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RN Pediatrics Growth and Development Set 2

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A nurse is assessing a newborn child. Which milestone is expected?

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RN Pediatrics Growth and Development Set 2 Practice Questions

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Question 1

A nurse is assessing a newborn child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. turns head to side
  2. primitive reflexes present
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
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Correct answer:

  1. turns head to side

Explanation: turns head to side is appropriate for a newborn child.

Question 2

A nurse is assessing a 2-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. social smile
  2. coos
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
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Correct answer:

  1. coos

Explanation: coos is appropriate for a 2-month child.

Question 3

A nurse is assessing a 4-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. rolls front to back
  2. laughs
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
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Correct answer:

  1. laughs

Explanation: laughs is appropriate for a 4-month child.

Question 4

A nurse is assessing a 9-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. pulls to stand
  2. stranger anxiety
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
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Correct answer:

  1. pulls to stand

Explanation: pulls to stand is appropriate for a 9-month child.

Question 5

A nurse is assessing a 4-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. hops on one foot
  2. cooperative play
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
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Correct answer:

  1. hops on one foot

Explanation: hops on one foot is appropriate for a 4-year child.

Question 6

A nurse is assessing a 4-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. hops on one foot
  2. cooperative play
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. hops on one foot

Explanation: hops on one foot is appropriate for a 4-year child.

Question 7

A nurse is assessing a 18-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. walks independently
  2. uses spoon
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
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Correct answer:

  1. uses spoon

Explanation: uses spoon is appropriate for a 18-month child.

Question 8

A nurse is assessing a 3-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. tricycle
  2. 3-word sentences
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. 3-word sentences

Explanation: 3-word sentences is appropriate for a 3-year child.

Question 9

A nurse is assessing a 3-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. tricycle
  2. 3-word sentences
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. 3-word sentences

Explanation: 3-word sentences is appropriate for a 3-year child.

Question 10

A nurse is assessing a 3-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. tricycle
  2. 3-word sentences
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. 3-word sentences

Explanation: 3-word sentences is appropriate for a 3-year child.

Question 11

A nurse is assessing a newborn child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. turns head to side
  2. primitive reflexes present
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. turns head to side

Explanation: turns head to side is appropriate for a newborn child.

Question 12

A nurse is assessing a 12-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. walks with support
  2. says 1-2 words
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. says 1-2 words

Explanation: says 1-2 words is appropriate for a 12-month child.

Question 13

A nurse is assessing a 12-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. walks with support
  2. says 1-2 words
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. says 1-2 words

Explanation: says 1-2 words is appropriate for a 12-month child.

Question 14

A nurse is assessing a 18-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. walks independently
  2. uses spoon
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. walks independently

Explanation: walks independently is appropriate for a 18-month child.

Question 15

A nurse is assessing a 3-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. tricycle
  2. 3-word sentences
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. tricycle

Explanation: tricycle is appropriate for a 3-year child.

Question 16

A nurse is assessing a 6-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. sits with support
  2. babbles
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. sits with support

Explanation: sits with support is appropriate for a 6-month child.

Question 17

A nurse is assessing a newborn child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. turns head to side
  2. primitive reflexes present
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. turns head to side

Explanation: turns head to side is appropriate for a newborn child.

Question 18

A nurse is assessing a 12-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. walks with support
  2. says 1-2 words
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. walks with support

Explanation: walks with support is appropriate for a 12-month child.

Question 19

A nurse is assessing a 4-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. rolls front to back
  2. laughs
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. laughs

Explanation: laughs is appropriate for a 4-month child.

Question 20

A nurse is assessing a 3-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. tricycle
  2. 3-word sentences
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. tricycle

Explanation: tricycle is appropriate for a 3-year child.

Question 21

A nurse is assessing a 2-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. 2-word phrases
  2. parallel play
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. parallel play

Explanation: parallel play is appropriate for a 2-year child.

Question 22

A nurse is assessing a 3-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. tricycle
  2. 3-word sentences
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. 3-word sentences

Explanation: 3-word sentences is appropriate for a 3-year child.

Question 23

A nurse is assessing a 4-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. hops on one foot
  2. cooperative play
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. cooperative play

Explanation: cooperative play is appropriate for a 4-year child.

Question 24

A nurse is assessing a 12-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. walks with support
  2. says 1-2 words
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. says 1-2 words

Explanation: says 1-2 words is appropriate for a 12-month child.

Question 25

A nurse is assessing a 4-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. rolls front to back
  2. laughs
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. laughs

Explanation: laughs is appropriate for a 4-month child.

Question 26

A nurse is assessing a 2-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. 2-word phrases
  2. parallel play
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. 2-word phrases

Explanation: 2-word phrases is appropriate for a 2-year child.

Question 27

A nurse is assessing a 2-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. 2-word phrases
  2. parallel play
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. parallel play

Explanation: parallel play is appropriate for a 2-year child.

Question 28

A nurse is assessing a 2-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. 2-word phrases
  2. parallel play
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. parallel play

Explanation: parallel play is appropriate for a 2-year child.

Question 29

A nurse is assessing a 5-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. skips
  2. counts 10 objects
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. counts 10 objects

Explanation: counts 10 objects is appropriate for a 5-year child.

Question 30

A nurse is assessing a 2-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. 2-word phrases
  2. parallel play
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. parallel play

Explanation: parallel play is appropriate for a 2-year child.

Question 31

A nurse is assessing a 4-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. hops on one foot
  2. cooperative play
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. cooperative play

Explanation: cooperative play is appropriate for a 4-year child.

Question 32

A nurse is assessing a 2-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. 2-word phrases
  2. parallel play
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. 2-word phrases

Explanation: 2-word phrases is appropriate for a 2-year child.

Question 33

A nurse is assessing a 12-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. walks with support
  2. says 1-2 words
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. walks with support

Explanation: walks with support is appropriate for a 12-month child.

Question 34

A nurse is assessing a 4-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. hops on one foot
  2. cooperative play
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. cooperative play

Explanation: cooperative play is appropriate for a 4-year child.

Question 35

A nurse is assessing a 2-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. 2-word phrases
  2. parallel play
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. parallel play

Explanation: parallel play is appropriate for a 2-year child.

Question 36

A nurse is assessing a 9-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. pulls to stand
  2. stranger anxiety
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. stranger anxiety

Explanation: stranger anxiety is appropriate for a 9-month child.

Question 37

A nurse is assessing a 9-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. pulls to stand
  2. stranger anxiety
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. pulls to stand

Explanation: pulls to stand is appropriate for a 9-month child.

Question 38

A nurse is assessing a 2-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. 2-word phrases
  2. parallel play
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. parallel play

Explanation: parallel play is appropriate for a 2-year child.

Question 39

A nurse is assessing a 5-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. skips
  2. counts 10 objects
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. skips

Explanation: skips is appropriate for a 5-year child.

Question 40

A nurse is assessing a 12-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. walks with support
  2. says 1-2 words
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. walks with support

Explanation: walks with support is appropriate for a 12-month child.

Question 41

A nurse is assessing a 6-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. sits with support
  2. babbles
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. sits with support

Explanation: sits with support is appropriate for a 6-month child.

Question 42

A nurse is assessing a newborn child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. turns head to side
  2. primitive reflexes present
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. turns head to side

Explanation: turns head to side is appropriate for a newborn child.

Question 43

A nurse is assessing a 9-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. pulls to stand
  2. stranger anxiety
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. pulls to stand

Explanation: pulls to stand is appropriate for a 9-month child.

Question 44

A nurse is assessing a 5-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. skips
  2. counts 10 objects
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. skips

Explanation: skips is appropriate for a 5-year child.

Question 45

A nurse is assessing a 3-year child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. tricycle
  2. 3-word sentences
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. tricycle

Explanation: tricycle is appropriate for a 3-year child.

Question 46

A nurse is assessing a 9-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. pulls to stand
  2. stranger anxiety
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. pulls to stand

Explanation: pulls to stand is appropriate for a 9-month child.

Question 47

A nurse is assessing a 6-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. sits with support
  2. babbles
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. sits with support

Explanation: sits with support is appropriate for a 6-month child.

Question 48

A nurse is assessing a 18-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. walks independently
  2. uses spoon
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. walks independently

Explanation: walks independently is appropriate for a 18-month child.

Question 49

A nurse is assessing a newborn child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. turns head to side
  2. primitive reflexes present
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. primitive reflexes present

Explanation: primitive reflexes present is appropriate for a newborn child.

Question 50

A nurse is assessing a 12-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. walks with support
  2. says 1-2 words
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. walks with support

Explanation: walks with support is appropriate for a 12-month child.

Question 51

A nurse is assessing a 6-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. sits with support
  2. babbles
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. sits with support

Explanation: sits with support is appropriate for a 6-month child.

Question 52

A nurse is assessing a 2-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. social smile
  2. coos
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. social smile

Explanation: social smile is appropriate for a 2-month child.

Question 53

A nurse is assessing a 2-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. social smile
  2. coos
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. social smile

Explanation: social smile is appropriate for a 2-month child.

Question 54

A nurse is assessing a newborn child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. turns head to side
  2. primitive reflexes present
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. turns head to side

Explanation: turns head to side is appropriate for a newborn child.

Question 55

A nurse is assessing a 12-month child. Which milestone is expected?

  1. walks with support
  2. says 1-2 words
  3. cannot lift head
  4. no vocalization
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. says 1-2 words

Explanation: says 1-2 words is appropriate for a 12-month child.