Pediatric Nurse Growth and Development Milestones Questions and Answers

Question 1

A nurse is assessing the gross motor skills of a 9-month-old infant. Which of the following milestones should the infant be able to perform?

Accepted Answer

Pulls to a standing position.

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Sits without support.

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Walks independently.

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Builds a tower of two blocks.

Question 2

During a well-child visit for a 2-year-old, the nurse assesses the child's language development. Which finding would be considered a typical milestone for this age?

Accepted Answer

Has a vocabulary of approximately 50 words and uses two-word phrases.

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Speaks in 4-5 word sentences.

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Can clearly state their first and last name.

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Follows a series of three commands.

Question 3

The parent of a 4-year-old tells the nurse they are concerned about their child's fine motor skills. Which of the following is an age-appropriate fine motor skill for a 4-year-old?

Accepted Answer

Printing some capital letters.

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Tying shoelaces.

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Using a pincer grasp to pick up small objects.

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Zipping up their own jacket.

Question 4

A pediatric nurse is performing a physical assessment on an infant. The nurse knows that the posterior fontanelle typically closes by what age?

Accepted Answer

2 to 3 months

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6 to 8 months

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12 to 18 months

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Birth

Question 5

Which of the following social-emotional milestones is most characteristic of a school-aged child (6-12 years old)?

Accepted Answer

Forms strong peer relationships and has a 'best friend'.

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Engages primarily in parallel play.

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Develops a strong attachment to a transitional object.

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Exhibits significant separation anxiety when away from parents.

Question 6

A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parents of a 6-month-old infant. Which gross motor milestone should the nurse inform the parents to expect next?

Accepted Answer

Sitting without support.

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Rolling from back to front.

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Crawling.

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Standing alone.