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jhjkgdfhk · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A 4-year-old boy is hospitalized with a serious bacterial infection. He tells the nurse that he is sick because he was bad. The nurse's best interpretation of this comment is that it is:

a. A sign of stress.
b. Common at this age.
c. Suggestive of maladaptation.
d. Suggestive of excessive discipline at home.

Question 2

In terms of fine motor development, what could the 3-year-old child be expected to do?

a. Tie shoelaces.
b. Use scissors or a pencil very well.
c. Draw a person with seven to nine parts.
d. Copy (draw) a circle.

jharrington11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Preschoolers cannot understand the cause and effect of illness. Their egocentrism makes them think that they are directly responsible for events, making them feel guilt for things outside of their control. Children of this age show stress by regressing developmentally or acting out. Maladaptation is unlikely. This comment does not imply excessive discipline at home.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Three-year-olds are able to accomplish the fine motor skill of drawing a circle. Tying shoelaces, using scissors or a pencil very well, and drawing a person with multiple parts are fine motor skills of 5-year-old children.