Pediatric Nurse Growth and Development Milestones Flashcards
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A toddler can kick a ball forward and walk up stairs with one hand held. What age does this best represent?
Answer: 18 months
At 18 months, toddlers typically can kick a ball and walk up stairs with assistance.
Which fine motor milestone is expected of a 9-month-old infant?
Answer: Transfers objects hand to hand
Transferring objects from hand to hand is a fine motor milestone typically achieved around 7–9 months.
A 4-year-old child can hop on one foot, dress independently, and draw a person with 4 parts. Which developmental theorist would classify this child as being in the 'initiative vs. guilt' stage?
Answer: Erikson
Erikson described the preschool stage (ages 3–6) as 'initiative vs. guilt,' during which children assert control and initiative.
At what age should a child be able to ride a tricycle?
Answer: 3 years
Most children can ride a tricycle by age 3 as their gross motor coordination matures.
A nurse assesses a 6-month-old and notes the infant turns toward a sound. Which sensory milestone does this reflect?
Answer: Localization of sound
Localization of sound (turning toward a noise) is a normal auditory milestone by 4–6 months of age.
Which language milestone is typical for a 2-year-old?
Answer: Uses 50+ words and 2-word phrases
By age 2, children typically have a vocabulary of 50+ words and begin combining two words into phrases.
A parent reports their 5-year-old has an imaginary friend. What is the most appropriate nursing response?
Answer: Advise the parent this is normal for preschoolers
Imaginary friends are a normal part of preschool development reflecting fantasy play and creativity.
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