Pediatric Nurse Growth and Development Milestones Flashcards
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At what age is a child typically expected to achieve daytime bladder control?
Answer: 2–3 years
Most children achieve daytime bladder control between ages 2 and 3, though variation is normal.
Which behavior is characteristic of adolescent cognitive development according to Piaget?
Answer: Abstract reasoning and hypothetical thinking
Adolescents in the formal operational stage can engage in abstract thinking, hypothetical reasoning, and systematic problem solving.
A 2-month-old infant smiles in response to a caregiver's face. What type of smile is this?
Answer: Social smile
A social smile in response to a human face emerges around 6–8 weeks of age and marks an important social-emotional milestone.
Erikson's stage for infants (birth to 18 months) is best described as:
Answer: Trust vs. mistrust
Infants develop a sense of trust when caregivers consistently meet their needs, forming the foundation for healthy relationships.
A 4-month-old infant is unable to hold their head steady when pulled to sitting. What is the nurse's priority action?
Answer: Notify the provider and document the finding
Head control when pulled to sitting should be present by 4 months; absence suggests a developmental delay requiring provider notification.
Which reflex should have disappeared by 6 months of age?
Answer: Moro reflex
The Moro (startle) reflex normally disappears by 4–6 months; persistence beyond 6 months may indicate neurological problems.
A parent asks when their child should begin losing primary teeth. What is the nurse's best response?
Answer: Around 6–7 years
Primary (deciduous) tooth loss typically begins around age 6–7, starting with the lower central incisors.
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