What does the nurse consider as an appropriate snack for a 2-year-old child?

The correct answer is Choice A: Placing the infant downward into the crib.

Choice A rationale:

The parachute reflex, also known as the protective extension reflex, is demonstrated by holding the infant upright and then quickly tilting them downward (towards the crib or another surface). The infant should extend their arms forward as if to protect themselves from falling, demonstrating the reflex.

Choice B rationale:

Seating the infant in a stroller in an upright position does not involve the motion required to elicit the parachute reflex.

Choice C rationale:

Lifting the infant high in the air above her head does not demonstrate the parachute reflex. This action may cause startle or other reflexes but not the parachute reflex.

Choice D rationale:

Holding the infant in a football hold, cradling the head, does not position the infant in a way that would demonstrate the parachute reflex.

Choice A rationale:

Parallel play is a stage of play commonly seen in toddlers and young children. During parallel play, children play alongside each other, engaging in similar activities, but they do not interact directly with one another. In this scenario, where the toddlers are playing with dolls side by side without interacting, it aligns with the characteristics of parallel play. This type of play is a normal developmental stage and helps children learn from each other and develop social skills.

Choice B rationale:

Solitary play refers to a type of play where a child plays alone without interacting with others. In this case, the children are not playing alone; they are playing alongside each other, making solitary play an incorrect choice.

Choice C rationale:

Cooperative play involves children playing together in a group with a common goal or activity, such as building a sandcastle together. In this scenario, the children are not collaborating on a common task; they are playing individually alongside each other. Therefore, cooperative play is not the correct choice.

Choice D rationale:

Associative play occurs when children play alongside each other and interact with one another but do not have a shared goal or activity. Since the children in this scenario are not interacting with each other, associative play is not the correct choice.