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NCLEX-RN · Question #139

A mother is unsure about the type of toys for her 17-month-old child. Based on knowledge of growth and development, what toy would the nurse suggest?

The correct answer is A. A pull toy to encourage locomotion. (A) Increased locomotive skills make push-pull toys appropriate for the energetic toddler. (B) Infants progress from reflex activity through simple repetitive behaviors to imitative behavior. Hand-eye coordination forms the foundation of other movements. (C) At age 8 months…

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A mother is unsure about the type of toys for her 17-month-old child. Based on knowledge of growth and development, what toy would the nurse suggest?

Options

  • AA pull toy to encourage locomotion
  • BA mobile to improve hand-eye coordination
  • CA large toy with movable parts to improve pincer grasp
  • DVarious large colored blocks to teach visual discrimination

How the community answered

(32 responses)
  • A
    94% (30)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • D
    3% (1)

Explanation

(A) Increased locomotive skills make push-pull toys appropriate for the energetic toddler. (B) Infants progress from reflex activity through simple repetitive behaviors to imitative behavior. Hand-eye coordination forms the foundation of other movements. (C) At age 8 months, infants begin to have pincer grasp. Toys that help infants develop the pincer grasp are recommended for this age group. (D) Various large colored blocks are suggested toys for infants 6-12 months of age to help visual

Topics

#toddler development#age-appropriate toys#gross motor skills#locomotion

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