Author Question: When assessing a toddler, it is important to remember that: 1. Their heads are naturally larger ... (Read 36 times)

fahad · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

When assessing a toddler, it is important to remember that:

1. Their heads are naturally larger than the rest of their body.
2. Their abdomens are usually slightly distended.
3. They have a lower fluid requirement.
4. They have small tongues in proportion to their airways.

Question 2

Overproduction of the anterior pituitary hormones can cause all of the following except:

1. Hyperthyroidism.
2. Hypercorticosolism.
3. Precocious puberty.
4. Diabetes.

bulacsom · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. A toddler has a larger head, as this is a fast-growing structure during this time period.
2. A sign of distention should be evaluated in a toddler.
3. The fluid requirement actually remains the same or increases the more active the child becomes.
4. The tongues of toddlers are proportionate to their airway.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Hyperthyroidism occurs because of the
oversecretion of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
2. Hypercorticosolism occurs because of oversecretion in the anterior pituitary gland.
3. Precocious puberty occurs because of oversecretion in the anterior pituitary gland.
4. The cortex produces the hormones called glucocorticoids, which increase blood sugar, leading to a risk of diabetes.