A Nursing Quiz About Pediatrics!

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    True or False:Parents should be encouraged to provide routine care for the child, such as changing diapers and feeding the child

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This is a nursing quiz about pediatrics. Kids can be a little challenging to handle when sick as compared to adults, and this is why an adult nurse cannot wake up one day and take over the duties of a pediatrician. Are you working on getting licensed as a pediatrician and have one exam between you and the certificate? This quiz is from the Nursing Care of Children. Take it up and get to refresh your memory.

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  • 2. 

    Which of the following is not recommended as feeding alternatives for infants

    • Breastfeeding

    • Iron-fortified formula

    • Cow's milk

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Cow's milk
    Explanation
    Feeding alternatives for an infant include:
    Breastfeeding (recommended)
    Iron-fortified formula (accepted alternative to breast milk)
    Cow's milk (NOT RECOMMENDED)

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  • 3. 

    True or False:Bottles should be given to infants at bedtime to ease falling asleep.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Bottles should NOT be given to infants when they are falling asleep. This will help to avoid prolonged exposure to milk or juice that can cause dental caries (bottle mouth syndrome) (p. 38).

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  • 4. 

    True or False:Toddlers are picky eaters

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Toddlers are picky eaters with repeated requests for favorite foods (p. 47).

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  • 5. 

    The infant's size is tracked by 

    • Height

    • Weight

    • Head circumference

    • All of the above

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The infant's size is tracked by weight, height, and head circumference (p. 34).

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  • 6. 

    True or False:Preschoolers may continue being picky eaters up to age 5

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    A preschooler may continue being picky eaters up to age 5 (p. 56).

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following describes onlooker play?

    • Child playing alone

    • Organized playing in groups

    • Child observing others

    • Child playing independently

    • Children playing together without organization

    Correct Answer
    A. Child observing others
    Explanation
    Social Character of Play
    -Onlooker: Child observing others
    -Solitary: Child playing alone
    -Parallel: Child playing independently, but among other children, which is characteristic of a toddler
    -Associative: Children playing together without organization, which is characteristic f preschoolers
    -Cooperative: Organized playing in groups, which is characteristic of the school-age child
    (p. 89).

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  • 8. 

    True or False:Separation anxiety continues to occurs when a parent leaves the toddler

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Separation anxiety continues to occur when a parent leaves the [toddler] (p. 46).

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  • 9. 

    True or False:School-age children prefer the company of same-sex companions

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Children at this age (school-age children [5-12 years]) prefer the company of same-sex companions (p. 65).

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following describes parallel play?

    • Child playing independently, but among other children

    • Child observing others

    • Organized playing in groups

    • Child playing alone

    • Child playing together without organization

    Correct Answer
    A. Child playing independently, but among other children
    Explanation
    Social Character of Play
    -Onlooker: Child observing others
    -Solitary: Child playing alone
    -Parallel: Child playing independently, but among other children, which is characteristic of a toddler
    -Associative: Children playing together without organization, which is characteristic f preschoolers
    -Cooperative: Organized playing in groups, which is characteristic of the school-age child
    (p. 89).

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  • 11. 

    Which of the following is composed of a common-law tie between two members of the same sex who may or may not have children?

    • Same-sex family

    • Nuclear family

    • Extended family

    • Foster family

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Same-sex family
    Explanation
    Same-sex family involves a common-law tie between two members of the same sex who may or may not have children (p. 2)

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  • 12. 

    Which of the following is composed of at least one stepparent, stepsibling, or half-sibling?

    • Nuclear family

    • Extended family

    • Blended family

    • Foster family

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Blended family
    Explanation
    The blended family is composed of at least one stepparent, stepsibling, or half-sibling (p. 2)

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  • 13. 

    Which of the following describes cooperative play?

    • Child playing independently

    • Organized playing in groups

    • Child observing others

    • Child playing alone

    • Child playing independently, but among other children

    Correct Answer
    A. Organized playing in groups
    Explanation
    Social Character of Play
    -Onlooker: Child observing others
    -Solitary: Child playing alone
    -Parallel: Child playing independently, but among other children, which is characteristic of a toddler
    -Associative: Children playing together without organization, which is characteristic f preschoolers
    -Cooperative: Organized playing in groups, which is characteristic of the school-age child
    (p. 89).

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  • 14. 

    True or False:In the FLACC scale, The F stands for Faces, L stands for Legs, A stands for Activity, C stands for Cry, C stands for Consolability

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    FLACC postoperative pain tool (Faces, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability) (p. 111)

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  • 15. 

    True or False: Infants should turn away from sound

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Infants should turn toward sounds (p. 23).

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  • 16. 

    True or False:A typical toddler may comprehend days of the week

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The PRESCHOOLER begins to understand the concepts of the past, present, and future. By the END OF THE PRESCHOOL years, the child may comprehend days of the week (p. 55).

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  • 17. 

    Which of the following is composed of two parents and their children (e.g. biologic or adoptive)?

    • Same-sex family

    • Foster family

    • Nuclear family

    • Blended family

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Nuclear family
    Explanation
    Nuclear families are composed of two parents and their children (e.g. biologic or adoptive) (p. 2)

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  • 18. 

    Which of the following parenting styles involves parents who exert little or no control over their children's behaviours?

    • Dictatorial or authoritative

    • Dictatorial or authoritarian

    • Permissive or authoritarian

    • Permissive or laissez-faire

    • Democratic or authoritative

    Correct Answer
    A. Permissive or laissez-faire
    Explanation
    Permissive or laissez-faire parent style is described as parents who exert little or no control over their children's behaviours. E.g. Children may watch TV whenever they want to watch it (p. 3).

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  • 19. 

    True or False:Lesions are normal findings in children from 2 to 5 years of age

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    When assessing the skin, the nurse should be aware that lesions are not normal findings (p. 21).

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  • 20. 

    True or False:Respiratory infections are common in school-age children.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Respiratory infections are still common at this (school-age [5 to 12 years]) age (p. 67).

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  • 21. 

    Which of the following is not part of the anthropometry measurement?

    • Height/length

    • Weight

    • Head circumference

    • Chest circumference

    • Skinfold measurement

    Correct Answer
    A. Skinfold measurement
    Explanation
    Anthropometry measurements, which include height/length, weight, and head and chest circumference, are part of the nutritional nursing assessment (p. 82).

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  • 22. 

    Your pediatric patient's mother states the following, "Normal BP is any reading that is more than the 90th percentile adjusted for height and weight." This statement... 

    • Is true and does not require further teaching

    • Warrants further patient/family education

    Correct Answer
    A. Warrants further patient/family education
    Explanation
    For ages 2 to 5 years, BP reading for the 90th percentile taken by oscillometry is 112/66 BP. BP will continue to rise as the child grows. Normal BP is any reading that is LESS than the 90th percentile adjusted for height and weight (p. 19).

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  • 23. 

    True or False:Age appropriate activities for infants include watching educational TV and videos for children

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    INFANT
    -Birth to 3 months: visual and auditory stimuli
    -3 to 6 months: noise-making objects and soft toys
    -6 to 9 months: teething toys and social interaction
    -9 to 12 months: large blocks, toys that pop apart, and push and pull toys.

    TODDLER
    -1 to 3 years - cloth books, large crayons and paper, push-and-pull toys, riding a tricycle, tossing a ball, and puzzles with large pieces
    -Watches educational TV and videos for children

    PRESCHOOL
    -Associative, imitative, and imaginative play
    -Likes to draw, pain, ride tricycle, swim, jump, and run
    -Watches educational television and videos

    SCHOOL-AGE
    -Games that can be played alone or with another person
    -Team sports
    -Playing a musical instrument
    -Arts and crafts, collections

    ADOLESCENT
    -Sports
    -School activities
    -Quiet activities
    -Peer interactions

    p. 90

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  • 24. 

    Which of the following is not included in positive parental influences?

    • Structure maintained in the household

    • Communication that validates the child's feelings

    • Monitoring of children for safety with special consideration for their developmental needs

    • Parents' engagement in activities with their children

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the above
    Explanation
    Positive parental influences include:
    Parents who are in good mental health
    Maintained structure in the household
    Parents' engagement in activities with their children
    Communication that validates the child's feelings
    Monitoring of children for safety with special consideration for their developmental needs
    (p. 3)

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  • 25. 

    Toddlers engage in which kind of play?

    • Solitary

    • Parallel

    • Cooperative

    • Competitive

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Parallel
    Explanation
    Solitary play evolves into PARALLEL play where the toddler observes other children and then may engage in activities nearby. Age-appropriate activities include: Filling and emptying containers, Playing with blocks, Reading books, Playing with toys that can be pushed and pulled, Tossing a ball (p. 47).

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  • 26. 

    What age is Erikson's trust vs. mistrust?

    • Birth-1 year

    • 1-3 years

    • 3-5 years

    • 5-12 years

    • 12-20 years

    Correct Answer
    A. Birth-1 year
    Explanation
    Erikson's psychosocial development of trust vs. mistrust occurs in infancy from birth to 1 year (p. 34).

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  • 27. 

    The infant ____ birth weight by the end of the first year

    • Doubles

    • Triples

    • Quadruples

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Triples
    Explanation
    The infant gains 0.7 kg (1.5 lb) per month the first 6 months, and 0.3 kg (0.75 lb) per month the last 6 months. The infant triples birth weight by the end of the first year (p. 35).

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  • 28. 

    True or False: The preschooler (age 3 to 5) should gain 10 lb per year.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The preschooler should gain about 2.25kg (5 lb) per year (p. 54).

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  • 29. 

    Which is not an appropriate activity for the adolescent age group?

    • Sports

    • Caring for a pet

    • Reading

    • Violent video games

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Violent video games
    Explanation
    Age-appropriate activities for adolescents include: NONVIOLENT video games, nonviolent music, sports, caring for a pet, career-training programs, reading, social events (e.g going to the movies, school dances) (p. 74).

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  • 30. 

    Which of the following is the leading cause of death among 12-20 year olds?

    • Motor vehicle crashes

    • Homicides

    • Suicide

    • Substance abuse and toxicity

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Motor vehicle crashes
    Explanation
    Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in adolescents (12 to 20 years) (p. 75).

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  • 31. 

    Which of the following describes solitary play?

    • Organized playing in groups

    • Children playing together without organization

    • Child observing others

    • Child playing alone

    • Child playing independently

    Correct Answer
    A. Child playing alone
    Explanation
    Social Character of Play
    -Onlooker: Child observing others
    -Solitary: Child playing alone
    -Parallel: Child playing independently, but among other children, which is characteristic of a toddler
    -Associative: Children playing together without organization, which is characteristic f preschoolers
    -Cooperative: Organized playing in groups, which is characteristic of the school-age child
    (p. 89).

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  • 32. 

    How many deciduous teeth and how many permanent teeth is expected?

    • 20 deciduous teeth and 32 permanent teeth

    • 20 permanent teeth and 32 deciduous teeth

    • 10 permanent teeth and 22 deciduous teeth

    • 10 deciduous teeth and 22 permanent teeth

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. 20 deciduous teeth and 32 permanent teeth
    Explanation
    Children and adolescents - Teeth should be white, smooth, with 20 deciduous and 32 permanent teeth (p. 24).

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  • 33. 

    A concerned mother expresses that her infant's chest moves in irregular rhythms, the nurse

    • Refers the family to a neonatologist

    • Assures her that this can be normal in infants

    • Prepares the infant for intubation

    • Prepares the infant for hospitalization

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Assures her that this can be normal in infants
    Explanation
    In regards to thorax and lung movements in infants, irregular rhythms are common

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  • 34. 

    True or False:Combining a nonopiod and opiod medication treats pain peripherally and centrally

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Combining a nonopiod and opiod medication treats pain peripherally and centrally. This offers greater analgesia with less adverse effects (e.g. respiratory depression, constipation, nausea) (p. 114).

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  • 35. 

    A collection of learned, adaptive, and transmitted social values and beliefs that form the context from which a group interprets the human experience is

    • Ethnicity

    • Race

    • Culture

    • All of the above

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Culture
    Explanation
    Culture is a collection of learned, adaptive, and transmitted social values and beliefs that form the context from which a group interprets the human experience (p. 9)

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  • 36. 

    Your infantile patient has a temperature of 97.9, this is

    • Within normal limits

    • Abnormal, low

    • Abnormal, high

    Correct Answer
    A. Within normal limits
    Explanation
    Infant temperature (axillary or rectal) 36.5-37.5C (97.7-99.5F) (p. 19)

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  • 37. 

    True or False:Normal infant blood pressure runs higher than normal adult blood pressure

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    False. BP reading for the 90th percentile taken by oscillometry is 110/71 mmHg (p. 19). Remember that babies are smaller and require less pressure to get blood to extremities.

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  • 38. 

    True or False:As a child's age increases, their blood pressure decreases

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    BP will continue to rise as the child grows (p. 19).

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  • 39. 

    True or False:Preoperational thought allows for the toddler to understand other viewpoints

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Preoperational thought [in toddlers] does NOT allow for the toddler to understand other viewpoints, but it does allow toddler to symbolize objects and people in order to imitate activities they have seen previously (p. 46).

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  • 40. 

    Which of the following is a nutritional concern in childhood?

    • Dietary deficiencies

    • Hunger

    • Failure to thrive

    • Food intolerance/allergy

    • All the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All the above
    Explanation
    Common nutritional concerns in childhood include hunger, failure to thrive, obesity, foodborne illness, dietary deficiencies, and food intolerance/allergy (p. 80).

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  • 41. 

    The vastus lateralis site is usually the recommended site ______

    • Infants and children less than 2 years

    • Children less than 5 years

    • Children less than 10 years

    • Children less than 3 years

    • Children less than 12 years

    Correct Answer
    A. Infants and children less than 2 years
    Explanation
    General consideration for IM medication administration include:
    -The vastus lateralis site is usually the recommended site for infants and children less than 2 yeas
    -After age 2, the ventral gluteal site can be used. Both of these sites can accommodate fluid up to 2 mL

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  • 42. 

    The onlooker in the social character of play is represented by which of the following statements?

    • Child playing alone

    • Child observing others

    • Child playing independently, but among other children, which is characteristic of a toddler

    • Children playing together without organization, which is characteristic of preschoolers

    • Organized playing in groups, which is characteristic of the school-age child

    Correct Answer
    A. Child observing others
    Explanation
    Social Character of Play
    -Onlooker: Child observing others
    -Solitary: Child playing alone
    -Parallel: Child playing independently, but among other children, which is characteristic of a toddler
    -Associative: Children playing together without organization, which is characteristic f preschoolers
    -Cooperative: Organized playing in groups, which is characteristic of the school-age child
    (p. 89).

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  • 43. 

    Which type of play is characteristic of toddler?

    • Associative

    • Solitary

    • Parallel

    • Cooperative

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Parallel
    Explanation
    Social Character of Play
    -Onlooker: Child observing others
    -Solitary: Child playing alone
    -Parallel: Child playing independently, but among other children, which is characteristic of a toddler
    -Associative: Children playing together without organization, which is characteristic f preschoolers
    -Cooperative: Organized playing in groups, which is characteristic of the school-age child
    (p. 89).

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  • 44. 

    How is absorption of topical medication is changed in children?

    • It is increased

    • It is decreased

    • It is the same as with adults

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. It is increased
    Explanation
    Pharmacokinetic Factors Specific to Children:
    -Reduced gastric acid production and slower gastric emptying time
    -Reduced first-pass medication metabolism
    -Increased absorption of topical medications (greater BSA and thinner skin)
    -Lower blood pressure: liver and brain receive greater blood flow, kidneys less
    -Higher body-water content (dilutes water-soluble medications)
    -Decreased serum protein-binding sites (until age 1)
    p. 97-98

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  • 45. 

    The infant's tongue has a white coating that can be easily removed, this is

    • Normal

    • Abnormal

    Correct Answer
    A. Normal
    Explanation
    Infants may have a white coating on the tongue form milk that can be easily removed. Oral candidiasis coating is not easily removed (p. 24).

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  • 46. 

    What age is Freud's oral stage?

    • Birth-1 year

    • 1-3 years

    • 3-5 years

    • 5-12 years

    • 12-20 years

    Correct Answer
    A. Birth-1 year
    Explanation
    Freud's psychosocial/psychosexual oral stage occurs in infancy from birth to 1 year (p. 34).

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  • 47. 

    The sensorimotor stage is by which theorist?

    • Freud

    • Erikson

    • Piaget

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Piaget
    Explanation
    The sensorimotor period for an infant (Piaget) is characterized by: Initial reflexes replaced by voluntary movements that are self-centered on having needs met (p. 35).

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  • 48. 

    Placing the infant on the back for sleep prevents risk of _____

    • Suffocation

    • Falls

    • Bodily damage

    • All of the above

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Suffocation
    Explanation
    Suffocation (Plastic bags should be avoided. A firm crib mattress should fit tight. Crib slats should be no further apart than 6 cm. No pillows should be allowed in the infant's crib, the infant should be placed on the back for sleep. The infant should never be left alone in the bath)

    Falls (Rails should be up on the crib. Use restraints in infant seats. Place the infant seat on the ground or floor if used outside of the car, and do not leave it unattended or on elevated surfaces. Use safety gates across stairs).

    Poisoning (Avoid exposing the infant to lead paint. Keep toxins and plants out of the infant's reach. Keep safety locks on cabinets with cleaners and other household chemicals. Keep poison control number near the phone. Keep medications in childproof containers).

    Burns (Check temperature of bath water. Turn down the thermostat on the hot water heater. Make sure smoke detectors are working at all times. Elevate hot objects. Use sunscreen during the infant's exposure to the sun).

    Motor vehicles (Use an approved rear-facing car seat in the back seat (away from air bags) to transport the infant. Infants should be in rear-facing car seats for the first year of life and until they weigh 9.1kg (20 lb). It is recommended to have the infant ride rear facing until he has reached the height and weight limit allowed by the manufacturers car seat).

    Bodily damage (Keep sharp objects out of the infant's reach and turn diapers away from the infant).

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  • 49. 

    Which of the following is an appropriate play activity for infants birth to 3 months?

    • Large blocks, toys that pop apart, and push and pull toys

    • Watching educational TV and videos for children

    • Cloth books, large crayons and paper, push-and-pull toys, puzzles with large pieces

    • Visual and auditory stimuli

    • Noise-making objects and soft toys

    Correct Answer
    A. Visual and auditory stimuli
    Explanation
    INFANT
    -Birth to 3 months: visual and auditory stimuli
    -3 to 6 months: noise-making objects and soft toys
    -6 to 9 months: teething toys and social interaction
    -9 to 12 months: large blocks, toys that pop apart, and push and pull toys.

    TODDLER
    -1 to 3 years - cloth books, large crayons and paper, push-and-pull toys, riding a tricycle, tossing a ball, and puzzles with large pieces
    -Watches educational TV and videos for children

    PRESCHOOL
    -Associative, imitative, and imaginative play
    -Likes to draw, pain, ride tricycle, swim, jump, and run
    -Watches educational television and videos

    SCHOOL-AGE
    -Games that can be played alone or with another person
    -Team sports
    -Playing a musical instrument
    -Arts and crafts, collections

    ADOLESCENT
    -Sports
    -School activities
    -Quiet activities
    -Peer interactions

    p. 90

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