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Growth and Development: Toddlers and Preschoolers Complete Questions and Answers 2023

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Based on your knowledge of the World Health Organization (WHO) growth chart determination, what would be the weight determination and the health implication for a 2.5-year-old child who weighed 3.... 5K kg at birth? 1. 7 kg 2. 10.5 kg 3. 14 kg 4. 17.5 kg Ans- 3 The nurse is preparing to perform a physical assessment on a 3-year-old toddler. What technique should the nurse use to gain cooperation from the child? 1. Begin with the most invasive parts of the exam to get those done quickly. 2. Use a systematic approach from head to toe to avoid missing any areas. 3. Stop if the child protests or refuses to cooperate. 4. Begin with least invasive parts of the exam then move to more intrusive areas. Ans- 4 When taking the dietary history of a preschooler, the nurse is told by the child's mother that the preschooler will go several days eating very little. Other days, the preschooler cannot seem to get enough food. What is the appropriate interpretation of this situation? 1. Preschoolers are expected to eat a more adult-type meal pattern. 2. Preschoolers should consume the same number of calories every day. 3. Preschoolers should not be expected to sit with the family for meals, so should be allowed to snack whenever necessary. 4. This is typical behavior, as preschoolers will fluctuate in the amount of intake at each meal. Ans4 The mother of a 4-year-old boy is concerned because she thinks her son is touching his genitals frequently and asks the nurse if there is anything she can do about it. There are no signs of sexual abuse or urinary issues. What would the nurse's best response be? 1. "You should put him in time-out whenever he touches himself." 2. "Childhood masturbation is common and part of Freud's developmental stage." 3. "Ensure that he has a private space to engage in this type of behavior." 4. "You can give him a toy to distract him from this behavior." Ans- 2 The nurse is aware that signs of readiness for toilet training in toddlers/preschoolers include which behaviors? Select all that apply. 1. Infrequent bowel movements 2. Not bothered by the feeling of a wet or dirty diaper 3. Wakes from every nap with a wet diaper 4. Ability to follow simple directions 5. Ability to pull pants up and down Ans- 4, 5 An 18 month old female is brought to the clinic by her mother for a well-child visit. What components of an assessment would [Show More]

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