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OB/PEDS-Toddler
Lifespan - Toddler
Question | Answer |
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The age range for a toddler is? | 1 to 3 years |
Body proportions of a toddler are: | Early stage: top-heavy (exaggerated lumbar lordosis & protruding abdomen)Late stage: more proportionate |
What vital signs would a nurse expect to see in a toddler? | Pulse: 90 - 100BP: 100-80/64Temperature: 98 - 100 degrees FRespirations: 20 - 30 breaths per minute |
A mother expresses to the LPN her frustration that her 12 month old is not potty trained yet. What would be an appropriate respose by the LPN? | Your concerned about Mary's development. Don't worry, usually the toddler is not ready to toilet train until 18 - 24 months. Daytime control will come before night time. Besure to praise her success and ignore her accidents. |
Behavior is uninhibited, energetic, seeks approval & attention, personal goals, likes to use the word "no", exhibits possesiveness, repetitive actions, tantrums is what Erickson stage? | Autonomy versus shame and doubt. |
Between 24 months and 3 years, the toddler focuses on using language to meet their needs and are expanding their memory. This is characteristic of what Piage Stage? | Preoperational |
Communication & Language Development | 2 1/2 years: vocabulary = 450 words3 1/2 years: child can answer questions & use brief sentances.(Usually the # of words per sentance is equal to the childs age.) |
Daily Nutritional Recommendations for a toddler ages 1 - 3 years old is: | Meat = 1 moreVeggies = 2 or moreFruit/Cereal/Bread = 2 or moreMilk = 24 oz. per dayFood should be in bite size pieces, finger foods, & smaller portions. |
Sleep requirements for a toddler are: | 12 hours per night & 1 day time nap |