You are working on a pediatric unit. Which toy or other diversional item or activity is most appropriate for your 18 month old patient?
A- A story book
B- A beach ball
C- An interactive play session with other children less than 2 years of age
D- Pickup sticks
Correct Response: B
The toy or other diversional item or activity that is most appropriate for your 18 month old patient is a beach ball. This ball is safe for the child. It is too large for the child to put into their mouth and it is not sharp, like pickup sticks are. A story book is not appropriate because the child is not yet able to read and an interactive play session is not appropriate because children of this age do not interact in play, instead, they engage in side by side play, also referred to as parallel play.
A- A story book
B- A beach ball
C- An interactive play session with other children less than 2 years of age
D- Pickup sticks
Correct Response: B
The toy or other diversional item or activity that is most appropriate for your 18 month old patient is a beach ball. This ball is safe for the child. It is too large for the child to put into their mouth and it is not sharp, like pickup sticks are. A story book is not appropriate because the child is not yet able to read and an interactive play session is not appropriate because children of this age do not interact in play, instead, they engage in side by side play, also referred to as parallel play.
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