Pediatric Nurse Exam Pediatric Nurse Growth and Development Milestones 4

Question 1

At what age is a child typically expected to achieve daytime bladder control?

Accepted Answer

2–3 years

Answer

Most children achieve daytime bladder control between ages 2 and 3, though variation is normal.

Question 2

Which behavior is characteristic of adolescent cognitive development according to Piaget?

Accepted Answer

Abstract reasoning and hypothetical thinking

Answer

Adolescents in the formal operational stage can engage in abstract thinking, hypothetical reasoning, and systematic problem solving.

Question 3

A 2-month-old infant smiles in response to a caregiver's face. What type of smile is this?

Accepted Answer

Social smile

Answer

A social smile in response to a human face emerges around 6–8 weeks of age and marks an important social-emotional milestone.

Question 4

Erikson's stage for infants (birth to 18 months) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Trust vs. mistrust

Answer

Infants develop a sense of trust when caregivers consistently meet their needs, forming the foundation for healthy relationships.

Question 5

A 4-month-old infant is unable to hold their head steady when pulled to sitting. What is the nurse's priority action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the provider and document the finding

Answer

Head control when pulled to sitting should be present by 4 months; absence suggests a developmental delay requiring provider notification.

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