Toddlers' Physical Development Quiz

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What physical characteristic do toddlers typically have according to the text?

Stable gait

Strong abdominal muscles

Decreased lordotic curve

Prominent chest circumference (correct)

Why do toddlers tend to have a forward curve of the spine in the sacral area?

Due to overactive abdominal muscles

Due to lower respiratory infections

Due to a lack of balance

Due to weak abdominal muscles (correct)

At what age is BMI screening typically completed for toddlers?

18 months

36 months

48 months

24 months (correct)

Which system mainly undergoes maturation in toddlers during this time period?

Respiratory system Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the brain in toddlers by 2 years of age?

Brain develops to about 90% of its adult size Signup and view all the answers

Why are toddlers more prone to walking with a wide stance?

For better balance Signup and view all the answers

Why does the nurse provide patient education to Jason's father?

Due to potential concerns related to Jason's hip health. Signup and view all the answers

What indicates that a toddler might have dislocated hips when walking?

A wide-spaced gait when walking. Signup and view all the answers

Why does stomach capacity increasing allow a child to eat three meals a day?

Space available to accommodate more food. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of typical toddler walking that the nurse should reaffirm with Jason's father?

Spreading the feet wide apart while walking. Signup and view all the answers

When do all 20 deciduous teeth are generally present in toddlers?

By 2.5 to 3 years of age. Signup and view all the answers

Why does complete myelination of the spinal cord enable toilet training?

By facilitating bladder and bowel control. Signup and view all the answers

What does the inability of a 2-year-old to speak in two-word, noun-verb simple sentences imply?

Underdevelopment Signup and view all the answers

Why are parents often worried when their child does not show language development by 2 years old?

Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Signup and view all the answers

What does the frequent use of the word 'no' by toddlers indicate?

Autonomy and development Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text suggest that watching television is not beneficial for toddlers' language development?

Passivity and difficulty in linking language to action Signup and view all the answers

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, what recommendation is made regarding television viewing for children under 2 years old?

Severely limit television viewing until at least 2 years old Signup and view all the answers

How can parents best encourage language development in toddlers according to the text?

Naming objects and answering questions with simple and brief responses Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect parents should understand about toilet training according to the text?

Toilet training varies based on each child's ability Signup and view all the answers

Why might parents experience concerns during the toddler period according to the text?

As a result of a power struggle over autonomy Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about starting toilet training according to the child's ability?

Toilet training commencement should be based on a child's readiness Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the text describe toddlers wanting to be carried or rocked?

As a temporary expression of babyish behavior Signup and view all the answers

What role can a nurse play in helping parents manage toddler behaviors according to the text?

Offering an external perspective on issues related to autonomy Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the text mention that toilet training is usually introduced?

During the toddler period Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended time limit for a child to remain on a potty chair?

10 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important not to flush the toilet while the child is sitting on it?

2-year-old children may think they will be flushed away Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after a child has mastered defecation?

Including urination in the toilet training process Signup and view all the answers

How should parents approach nighttime dryness in toddlers according to the text?

Change the child to training pants, explaining it is difficult to stay dry while sleeping Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important not to equate 'good' with dryness and 'bad' with wetness in potty training?

It makes the child lose confidence Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to reintroduce training pants and attempt toilet training again when the child seems more ready?

To make the children understand the process better Signup and view all the answers