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Preschool Nutrition and Health Concepts

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the most common food allergens in preschool-aged children?

a)

Milk, eggs, peanuts

b)

Soy, wheat, seafood

c)

Nuts, tomatoes, strawberries

d)

Corn, chocolate, citrus

2.

Which of the following genetic disorders may be diagnosed during the preschool years? (SATA)

a)

Cystic fibrosis

b)

Diabetes

c)

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

d)

Autism

e)

Fragile X syndrome

3.

Which nutrients should be emphasized in the preschool diet?

a)

High protein, high fat

b)

Iron and calcium, with limited fat and sugar

c)

High fiber and sodium

d)

High protein and low carbohydrates

4.

Which hygiene task should a preschooler be encouraged to perform independently?

a)

Brushing teeth with no supervision

b)

Washing hands without supervision

c)

Changing clothes after soiling

d)

Filing their own nails

5.

What type of play is most typical in preschoolers?

a)

Solitary play

b)

Competitive play

c)

Constructive play

d)

Imitation and fantasy play

6.

A nurse is caring for a preschooler who is afraid of receiving an injection. Which response is most appropriate?

a)

“It won’t hurt at all, don’t worry.”

b)

“It’s okay to feel scared. I’ll be right here with you.”

c)

“If you don’t cry, I’ll give you a toy.”

d)

“You’re too big to be scared.”

7.

Which of the following are recommended strategies for managing sleep disturbances in preschoolers? (SATA)

a)

Establish consistent bedtime routines

b)

Allow them to fall asleep with the TV on if it makes them comfortable

c)

Gently comfort during night terrors

d)

Help them understand real vs. pretend

e)

Skip naps to make them more tired

8.

A 4-year-old believes the moon follows them. This is an example of:

a)

Symbolic play

b)

Conservation

c)

Egocentrism

d)

Reversibility

9.

Which activities support healthy nutrition in preschoolers? (SATA)

a)

Serving small, frequent meals with variety

b)

Letting them help prepare food

c)

Offering rewards for finishing vegetables

d)

Limiting sugary snacks and drinks

e)

Allowing them to skip meals regularly to play

10.

Which immunization is routinely administered between ages 4 and 6?

a)

Hepatitis B

b)

MMR Booster

c)

HPV Vaccine

d)

Rotavirus

11.

Which response by a 4-year-old child best demonstrates the concept of irreversibility described in Piaget’s preoperational stage?

a)

“If I break the toy, Daddy can fix it.”

b)

“My sister knows what I’m thinking.”

c)

“The cat ran away because it’s mad at me.”

d)

“You poured it in the tall cup, so now there’s more!”

12.

The nurse is teaching a parent about common preschool vision problems. Which of the following statements are accurate regarding vision issues in young children? (SATA)

a)

Amblyopia may require patching the stronger eye to strengthen the weaker one.

b)

Amblyopia is best treated by patching the weaker eye to strengthen it.

c)

Refractive errors like myopia usually require corrective lenses.

d)

Strabismus refers to misalignment of the eyes or "crossed eyes"

e)

Myopia involves a shortened eyeball and typically doesn’t need glasses.

13.

Which of the following statements by a parent indicates an accurate understanding of enuresis in toddlers?

a)

“Occasional bedwetting is still normal at this age, since bladder control is developing.”

b)

“Enuresis is only a concern if my child is also having tantrums.”

c)

“My 2-year-old still wets the bed, so I think something is wrong.”

d)

“If my toddler wets the bed, I should begin toilet training.”

14.

A nurse is teaching the parent of a preschooler recently diagnosed with celiac disease. Which statement by the parent indicates understanding of dietary restrictions?

a)

“I can give my child whole-wheat toast as long as it’s in small amounts.”

b)

“Oatmeal and barley are safe because they’re not wheat.”

c)

“My child needs to avoid foods like bread, pasta, and cookies made with wheat, barley, or rye.”

d)

“A gluten-free diet only needs to be followed during flare-ups.”

15.

A nurse observes a preschooler actively role-playing as a firefighter, giving commands and pretending to save toys from a “burning” building. Which stage of Erikson’s psychosocial development does this behavior best represent?

a)

Trust vs. Mistrust

b)

Initiative vs. Guilt

c)

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

d)

Industry vs. Inferiority