Question 1

The nurse is conducting a review of systems. Which questions are appropriate when assessing the toddler's and preschooler's eyes? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Questions A, B, and E are directly related to assessing the health and function of the eyes. A) inquires about general vision problems, B) asks about strabismus (crossed eyes), a common issue in young children, and E) seeks information about the timing of the last eye exam, which is crucial for early detection of vision issues. C) and D) are related to ear health and hearing, not eyes.

Question 2

The nurse is conducting a review of systems during the physical assessment. Which questions are appropriate for the cardiovascular system? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Questions A and C are directly related to the cardiovascular system, as they inquire about heart murmurs and cyanosis, which are relevant to cardiovascular health.

Question 3

The nurse is assessing a toddler-age patient who has been provided a bottle at bedtime since birth. The nurse would assess this patient for baby-bottle caries, which tend to manifest between ________________months and 3 years of age.

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Question 4

Asthma is the most common disease among children and is typically diagnosed between the ages of 3 and ________________years old.

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Question 5

When conducting the physical assessment for the toddler-age patient, which are expected anthropometric measurements and vital signs? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Toddlers typically gain about 4 to 6 pounds and 3 inches in height each year. As they grow, their heart rate slightly decreases, while their blood pressure slightly increases, not decreases. Head and chest circumferences become more equal, not unequal, as they grow.

Question 6

The nurse is assessing the mouth of a 3-year-old patient and expects ________________deciduous teeth to be present upon inspection.

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Question 7

The nurse is conducting a skin assessment for a toddler-age patient who attends daycare. Which infectious skin disorders will the nurse include in the assessment process? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Tinea capitis (A) and ringworm (B) are fungal infections, and head lice (E) is a parasitic infestation, all of which are common infectious conditions that can spread in daycare settings. Eczema (C) and diaper rash (D) are non-infectious skin conditions.

Question 8

The nurse is conducting a review of systems as part of the well-child check-up for a toddler-age patient. Which questions are appropriate when assessing the child's teeth? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

These questions are appropriate for assessing a toddler's dental health: A) assesses the number of teeth, C) checks oral hygiene habits, D) inquires about fluoride exposure, and E) evaluates risk for tooth decay from bottle use. B) is not appropriate as orthodontist visits are not typical for toddlers.

Question 9

The nurse is assessing the preschool-age child's ability for coping and stress tolerance. Which questions are appropriate to include in the psychosocial history portion of the assessment process? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

These questions are relevant to assessing a child's coping and stress tolerance by understanding behavioral responses and potential aggression.

Question 10

Which assessment findings are expected during the head and face portion of the physical examination for the toddler- or preschool-age child? Select all that apply.

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Question 11

Which health problems are often assessed for during the toddler and preschool years? Select all that apply.

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Question 12

The nurse is conducting a psychosocial history during a scheduled well-child visit for a preschool-age patient. Which questions are appropriate when assessing the patient's nutrition? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Questions C and D are directly related to assessing the child's nutrition by inquiring about meal frequency and food preferences.

Question 13

The nurse is conducting a review of systems. Which questions are appropriate for the nurse to ask the parent of a toddler or preschooler when reviewing the neurologic system? Select all that apply.

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Question 14

The nurse is assessing a toddler's vaccination status. Which vaccines does the nurse anticipate administering during the 18-month well-child visit? Select all that apply.

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Question 15

When assessing a pediatric patient for potty-training readiness, the nurse knows that bowel and bladder control is usually achieved by ________________years of age.

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Question 16

The nurse is assessing a preschool-age patient's diet. The best way to perform this assessment is to ask for a ________________hour dietary recall.

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Question 17

The nurse is conducting a review of systems during a well-child checkup for a toddler-age patient. Which questions are appropriate to include when assessing the ears? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Questions A, B, C, and D are appropriate when assessing the ears during a well-child checkup. They address hearing response, speech development (which can be affected by hearing issues), the timing of the last hearing test, and history of ear infections (otitis media), all of which are relevant to ear health. Question E is not related to the ears but rather to vision.

Quiz 16: Assessing the Toddler and Preschooler