CD 3.01 Infant Physical Development

At what age is an infant's height typically measured as 30 inches?

• At birth

• At 6 months

• At 1 year

• At 2 years

Imagine a newborn named Alex. By the end of Alex's first year, how much would you expect Alex's weight to have increased?

• Doubles

• Triples

• Quadruples

• Remains the same

During a pediatric health check-up, which of the following reflexes is NOT identified as a fundamental infant reflex?

• Rooting

• Sucking

• Tonic neck

• Babinski

When observing the development of motor skills in infants, what is the correct sequence observed from the head down to the feet?

• Proximodistal

• Cephalocaudal

• Distoproximal

• Caudoproximal

During a routine pediatric visit, Dr. Smith observes a 6-month-old infant. Which of the following actions by the infant would Dr. Smith identify as a fine motor skill developed during this stage of infancy?

• Crawling

• Standing

• Grasping as a reflex

• Walking

When Sarah is feeding her 6-month-old baby, what is an important aspect she needs to consider?

• Weaning

• Burping

• Food allergies

• Head/Neck support

Which of the following is a recommended practice for infant sleeping?

• Sleep as needed

• Back to sleep

• SIDS vs. suffocation

• Diaper rash

During baby Emma's bath time, what is a critical factor her parents should monitor?

• Comfort

• Tub bath vs. sponge bath

• Supervision

• Changing steps

What is a concern related to infant teething?

• Bottle rot

• Gum care

• Teething: teeth begin to come in

• Wellness checkups

What is an essential medical procedure for infants to protect them from certain diseases?

• Wellness checkups

• Teething

• Diaper rash

• Immunizations