Author Question: What information should be given to the parents of a 12-month-old child regarding appropriate play ... (Read 36 times)

EAugust · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

What information should be given to the parents of a 12-month-old child regarding appropriate play activities for this age?

a. Give large pushpull toys for kinetic stimulation.
b. Place a cradle gym across the crib to help develop fine motor skills.
c. Provide the child with finger paints to enhance fine motor skills.
d. Provide a stick horse to develop gross motor coordination.

Question 2

At which age should the nurse expect most infants to begin to say mama and dada with meaning?

a. 4 months
b. 6 months
c. 10 months
d. 14 months

jaykayy05 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A 12-month-old child is able to pull to a stand and walk holding on or independently. Appropriate toys for this age child include large pushpull toys for kinetic stimulation. A cradle gym should not be placed across the crib. Finger paints are appropriate for older children. A 12-month-old child does not have the stability to use a stick horse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Beginning at about age 10 months, an infant is able to ascribe meaning to the words mama and dada. Four to 6 months is too young for this behavior to develop. At 14 months, the child should be able to attach meaning to these words. By age 1 year, the child can say three to five words with meaning and understand as many as 100 words.