What developmental achievements are demonstrated by a 4-year-old ...

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What developmental achievements are demonstrated by a 4-year-old child? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Cares for self totally
  b. Throws a ball overhead
  c. Has a vocabulary of 1500 words
  d. Can skip and hop on alternate feet
  e. Tends to be selfish and impatient
  f. Commonly has an imaginary playmate

Question 2

A parent taking a preschool child to school on the first day asks the nurse, What do I do if my child wants me to stay? What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
 
  a. It is better if you do not stay.
  b. It is best to stay and participate in the activities.
  c. It is OK to stay part of the first day, but be inconspicuous.
  d. It would be better to have a good friend take your child to class the first day.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, E, F
Developmental achievements for a 4-year-old child include throwing a ball overhead, having a vocabulary of 1500 words, tending to be selfish and impatient, and perhaps having an imaginary playmate. Caring for oneself totally and skipping and hopping on alternate feet are achievements normally seen in the 5-year-old age group.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
On the first day of preschool, in some instances, it is helpful for parents to remain for at least part of the first day until the child is comfortable. If parents stay, they should be available to the child but inconspicuous. It would not be appropriate not to stay, to have someone else take the child to school, or to stay and participate in activities.