Chapter 18 Practice Test

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

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

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?

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?

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

Approximately how much sleep do toddlers require each day?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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?

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

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

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?

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

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