Pediatric Nursing Growth and Development Quiz

Samuel and Lily have a healthy infant named Aiden. At what age should they expect Aiden to be able to pull himself to a standing position?

• 5 months

• 8 months

• 12 months

• 15 months

Grace, Oliver, and Emma are all 2 years old. Which of the following motor skills is most typical for them at this age?

• Running clumsily and falling often

• Hopping on one foot without losing balance

• Writing their name in block letters

• Riding a tricycle using pedals

Sophia, a preschooler who just turned 4 years old, is playing with her toys. Which cognitive skill is she expected to have developed at this age?

• Abstract thinking

• Understanding the concept of conservation

• Counting ten or more of her toys

• Reading simple sentences from her storybook

Grace, Olivia, and Arjun are all 8 years old and attend the same school. Which of the following best describes their social skills development at this age?

• They prefer solitary play over group activities

• They form strong, complex friendships and understand the concept of teamwork

• They struggle with understanding the rules of games

• They show little interest in organized games or sports

James, Emma, and Arjun are all in their adolescence. During this period, which of the following emotional changes are they most likely to experience?

• A return to childish behaviors and dependence on their parents

• A stable mood with few fluctuations

• An increase in emotional stability and a decrease in mood swings

• Mood swings and a heightened sensitivity to personal criticism or rejection

A community health nurse makes a home visit to the mother of a 13-year-old boy who is disabled and who has three siblings younger than 6 years old.  The nurse observes that the 6-month-old sister lies quietly in her crib, rarely smiles or vocalizes, and barely has her basic needs attended to. What is the priority nursing action?

•   Teach the disabled brother how to play with his sister

•   Discuss with the mother how she can be assisted with caring for the infant

• Encourage the mother to buy toys appropriate for the infant’s age level

• Explain that without stimulation the infant’s growth and development will be affected

Answer explanation

Physiological needs met first. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.