NCLEX Pediatric Nursing: Growth and Development 2

Question 1

A nurse assesses a 6-month-old infant. Which gross motor milestone is expected at this age?

Accepted Answer

Rolling from back to front

Answer

By 6 months an infant can typically roll from back to front, while sitting unsupported emerges around 7-8 months.

Question 2

According to Erikson, what is the primary psychosocial task of infancy (birth to 1 year)?

Accepted Answer

Trust vs. mistrust

Answer

Erikson identifies trust vs. mistrust as the central conflict of the first year, built through consistent caregiving.

Question 3

A 2-year-old says about 50 words and combines two words into phrases. The nurse interprets this as:

Accepted Answer

Normal expressive language development

Answer

A 50-word vocabulary with two-word phrases is the expected language ability for a 2-year-old.

Question 4

When does an infant typically develop object permanence, understanding that hidden objects still exist?

Accepted Answer

Around 9 months

Answer

Object permanence develops around 8-9 months, which is why peek-a-boo becomes engaging and separation anxiety appears.

Question 5

A nurse teaches parents about a toddler's nutrition. Which statement reflects 'physiologic anorexia' of the toddler period?

Accepted Answer

Decreased appetite is normal as growth slows

Answer

Growth slows after infancy, so toddlers experience a normal decrease in appetite known as physiologic anorexia.

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