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What is a recommended guideline for an adult speaking to a toddler?
What is a recommended guideline for an adult speaking to a toddler?
Why do toddlers require different day care considerations compared to preschoolers?
Why do toddlers require different day care considerations compared to preschoolers?
Which developmental milestone should raise concern for a 16-month-old child?
Which developmental milestone should raise concern for a 16-month-old child?
What characteristics should parents consider when choosing a potty chair for their toddler?
What characteristics should parents consider when choosing a potty chair for their toddler?
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Which of the following physiological changes in toddlers aids protection against diseases?
Which of the following physiological changes in toddlers aids protection against diseases?
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Regarding fear in toddlers, which statement is true?
Regarding fear in toddlers, which statement is true?
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What behavior reported by a parent of an 18-month-old toddler should be a cause for concern?
What behavior reported by a parent of an 18-month-old toddler should be a cause for concern?
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What significant achievement should the nurse expect from a 2-year-old child?
What significant achievement should the nurse expect from a 2-year-old child?
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What is the best explanation for an 18-month-old toddler carrying her blanket around?
What is the best explanation for an 18-month-old toddler carrying her blanket around?
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What type of play are three toddlers engaging in when playing beside each other without interaction?
What type of play are three toddlers engaging in when playing beside each other without interaction?
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What guidance should the nurse provide to parents regarding limit-setting for toddlers?
What guidance should the nurse provide to parents regarding limit-setting for toddlers?
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What advice can be given to a parent of a very active 2-year-old who doesn't eat much?
What advice can be given to a parent of a very active 2-year-old who doesn't eat much?
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By what age should a toddler typically have achieved independent walking?
By what age should a toddler typically have achieved independent walking?
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What developmental characteristic is common in toddlers around 18 months when giving a preferred toy?
What developmental characteristic is common in toddlers around 18 months when giving a preferred toy?
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What is a typical communication milestone expected by the age of 2?
What is a typical communication milestone expected by the age of 2?
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What is a good guideline for determining serving sizes for a toddler?
What is a good guideline for determining serving sizes for a toddler?
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What behavior indicates a toddler is ready for toilet training?
What behavior indicates a toddler is ready for toilet training?
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Which toy would be considered most appropriate for a typical 2-year-old?
Which toy would be considered most appropriate for a typical 2-year-old?
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How can parents encourage a toddler to practice independence effectively?
How can parents encourage a toddler to practice independence effectively?
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What would be a concerning finding when assessing vital signs in a 2-year-old child?
What would be a concerning finding when assessing vital signs in a 2-year-old child?
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What is an expected language development milestone for a 2-year-old child?
What is an expected language development milestone for a 2-year-old child?
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When using time-outs as discipline for a 3-year-old, what is the recommended duration?
When using time-outs as discipline for a 3-year-old, what is the recommended duration?
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What is a healthy snack option for a toddler?
What is a healthy snack option for a toddler?
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What observation indicates a safety hazard for a curious toddler at home?
What observation indicates a safety hazard for a curious toddler at home?
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At what age should a toddler's weight be approximately four times their birth weight?
At what age should a toddler's weight be approximately four times their birth weight?
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Study Notes
Toddler Development
- An 18-month-old toddler who still walks by holding onto furniture should be evaluated by a developmental specialist.
- A 2-year-old child should be able to jump with both feet.
- It is normal for 18-month-old toddlers to carry around their favorite blanket. This behavior is self-consoling.
- Toddlers engage in parallel play, playing next to each other, but not with each other.
- When setting limits for a toddler, it is important to use praise as well as disapproval.
- Toddlers are very active and may have decreased appetites. It is important to encourage quiet time before meals to help them wind down.
- Toddlers should be limited to 24 ounces of milk per day.
- A good guideline for serving sizes for toddlers is 1 tablespoon of each type of food for each year of age.
- Children are ready for toilet training when they can communicate that they are wet.
- A 2-year-old child should be using two-word sentences.
- The appropriate time-out for a 3-year-old child is 3 minutes.
- Toddlers often test their power by saying "no" to everything. This is known as negativism.
- The expected weight of a 2-year-old is 4 times their birth weight.
- When speaking to toddlers, it is important to be at eye level.
- Toddlers have shorter attention spans than preschoolers.
- A 16-month-old child who does not walk independently should be evaluated by a medical professional.
- A potty chair should be small enough for the child's feet to touch the floor, sturdy, stable, and supportive of the child's back and arms.
- Good choices for toddler snacks include finger foods, foods served in colorful dishes, and foods that are varied and colorful.
- Physiological changes that protect toddlers against disease include toughening of the skin, increased capillary response for thermoregulation, and stabilization of body temperature.
- Fear is common in toddlers. Stress increases fear, and rituals can help toddlers deal with fear. It is difficult to eliminate learned fear, so adults should try to control their own fears in the presence of children.
- A 2-year-old child should weigh 3 times their birth weight.
- A 16-month-old who has not started walking independently should be evaluated by a health professional.
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This quiz covers important developmental milestones for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years. Participants will learn about physical activities, language skills, play behavior, and nutrition guidelines relevant to this age group. Test your knowledge on how to support healthy development during these formative years.