Pediatric Nurse Growth and Development Milestones Flashcards
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Which gross motor skill is typically achieved first?
Answer: Cruising along furniture
Cruising (walking while holding onto furniture) develops around 9–10 months, before standing alone and walking independently.
A toddler throws a tantrum when a parent sets a limit. Which nursing explanation is most accurate?
Answer: This reflects normal autonomy development
Temper tantrums in toddlers are a normal expression of developing autonomy as children strive for independence.
At what age does the anterior fontanel typically close?
Answer: 12–18 months
The anterior fontanel normally closes between 12 and 18 months of age.
Which is the BEST indicator of a child's overall growth and nutritional status over time?
Answer: Height for age
Height (length) for age is the best long-term indicator of nutritional status, as linear growth is most sensitive to chronic malnutrition.
A nurse notes a 10-month-old cannot sit without support. What is the most appropriate next step?
Answer: Refer for developmental evaluation
Independent sitting should be achieved by 6–8 months; failure to sit without support at 10 months warrants developmental evaluation.
According to Kohlberg, a school-age child who follows rules to gain approval from peers is in which moral stage?
Answer: Good boy/good girl orientation
The 'good boy/good girl' orientation (Stage 3) involves conforming to rules to gain social approval, typical of school-age children.
A 6-year-old can print their name, tie their shoes, and count to 100. Which developmental domain does shoe-tying primarily reflect?
Answer: Fine motor
Tying shoelaces is a fine motor skill requiring dexterity and hand-eye coordination typically mastered around age 5–6.
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