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What should the nurse suggest as the most appropriate toy choice for a 3-year-old?
- A. A board game
- B. A small pet, such as a goldfish
- C. A large construction set
- D. Push-pull toys
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Large construction sets are suitable for a 3-year-old, supporting their developmental play needs.
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Which bedtime preparation rituals are the most appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
- A. Telling a story
- B. Placing a favorite toy in bed
- C. Placing a glass of water at the bedside
- D. Turning on a night-light
- E. Playing energetically
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Telling a story, placing a favorite toy in bed, providing water, and using a night-light are soothing bedtime rituals; energetic play is stimulating.
What understanding will guide the nurse's response?
- A. Children are unlikely to notice their grandmother's absence if no one reminds them.
- B. Young children often understand that other people die, but do not equate it with themselves.
- C. The children's response will depend entirely on whether they have been acquainted with death before this.
- D. Children can understand the concept of a higher being much like adults can.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Between 3 and 4 years, children understand others may die but do not relate death to themselves.
The nurse points out what advantage(s) of a nursery school or preschool experience?
- A. Increasing self-confidence
- B. Fostering group cooperation
- C. Detecting adjustment problems
- D. Attainment of toilet training skills
- E. Playing experiences with other children
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Preschool fosters self-confidence, group cooperation, social skills, and early detection of adjustment problems; toilet training typically occurs before preschool.
What is this perception, as described in Piaget's theory?
- A. Egocentrism
- B. Artificialism
- C. Animism
- D. Intuition
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In Piaget's intuitive stage, preschoolers use prelogical thinking based on appearance, such as valuing a nickel over a dime because it is larger.
Which major developmental tasks will the nurse expect a child to accomplish by the end of the preschool years?
- A. Development of parallel play
- B. Acceptance of separation
- C. Increased communication skills
- D. Consistent appetite
- E. Control of bodily functions
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Preschoolers achieve acceptance of separation, increased communication skills, and control of bodily functions; parallel play is earlier, and appetite remains inconsistent.