are in a toddler’s receptive language at 24 months of age?
- A500 words
- B1200 words
- C2400 words
- D3600 words
26A 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?
- A18 months
- B24 months
- C30 months
- D36 months
27Which scenario places a toddler at risk for injury? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.)
- AToddler playing with his preschool sibling’s toy
- BMop and a bucket of clean water in the kitchen
- CCup of hot coffee on the kitchen counter
- DA 25 pound toddler sitting in a forward-facing car seat in the back seat of a car
28A nurse is assessing a toddler during a well-child visit. Which of the following findings warrant further investigation? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
- ABare spots on the scalp, and broken hair
- BOverly concerned parents
- CBurns with sharply demarcated edges
- DBruises to the knees and chin, reportedly from a fall
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