Author Question: What tasks would be appropriate to expect of a 5-year-old? a. Setting the table with paper plates ... (Read 59 times)

haleyc112 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

What tasks would be appropriate to expect of a 5-year-old?

a. Setting the table with paper plates
b. Washing the dirty knives
c. Carrying glasses from the table to the sink
d. Scrubbing out the sink with cleanser

Question 2

A 3-year-old child, while playing with his favorite toy in the playroom of the pediatric unit, is approached by another child who also wants to play with the same toy. What behavior will the nurse anticipate from this child?

a. Will play well with the other child
b. Will give the toy up and then not play anymore
c. Will become angry and a physical response might ensue
d. Will ignore the toy and go on to something else

yotaSR5 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Parents must consider developmental level and safety when asking the 5-year-old child to help with chores.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The 3-year-old child is egocentric and likely will become angry when others attempt to take his or her possessions.