Pediatric Physical Therapy Quiz

What is the definition of growth in child development?

• Change that occurs over time

• Change that enhances survival

• Qualitative change in behavior

• Quantitative change in behavior

Which of the following is NOT a prerequisite for gross motor skills?

• Intact musculoskeletal system

• Maturation of CNS

• Intact vestibular system

• Intact auditory system

At what age does a typical infant first achieve head control?

• 3-5 months

• 1-2 months

• 9-12 months

• 6-8 months

What is the first movement that a baby typically achieves?

• Rolling

• Sitting

• Head control

• Creeping

Which of the following is a prerequisite for the development of rolling?

• Development of head control

• Ability to sit

• Ability to walk

• Ability to crawl

What age range is typically associated with the development of creeping?

• 6-8 months

• 12-15 months

• 10-12 months

• 4-5 months

What is the primary focus of fine motor development?

• Large muscle movements

• Arm and hand movements

• Walking and running

• Crawling and creeping

At what age can a child typically walk independently?

• 18-24 months

• 15-18 months

• 12-15 months

• 10-12 months

Which of the following is a characteristic of gross motor development?

• Involves large muscle groups

• Requires fine motor skills

• Involves reaching and grasping

• Controlled by small muscles

What is the last stage of head control development?

• From sitting

• From prone

• From supine

• From side lying