Test Bank Answers Health Promotion Of The Toddler Ch.19 - Safe Maternity Nursing Care 2nd Ed - Exam Resource Pack by Luanne Linnard Palmer. DOCX document preview.
Chapter 19: Health Promotion of the Toddler
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 1. The parent of a toddler states, “My child is constantly saying ‘no.’” When documenting this in the medical record, which term should the nurse use?
1) | Autonomy |
2) | Egocentric |
3) | Negativism |
4) | Temperament |
____ 2. A nurse is teaching parents about the growing independence of toddlerhood. Which term would the nurse use to describe this behavior?
1) | Egocentric |
2) | Temperament |
3) | Anxiety |
4) | Autonomy |
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____ 3. A nurse is educating parents on the increased risks that the toddler encounters due to the toddler’s exploration and curiosity. What risk is increased in the toddler stage of development?
1) | SIDS |
2) | Suffocation |
3) | Poisoning |
4) | Motor vehicle accidents |
____ 4. Which should the nurse recommend to the parents of a toddler who is exhibiting tantrums?
1) | Ignoring the child’s behavior |
2) | Locking the child in the bedroom |
3) | Swatting the child on the backside |
4) | Giving in to the demands of the child |
____ 5. A nurse is providing nutrition education for a toddler-aged child. What statement by the parent requires further education?
1) | “We offer three meals and three snacks per day.” |
2) | “We offer smaller portions at mealtime.” |
3) | “We let our toddler drink as much milk as he wants.” |
4) | “We offer nutritious no-sugar snacks.” |
____ 6. Which parental statement regarding the sleep needs of a toddler indicates the need for additional education from the nurse?
1) | “My child should sleep a total of 14 hours per day.” |
2) | “My child will need only one afternoon nap versus two naps per day.” |
3) | “I should not put my child down for a nap too late in the afternoon.” |
4) | “I should expect my child to sleep 14 hours each night in addition to an afternoon nap.” |
____ 7. A nurse is discussing object permanence with parents. Which activity should the nurse recommend to the parents to understand and challenge the toddler’s object permanence?
1) | Hopscotch |
2) | Stacking blocks |
3) | Play hide-and-seek |
4) | Building a puzzle |
____ 8. Which should the nurse identify as most important to social development during the toddler stage of development?
1) | Peer |
2) | Sibling-like |
3) | Religious figures |
4) | Day-care providers |
____ 9. A mother is concerned about her toddler’s protruding abdomen. What is the nurse’s best response?
1) | “This is a sign of malnourishment.” |
2) | “This is a sign of obesity.” |
3) | “This is a typical distinct characteristic.” |
4) | “This is a sign of anemia.” |
____ 10. The parents of a toddler have not sought the recommended dental care for their child. Which type of abuse should the nurse identify in this situation?
1) | Physical abuse |
2) | Physical neglect |
3) | Emotional abuse |
4) | Emotional neglect |
____ 11. Which of the following data collected during the health history process causes the nurse to assess for autism?
1) | Using pronouns incorrectly |
2) | Sleeping less than 14 hours per day |
3) | Using two-word sentences at 20 months of age |
4) | Lacking interest in games such as hide-and-seek |
____ 12. The nurse is providing care to a toddler-aged client whose laboratory data indicate anemia. Which question should the nurse include in the health history of this patient?
1) | “Does your child eat green leafy vegetables?” |
2) | “Does your child have a history of bleeding?” |
3) | “How much milk does your child drink each day?” |
4) | “Does your child eat the same types of foods as the rest of the family?” |
____ 13. A nurse is teaching parents about appropriate infection-control measures to reduce the risk of seasonal influenza. Which statement indicates a misunderstanding of appropriate precautions?
1) | “We help our toddler wash his hands with soap and water frequently.” |
2) | “We remind our toddler to use his elbow to cover his mouth when he coughs or sneezes.” |
3) | “We avoid crowds during flu season.” |
4) | “We avoid vaccinating our toddler against the flu.” |
____ 14. A home-care nurse is conducting a home visit for a family with a toddler-aged patient. Which finding requires further education related to safety?
1) | Safety gate blocking the bathroom |
2) | Cooking pots on the back burner |
3) | A bucket of water in the kitchen |
4) | Cleaning supplies under the sink in a locked cabinet |
____ 15. Which point should the nurse include in a teaching session for the parents of a toddler-aged patient who live in a home with stairs?
1) | Allowing the child to walk up and down the steps independently to enhance autonomy |
2) | Ensuring that the child is instructed not to use the steps without assistance |
3) | Placing a gate so the child is unable to access the steps without supervision |
4) | Suggesting that the family consider moving to a home that does not have steps |
____ 16. Which nursing action is appropriate when assisting with the assessment of a toddler-aged patient who is diagnosed with a communicable disease?
1) | Asking the parents if the child has been exposed to anyone who has been sick |
2) | Determining if the child has received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine |
3) | Establishing if the mother was exposed to any sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during pregnancy |
4) | Monitoring for any musculoskeletal abnormalities |
____ 17. A nurse is educating parents on the risk for iron-deficiency anemia related to poor nutritional intake. What intervention should the nurse offer?
1) | Increase milk consumption. |
2) | Increase iron-rich foods. |
3) | Limit water intake. |
4) | Offer calcium supplements. |
____ 18. A nurse is discussing language development with a mother whose toddler is deaf. What is the best suggestion to offer?
1) | “Toddlers who are deaf will not have language development.” |
2) | “Toddlers who are deaf will acquire sign-language development at the same rate as hearing toddlers acquiring spoken language.” |
3) | “Toddlers who are deaf will have language delays.” |
4) | “Toddlers who are deaf will have difficulty expressing their needs.” |
____ 19. A mother expresses to the nurse that her toddler has a fear of the dark. What is the BEST intervention that the nurse should offer?
1) | Ignore the fear. |
2) | Offer a night-light. |
3) | Offer the child to sleep with the parent. |
4) | Sleep with the light on. |
____ 20. A mother expresses to the nurse that her toddler protests every new person. What statement should the nurse offer?
1) | “Leave the room with your toddler when this behavior occurs.” |
2) | “Sneak out of the room when this behavior occurs.” |
3) | “This is known as stranger anxiety.” |
4) | “This behavior requires discipline.” |
Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
____ 21. A nurse is providing education on child safety seats. Which interventions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
1) | Never place a child safety seat in the front seat of a vehicle. |
2) | The toddler can be placed in a forward-facing toddler seat. |
3) | Properly use safety belt positioning. |
4) | Research the manufacturer’s safety instructions. |
5) | The back seat is the safest place for all children younger than 13 years. |
____ 22. A nurse is providing education on discipline and using time-outs as a mechanism of choice. What interventions should the nurse offer regarding time-outs? (Select all that apply.)
1) | Keep the time-outs brief. |
2) | Keep time-outs consistent. |
3) | Implement a time-out immediately after the misbehavior. |
4) | Use time-outs in public. |
5) | All caregivers should be in agreement with time-outs. |
____ 23. A nurse is providing parental education on toddler dentition. What interventions should the nurse offer to promote success? (Select all that apply.)
1) | Brush teeth twice a day. |
2) | Use fluoride-containing toothpaste. |
3) | Floss the teeth. |
4) | Avoid putting the toddler to bed with milk or juice. |
5) | Use a hard-bristled toothbrush. |
____ 24. A nurse is reviewing a toddler’s medical record and sees an indication of malnourishment. What laboratory tests should the nurse be expecting to be ordered? (Select all that apply.)
1) | CBC with differential |
2) | MMR titer |
3) | Varicella titer |
4) | Comprehensive electrolyte panel |
5) | Albumin |
Completion
Complete each statement.
25. The nurse is providing care to a toddler-aged patient who weighs 10 kg. What is the minimum number of kilocalories this child should receive each day? Record your answer as a whole number. ____________________
Chapter 19: Health Promotion of the Toddler
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