3.01 CD Infant Development Quiz

At what age are infants considered to be in their first year of life?

• 1 year to 2 years

• Birth to 6 months

• 2 years to 3 years

• 6 months to 1 year

What is the average length of an infant at birth?

• 25 inches

• 15 inches

• 10 inches

• 20 inches

How much does the weight of an infant typically triple during the first year?

• 6-8 pounds

• 4-6 pounds

• 8-10 pounds

• 2-4 pounds

When does the umbilical cord typically fall off?

• 3 weeks

• 2 weeks

• 1 week

• 4 weeks

Which of the following is NOT a reflex seen in infants?

• Walking

• Rooting

• Moro

• Sucking

Which category of motor skills refers to the development from head to toe?

• Gross

• Proximodistal

• Fine

• Cephalocaudal

At what stage can an infant sit without support?

• Pulls to standing

• Crawls

• Sits

• Chest up with arm support

What is the term for the coordination of small muscles, such as those in the fingers and toes?

• Hand-eye coordination

• Fine motor skills

• Large muscles

• Gross motor skills

Which of the following is a proper way to handle an infant?

• Shake the baby gently

• Hold the baby by the neck

• Leave the baby unattended

• Support the baby's head and neck

What is the term for the sudden death of a baby younger than one year old where the cause cannot be explained?

• Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

• Colic

• Suffocation

• Teething