How many hours do preschoolers usually need to sleep?
C. 10–13 hours
What is the term for the ability to understand that objects continue to exist even when not seen, heard, or touched?
Object permanence
Sensorimotor stage
Symbolic representation
Centration
A. Object permanence
. By the age of 3, what is the approximate vocabulary size of preschoolers?
300 words
500 words
700 words
1,000 words
D. 1,000 words
During this Erickson's Preschool Stage children begin to:
Learn basic self-care
Explore their environment, ask questions, and engage in imaginative play
Develop work habits
Form intimate relationships
B. Explore their environment, ask questions, and engage in imaginative play.
When should a child’s first dental visit happen?
After all baby teeth are in
Age 6
Age 4
When first tooth comes in, no later than age 1
D. When first tooth comes in, no later than age 1
In Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns, which pattern includes information about a preschooler’s oral health and tooth‑brushing habits?
Activity–Exercise Pattern
Nutrition–Metabolic Pattern
Health Perception–Health Management Pattern
Sleep–Rest Pattern
C. Health Perception–Health Management Pattern
Which cognitive skill typically develops during the preoperational stage?
Conservation
Operational thinking
Symbolic thinking
Abstract reasoning
C. Symbolic thinking
. How do preschoolers aged 3–4 use imaginative play to enhance language?
Repeating words they hear from adults
Enacting familiar events and creating narratives
Playing only with noisy toys
Avoiding peer interaction
B. Enacting familiar events and creating narratives
Which of the following best describes the main psychosocial conflict of this stage?
Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt
Initiative vs. Guilt
Industry vs. Inferiority
C. Initiative vs. Guilt
What’s a good age to start flossing your teeth yourself?
76
12
By age 8
Any age
C. By age 8
In a preschooler’s assessment, which behavioral pattern is most relevant to tooth‑brushing habits?
Activity–Exercise Pattern
Nutrition–Metabolic Pattern
Health Perception–Health Management Pattern
Sleep–Rest Pattern
C. Health Perception–Health Management Pattern
In “Self–Perception–Self–Concept,” what is being evaluated in a preschooler?
How the child views themselves and their abilities
The child’s favorite foods
The child’s sleep schedule
The child’s exercise routine
A. How the child views themselves and their abilities
At what age do children typically start asking “why,” “what,” and “how many”?
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
B. 3 years
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Initiative vs. Guilt stage?
Exploring new situations
Making choices and decisions
Developing a sense of trust
Feeling guilt when actions cause harm
C. Developing a sense of trust
Which of these is NOT a benefit of dental hygiene?
Fresh breath
Cavity prevention
Healthy gums
Loss of teeth
D. Loss of teeth
Which of the following is a health promotion intervention for preschoolers based on Gordon’s patterns?
Schedule a dental check‑up
Provide a toothbrush with a small head and soft bristles
Teach parents the “two‑minute” brushing method
All of the above
D. All of the above
According to Piaget, what stage of cognitive development are preschoolers in?
Preoperational stage
Concrete operational stage
Formal operational stage
Sensorimotor stage
A. Preoperational stage
Why do preschool children ask many questions?
To memorize facts
To explore and understand their world
To practice speaking
To follow rules
B. To explore and understand their world
If a preschooler is encouraged to take initiative in play and learning, they are likely to:
Feel guilty about their actions
Develop a sense of purpose and self-confidence
Become overly dependent
Lose interest in activities
B. Develop a sense of purpose and self-confidence
How many teeth do preschoolers have?
A. 15
B. 32
C. 5
D. 20
D. 20
When assessing a preschooler’s tooth‑brushing, which question best evaluates their health promotion activities?
“Have you ever had a toothache?”
“Do you brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste?”
“What is your favorite snack?”
“How many hours do you sleep?”
B. “Do you brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste?”
What is a key characteristic of preschoolers’ thinking in the preoperational stage?
They can use logic to transform ideas
They think in egocentric ways
They understand multiple viewpoints
They can perform complex reasoning
B. They think in egocentric ways
Which factor can affect a child’s language development?
Environment and interaction
D. Environment and interaction
If a preschooler is overly criticized for their attempts at new activities, they may develop which negative outcome in Erikson’s third stage?
Trust
Guilt
Shame
Inferiority
B. Guilt
Which of the following is not a common reason for preschoolers resisting to brush their teeth?
A. Desire for autonomy
B. Boredom or short attention span
C. Bubblegum flavored toothpaste
D. Oral sensitivity
C. Bubblegum flavored toothpaste