Pediatric Nurse Exam Pediatric Nurse Growth and Development Milestones 3

Question 1

According to Piaget, what cognitive stage is a 7-year-old child in?

Accepted Answer

Concrete operational

Answer

Children ages 7–11 are in Piaget's concrete operational stage, during which they develop logical thinking about concrete objects.

Question 2

A 15-month-old uses 3–5 words and walks independently. Which additional milestone would be expected at this age?

Accepted Answer

Says 'mama' and 'dada' specifically

Answer

By 12–15 months, infants typically say 'mama' and 'dada' with meaning in addition to a few other words.

Question 3

An infant demonstrates object permanence. What is the earliest age this concept typically emerges?

Accepted Answer

8 months

Answer

Object permanence begins to emerge around 8–9 months, when infants understand that objects still exist when out of sight.

Question 4

Which weight milestone is expected for a full-term infant by 6 months of age?

Accepted Answer

Doubles birth weight

Answer

Infants are expected to double their birth weight by approximately 4–6 months of age.

Question 5

A nurse is assessing a 3-year-old who plays alongside but not with other children. What type of play is this?

Accepted Answer

Parallel play

Answer

Parallel play, in which children play near each other without direct interaction, is typical of toddlers and early preschoolers.

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