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Which activity would cause the nurse to be concerned if an 18-month-old child is unable to perform it?
Which activity would cause the nurse to be concerned if an 18-month-old child is unable to perform it?
What is AIDS commonly associated with in children?
What is AIDS commonly associated with in children?
How should the nurse obtain consent for an infant in a foster home to undergo a series of X-rays?
How should the nurse obtain consent for an infant in a foster home to undergo a series of X-rays?
What is the risk of continuing to give a 15-month-old child whole milk from a bottle?
What is the risk of continuing to give a 15-month-old child whole milk from a bottle?
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Which discipline strategy should the nurse suggest that the mother use for her 18-month-old?
Which discipline strategy should the nurse suggest that the mother use for her 18-month-old?
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Which age group is most likely to identify their pain as punishment for past behavior?
Which age group is most likely to identify their pain as punishment for past behavior?
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Which approach would be most effective when interviewing a preschool-age girl who has been sexually abused about the event?
Which approach would be most effective when interviewing a preschool-age girl who has been sexually abused about the event?
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What is the most realistic approach for the nurse to use to manage a hospitalized toddler's temper tantrum?
What is the most realistic approach for the nurse to use to manage a hospitalized toddler's temper tantrum?
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Which finding should lead the nurse to suspect child abuse when assessing a 2-year-old child with a broken arm?
Which finding should lead the nurse to suspect child abuse when assessing a 2-year-old child with a broken arm?
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To prevent the spread of pertussis infection, which of the following is the most important action for the nurse to take when caring for a young child admitted to the hospital?
To prevent the spread of pertussis infection, which of the following is the most important action for the nurse to take when caring for a young child admitted to the hospital?
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Which signs and symptoms should the nurse include when teaching a new mother about intussusception?
Which signs and symptoms should the nurse include when teaching a new mother about intussusception?
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What should the nurse tell a parent who asks about using a car seat for a toddler in a hip spica cast?
What should the nurse tell a parent who asks about using a car seat for a toddler in a hip spica cast?
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Which of the following is the leading cause of death among toddlers?
Which of the following is the leading cause of death among toddlers?
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What should be a priority in the dietary instructions for a 3-year-old child with iron deficiency anemia?
What should be a priority in the dietary instructions for a 3-year-old child with iron deficiency anemia?
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Why should raisins be limited as a snack food in toddlers?
Why should raisins be limited as a snack food in toddlers?
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What is the best action for the nurse when a 2-year-old child begins to scream and cry during an assessment?
What is the best action for the nurse when a 2-year-old child begins to scream and cry during an assessment?
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Which behavior is characteristic of toddlers?
Which behavior is characteristic of toddlers?
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What intervention is most important for a nurse to include in the plan of care for a 2-year-old child with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)?
What intervention is most important for a nurse to include in the plan of care for a 2-year-old child with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)?
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What is the nurse's highest priority when caring for a toddler with hemophilia who has multiple injuries after falling off a sliding board?
What is the nurse's highest priority when caring for a toddler with hemophilia who has multiple injuries after falling off a sliding board?
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Which is the nurse's best response to parents who do not want their child to have a varicella immunization?
Which is the nurse's best response to parents who do not want their child to have a varicella immunization?
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Which approach by a nurse is the best for trying to take a crying toddler's temperature?
Which approach by a nurse is the best for trying to take a crying toddler's temperature?
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A nurse is providing dietary teaching for the parents of a child with celiac disease. Which statement by the parents indicates effective teaching?
A nurse is providing dietary teaching for the parents of a child with celiac disease. Which statement by the parents indicates effective teaching?
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A 16-month-old child is seen in the clinic for a checkup for the first time. The nurse notices that the toddler limps when walking. Which would be appropriate to use when assessing this toddler for developmental dysplasia of the hip?
A 16-month-old child is seen in the clinic for a checkup for the first time. The nurse notices that the toddler limps when walking. Which would be appropriate to use when assessing this toddler for developmental dysplasia of the hip?
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The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a preschool-age child with a fractured humerus. The child is crying and screaming, 'I hate you.' Which action would be most appropriate?
The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a preschool-age child with a fractured humerus. The child is crying and screaming, 'I hate you.' Which action would be most appropriate?
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Which intervention does the nurse tell the family to expect after a preschool child undergoes a tetralogy of Fallot repair?
Which intervention does the nurse tell the family to expect after a preschool child undergoes a tetralogy of Fallot repair?
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Which behavior should the nurse interpret as a delay in early development in a 3-year-old child with Down syndrome?
Which behavior should the nurse interpret as a delay in early development in a 3-year-old child with Down syndrome?
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Which conditions should the nurse mention as possible long-term effects of low-dose lead exposure?
Which conditions should the nurse mention as possible long-term effects of low-dose lead exposure?
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Which interventions are indicated for a toddler admitted in respiratory distress who keeps pulling at the oxygen mask?
Which interventions are indicated for a toddler admitted in respiratory distress who keeps pulling at the oxygen mask?
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Which statement by the parents indicates effective teaching about celiac disease?
Which statement by the parents indicates effective teaching about celiac disease?
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Which discipline strategy should the nurse suggest that the mother use for her 18-month-old?
Which discipline strategy should the nurse suggest that the mother use for her 18-month-old?
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True or false: Playing tag with other children is a concerning activity for an 18-month-old child?
True or false: Playing tag with other children is a concerning activity for an 18-month-old child?
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True or false: AIDS in children is commonly associated with developmental delays?
True or false: AIDS in children is commonly associated with developmental delays?
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True or false: The nurse should obtain consent for X-rays from the child's biological parent?
True or false: The nurse should obtain consent for X-rays from the child's biological parent?
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True or false: Weaning a 15-month-old child from the bottle can help avoid malocclusion?
True or false: Weaning a 15-month-old child from the bottle can help avoid malocclusion?
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True or false: Benign febrile seizures can lead to a developmental delay for the child.
True or false: Benign febrile seizures can lead to a developmental delay for the child.
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True or false: A child with pertussis should be placed in a negative pressure room to prevent the spread of the infection.
True or false: A child with pertussis should be placed in a negative pressure room to prevent the spread of the infection.
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True or false: Intussusception is characterized by abdominal distension and vomiting.
True or false: Intussusception is characterized by abdominal distension and vomiting.
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True or false: A toddler in a hip spica cast can still use the car seat they already have.
True or false: A toddler in a hip spica cast can still use the car seat they already have.
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True or false: A nurse should ignore a crying toddler when trying to take their temperature.
True or false: A nurse should ignore a crying toddler when trying to take their temperature.
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True or false: A child with celiac disease should avoid eating fruits.
True or false: A child with celiac disease should avoid eating fruits.
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True or false: Ortolani's maneuver is an appropriate assessment for developmental dysplasia of the hip.
True or false: Ortolani's maneuver is an appropriate assessment for developmental dysplasia of the hip.
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True or false: Isolation is required for a client with asthma exacerbation who was exposed to varicella (chickenpox) 1 week ago.
True or false: Isolation is required for a client with asthma exacerbation who was exposed to varicella (chickenpox) 1 week ago.
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True or false: A support group for abusive parents would be a helpful referral for the mother in this scenario?
True or false: A support group for abusive parents would be a helpful referral for the mother in this scenario?
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True or false: An 18-month-old child is expected to be able to say three words?
True or false: An 18-month-old child is expected to be able to say three words?
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True or false: Eating very little and consuming only a single type of food for weeks on end is characteristic of adolescents?
True or false: Eating very little and consuming only a single type of food for weeks on end is characteristic of adolescents?
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True or false: The nurse's highest priority when caring for a toddler with hemophilia who has multiple injuries after falling off a sliding board is administering platelets as ordered?
True or false: The nurse's highest priority when caring for a toddler with hemophilia who has multiple injuries after falling off a sliding board is administering platelets as ordered?
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True or false: Sharing is a developmental milestone that toddlers should be able to achieve?
True or false: Sharing is a developmental milestone that toddlers should be able to achieve?
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True or false: Homicide is the leading cause of death among toddlers?
True or false: Homicide is the leading cause of death among toddlers?
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True or false: Iron deficiency anemia is a common condition in toddlers?
True or false: Iron deficiency anemia is a common condition in toddlers?
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True or false: Raisins should be limited as a snack food in toddlers due to their high nutritional value?
True or false: Raisins should be limited as a snack food in toddlers due to their high nutritional value?
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True or false: The nurse should suggest reprimand as a discipline strategy for an 18-month-old child?
True or false: The nurse should suggest reprimand as a discipline strategy for an 18-month-old child?
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True or false: Adolescents are most likely to identify their pain as punishment for past behavior?
True or false: Adolescents are most likely to identify their pain as punishment for past behavior?
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True or false: The most effective approach to interviewing a preschool-age girl who has been sexually abused is to 'play out' the event using anatomically correct dolls?
True or false: The most effective approach to interviewing a preschool-age girl who has been sexually abused is to 'play out' the event using anatomically correct dolls?
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True or false: The most realistic approach for the nurse to use to manage a hospitalized toddler's temper tantrum is to offer material or emotional bribes?
True or false: The most realistic approach for the nurse to use to manage a hospitalized toddler's temper tantrum is to offer material or emotional bribes?
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True or false: Down syndrome is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder.
True or false: Down syndrome is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder.
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True or false: A preschool child who underwent tetralogy of Fallot repair may have an activity restriction for several days.
True or false: A preschool child who underwent tetralogy of Fallot repair may have an activity restriction for several days.
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True or false: Lack of use of expressive language is a delay in early development in a child with Down syndrome.
True or false: Lack of use of expressive language is a delay in early development in a child with Down syndrome.
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True or false: Low-dose lead exposure can have long-term effects on a child's health.
True or false: Low-dose lead exposure can have long-term effects on a child's health.
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True or false: Restraint is an appropriate intervention for a toddler who is trying to remove an oxygen mask.
True or false: Restraint is an appropriate intervention for a toddler who is trying to remove an oxygen mask.
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True or false: The parents of a child with low-dose lead exposure should be informed about the possible long-term effects.
True or false: The parents of a child with low-dose lead exposure should be informed about the possible long-term effects.
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Study Notes
Child Development and Health
- By 18 months, a child should be able to perform activities such as pointing to body parts, following simple directions, and imitating gestures.
- AIDS in children is commonly associated with developmental delays and failure to thrive.
Consent and Medicolegal Issues
- For an infant in a foster home, consent for a series of X-rays should be obtained from the foster parents or the court-appointed guardian.
Nutrition and Hydration
- Continuing to give a 15-month-old child whole milk from a bottle can lead to malocclusion and negatively impact dental health.
- Raisins should be limited as a snack food in toddlers due to their high sugar content and potential choking hazard.
Discipline and Behavior
- For an 18-month-old, a discipline strategy that encourages positive behavior and ignores negative behavior can be effective.
- Toddlers are characterized by their curiosity and testing of boundaries.
Pain Management
- Children between the ages of 3-5 may identify their pain as punishment for past behavior.
Abuse and Neglect
- A broken arm in a 2-year-old child may be a sign of child abuse, and the nurse should suspect abuse in such cases.
- A support group for abusive parents can be a helpful referral to prevent further abuse.
Infectious Diseases
- Pertussis infection can be prevented in a hospitalized child by placing them in a negative pressure room and ensuring proper ventilation.
- Varicella immunization is important, and parents who refuse it should be educated on its benefits.
Respiratory Distress
- For a toddler admitted in respiratory distress who keeps pulling at the oxygen mask, interventions such as distraction, reassurance, and gentle restraint may be necessary.
Orthopedic Conditions
- Intussusception is characterized by abdominal distension, vomiting, and bloody stools.
- Ortolani's maneuver is an appropriate assessment for developmental dysplasia of the hip in toddlers.
Hemophilia and Hemorrhage
- For a toddler with hemophilia who has multiple injuries, the nurse's highest priority is to control bleeding and prevent further injury.
Cardiovascular Conditions
- Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) repair may require activity restrictions for several days post-operatively.
- For a preschool-age child who undergoes TOF repair, the nurse should educate the family on expected outcomes and restrictions.
Genetic Disorders
- Down syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by delayed speech and language development, and a lack of expressive language is a delay in early development.
- Low-dose lead exposure can have long-term effects on a child's health, including developmental delays and learning disabilities.
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This quiz tests your knowledge on how to respond to a common parenting situation. Learn the best approach when two toddlers refuse to share their toys and one starts crying. Find out if you should encourage the parents to teach their children to share or do nothing as it is considered normal behavior for toddlers.
