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18. A nurse is assessing language development in a toddler from a bilingual family. What should the nurse expect about the child's language development? A. Is slower than expected B. Is developing as expected C. Is more advanced than expected D. Will require assistance from a speech therapist - A. Is slower than expected 19. A mother asks the nurse when her child should have his first dentist visit. What should the nurse tell the mother? A. At age 3 B. Just before beginning kindergarten C. Twelve months after the first primary tooth erupts D. Soon after the first primary tooth erupts, usually around 1 year of age - D. Soon after the first primary tooth erupts, usually around 1 year of age 20. The mother of a toddler asks the nurse when she will know that her child is ready to start toilet training. The nurse should tell the mother that which observation is a sign of physical readiness? A. The child has been walking for 2 years. B. The child can eat using a fork and knife. C. The child no longer has temper tantrums. D. The child can remove his or her own clothing. - D. The child can remove his or her own clothing. 21. The mother of a 9 year old child who is 5 feet 1 inch in height asks a nurse about car safety seats. What should the nurse tell the mother to use? A. Front booster seat B. Rear convertible seat C. Forward-facing carseat D. Rear seat using lap and shoulder seat belts - D. Rear seat using lap and shoulder seat belts 22. The mother of a 5-year-old asks the nurse how often her child should undergo a dental examination. When should the nurse tell the mother the child should have dental examinations? A. Once a year B. Every 3 months C. Every 6 months D. Whenever a new primary tooth erupts - C. Every 6 months 23. A nurse, planning play activities for a hospitalized school-age child, uses Erikson's theory of psychosocial development to select an appropriate activity. The nurse should select an activity that will assist is developing which psychosocial stage? A. Initiative B. Autonomy C.A sense of trust D. A sense of industry - D. A sense of industry 24. A nurse, assigned to care for a hospitalized child who is 8 years old, plans care, taking into account Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. According to Erikson's theory, which task represents the primary developmental task of this child? A. Mastering useful skills and tools B. Gaining independence from parents C. Developing a sense of trust in the world D. Developing a sense of control over self and body functions - A. Mastering useful skills and tools 25. A school nurse providesinformation to the parents ofschool-age children regarding appropriate dental care. What should the nurse tell the parents their children should do? A. Brush their teeth every morning and at bedtime B. Brush and floss their teeth after meals and at bedtime C. Brush and floss their teeth every morning and at bedtime D. Brush their teeth every morning and at bedtime and floss the teeth once a day, preferably at bedtime - B. Brush and floss their teeth after meals and at bedtime 26. The parents of an adolescent tell the school nurse that they are frustrated because their daughter has become self-centered, lazy, and irresponsible. Whatshould the nurse tell the parents? A. That this is normal behavior for an adolescent B. To restrict any social privileges until the behavior stops C. That this type of behavior is usually the result of parents' spoiling a child D. That their daughter will need to see a child psychologist if the behavior continues - A. That this is normal behavior for an adolescent 27. A nurse is preparing to care for a hospitalized teenage girl who is in skeletal traction. The nurse plans care knowing that the most likely primary concern of the teenager is which? A. Body image B. Obtaining adequate nutrition C. Keeping up with schoolwork D. Obtaining adequate rest and sleep - A. Body image