Author Question: In terms of language and cognitive development, a 4-year-old child would be expected to have which ... (Read 119 times)

nramada · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

In terms of language and cognitive development, a 4-year-old child would be expected to have which traits (select all that apply)?

a. Think in abstract terms.
b. Follow directional commands.
c. Understand conservation of matter.
d. Use sentences of eight words.
e. Tell exaggerated stories.

Question 2

Strict isolation is required for a child who is hospitalized with (select all that apply):

a. Mumps.
b. Chickenpox.
c. Exanthema subitum (roseola).
d. Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease).
e. Parvovirus B19.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, E
Children ages 3 to 4 years can give and follow simple commands and tell exaggerated stories. Children cannot think abstractly at age 4 years. Conservation of matter is a developmental task of the school-age child. Five-year-old children use sentences with eight words with all parts of speech.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Childhood communicable diseases requiring strict transmission-based precautions (Contact, Airborne, and Droplet Precautions) include diphtheria, chickenpox, measles, mumps, tuberculosis, adenovirus, Haemophilus influenzae type B, mumps, pertussis, plague, streptococcal pharyngitis, and scarlet fever. Strict isolation is not required for parvovirus B19.