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Chapter 8: From Toddler to Preschool
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Chapter 8: From Toddler to Preschool

Pediatric Nursing The Critical Components of Nursing Care 1st Edition by Kathryn Rudd

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Chapter 8: From Toddler to Preschool

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

  1. When assessing a toddler, it is important to remember that:
  2. Their heads are naturally larger than the rest of their body.
  3. Their abdomens are usually slightly distended.
  4. They have a lower fluid requirement.
  5. They have small tongues in proportion to their airways.

 

ANS: 1

  Feedback
1. A toddler has a larger head, as this is a fast-growing structure during this time period.
2. A sign of distention should be evaluated in a toddler.
3. The fluid requirement actually remains the same or increases the more active the child becomes.
4. The tongues of toddlers are proportionate to their airway.

KEY: Content Area: Growth and Development | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process | Client Need: Physiological Integrity | Cognitive Level: Knowledge | REF: Chapter 8 | Type: Multiple Choice

 

 

 

  1. A nursing student is assessing a 15 month old. The student knows that the child is well nourished if all except __________ are present.
  2. Even hair distribution
  3. Dry skin
  4. Balanced weight and height
  5. Dirty fingernails

 

ANS: 2

  Feedback
1. Hair will distribute evenly with a balanced diet.
2. Dry skin can indicate malnutrition in vitamins and minerals.
3. As the child follows their own growth curve and demonstrates a steady progress, this indicates good nutrition.
4. The nailbeds do not give an indication as to whether the child is receiving the proper nutrition. It can be an indication for needing hand washing skills demonstrated.

KEY: Content Area: Growth and Development | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process | Client Need: Physiological Integrity | Cognitive Level: Comprehension | REF: Chapter 8 | Type: Multiple Choice

 

 

 

  1. A mother is concerned because her 3-year-old son likes to sit close to a television screen. The nurse knows that:
  2. This is normal behavior, and as the child grows, this will stop.
  3. The child should be told to sit way from the television.
  4. The child is using the television to avoid interactions with parents.
  5. The child is expressing himself and exerting independence.

 

ANS: 1

  Feedback
1. A child will grow out of the behavior and require the parents to be patient.
2. Telling the child to sit away from the television will bring attention to a negative behavior, possibly causing the child to continue the behavior.
3. The child does not comprehend the difference in these interactions.
4. The child is giving his attention to the television because of entertainment, not because of learning how to express himself.

KEY: Content Area: Behavioral | Integrated Processes: Teaching/Learning | Client Need: Psychological Integrity | Cognitive Level: Application | REF: Chapter 8 | Type: Multiple Choice

 

 

 

  1. A 3-year-old boy is having his blood pressure checked at the well-child clinic. A systolic blood pressure for a child of this age would be:
  2. 84-104.
  3. 50-84.
  4. 100-120.
  5. 90-110.

 

ANS: 1

  Feedback
1. A systolic blood pressure within this range is appropriate for a 3 year old.
2. The systolic blood pressure is too low for this age range.
3. A systolic blood pressure should not go higher than 104, otherwise interventions should be taken.
4. A systolic blood pressure should go down to 84 and should not exceed 104.

KEY: Content Area: Growth and Development | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process | Client Need: Physiological Integrity | Cognitive Level: Knowledge | REF: Chapter 8 | Type: Multiple Choice

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