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Toddlers
Fall 2012
13
Nursing
Professional
09/20/2012

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What is a good way to promote independence in toddlers?
Definition

A good promotion of independence is feeding himself at this stage.

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When can a child walk independently?
Definition

The child should be able to do this by 12-18 months.

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What are important ways to guide a toddler?
Definition

Establish limits and praise them.

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How does a parent know when a child is ready to toilet train?
Definition

A child normally will communicate readiness to toilet train on their own.

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Offering 2 choices to a toddler establishes what?
Definition

This helps the child to establish independence while still under the supervision of an adult.

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What is a normal language development in a 2 yr old?
Definition

At this stage, children should be able to say 2 word sentences.

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What is the guideline for timeouts?
Definition
1 minute for every year of age
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What is a normal fear for a preschooler?
Definition
A normal fear during this stage is bodily harm.
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When does separation anxiety normally manifest itself most in a child?
Definition

Separation anxiety normally occurs the most between 12-18 months

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Children often express denial during separation from their parents. How do they manifest this in their behavior?
Definition
Children often ignore their parents to express this.
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When giving an IM injection, where is the best place to give it for a child under the age of 3?
Definition

The best place for this type of injection is in the upper 1/3 of the vastus lateralis.

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When children are playing by themselves but side by side, what is this called?
Definition
Parallel play
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What is the proper administration of ear drops in children under 3.
Definition

To administer ear drops in this age group, pull the child's ear down and back.

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