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?

<p>Respiratory system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Brain develops to about 90% of its adult size (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>For better balance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Due to potential concerns related to Jason's hip health. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A wide-spaced gait when walking. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Space available to accommodate more food. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Spreading the feet wide apart while walking. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By 2.5 to 3 years of age. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By facilitating bladder and bowel control. (B)</p> 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?

<p>Underdevelopment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Autonomy and development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Passivity and difficulty in linking language to action (B)</p> 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?

<p>Severely limit television viewing until at least 2 years old (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Naming objects and answering questions with simple and brief responses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Toilet training varies based on each child's ability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>As a result of a power struggle over autonomy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Toilet training commencement should be based on a child's readiness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>As a temporary expression of babyish behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Offering an external perspective on issues related to autonomy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>During the toddler period (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>10 minutes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>2-year-old children may think they will be flushed away (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Including urination in the toilet training process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Change the child to training pants, explaining it is difficult to stay dry while sleeping (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It makes the child lose confidence (A)</p> 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?

<p>To make the children understand the process better (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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