Using Knowledge of Child Development,the Best Approach When Preparing a Toddler

question 42

Multiple Choice

Using knowledge of child development,the best approach when preparing a toddler for a procedure is to:

• A)Avoid asking the child to make choices.
• B)Demonstrate the procedure on a doll.
• C)Plan for the teaching session to last about 20 minutes.
• D)Show necessary equipment without allowing child to handle it.

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Definitions:

Anaerobic Respiration

Breakdown of glucose in the absence of oxygen to produce lactic acid and two ATPs; consists of glycolysis and the reduction of pyruvic acid to lactic acid.

Aerobic Respiration

Breakdown of glucose in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and approximately 38 ATPs; includes glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the electron-transport chain.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells for metabolism.

Nutrient Molecules

Essential compounds absorbed by the body to provide energy, support growth, and maintain and repair body tissues.