Pediatric Nurse Exam Pediatric Nurse Growth and Development Milestones 2

Question 1

A toddler can kick a ball forward and walk up stairs with one hand held. What age does this best represent?

Accepted Answer

18 months

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12 months

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24 months

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36 months

Question 2

Which fine motor milestone is expected of a 9-month-old infant?

Accepted Answer

Transfers objects hand to hand

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Pincer grasp

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Builds a tower of 2 cubes

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Scribbles spontaneously

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

Erikson

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Piaget

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Freud

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Kohlberg

Question 4

At what age should a child be able to ride a tricycle?

Accepted Answer

3 years

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18 months

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2 years

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4 years

Question 5

A nurse assesses a 6-month-old and notes the infant turns toward a sound. Which sensory milestone does this reflect?

Accepted Answer

Localization of sound

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Visual acuity at 20/20

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Binocular vision

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Depth perception

Question 6

Which language milestone is typical for a 2-year-old?

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Uses 50+ words and 2-word phrases

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Speaks in 5-word sentences

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Names all colors

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Tells simple stories

Question 7

A parent reports their 5-year-old has an imaginary friend. What is the most appropriate nursing response?

Accepted Answer

Advise the parent this is normal for preschoolers

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Refer the child for psychological evaluation

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Suggest limiting creative play

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Recommend social skills therapy