WorksheetsExam 1: Pediatric Growth & Development
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following best defines 'growth' in pediatric development?
a)
A measurable increase in physical size
b)
A qualitative progression in skill development
c)
An emotional ability to form relationships
d)
A method of coping with stress
2.
Which principle describes development that progresses from head to toe?
a)
Proximodistal
b)
Cephalocaudal
c)
Maturation
d)
Environmental learning
3.
Select all that apply: Which factors influence pediatric growth and development?
a)
Genetics
b)
Nutrition
c)
Parental education
d)
Cultural environment
4.
According to Freud, which stage is associated with potty training?
a)
Oral
b)
Phallic
c)
Anal
d)
Latency
5.
Which of the following are Freud's components of personality? Select all that apply.
a)
Id
b)
Ego
c)
Conscience
d)
Superego
6.
A school-age child is developing confidence through success at school. This reflects which Erikson stage?
a)
Initiative vs. Guilt
b)
Trust vs. Mistrust
c)
Industry vs. Inferiority
d)
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
7.
Select all that apply: Which of the following are tasks in Erikson's stages of development?
a)
Autonomy
b)
Initiative
c)
Object permanence
d)
Identity
8.
In which of Piaget's stages does a child develop object permanence?
a)
Sensorimotor
b)
Preoperational
c)
Concrete operational
d)
Formal operational
9.
Select all that apply: What are the cognitive processes described by Piaget?
a)
Adaptation
b)
Accommodation
c)
Imitation
d)
Assimilation
10.
Which temperament is characterized by regular routines and a positive mood?
a)
Easy
b)
Difficult
c)
Slow to warm up
d)
Rigid
11.
Select all that apply: Characteristics of a difficult temperament include:
a)
Intense reactions
b)
Positive mood
c)
Irregular routines
d)
Slow to adapt
12.
Which reflex causes an infant to fan their toes when the foot is stroked?
a)
Grasp reflex
b)
Babinski reflex
c)
Moro reflex
d)
Rooting reflex
13.
Select all that apply: Which of the following are primitive newborn reflexes?
a)
Rooting
b)
Moro
c)
Sucking
d)
Babbling
14.
At what age is complete head control typically achieved?
a)
2 months
b)
4 months
c)
6 months
d)
9 months
15.
An infant begins to say 'mama' and 'dada' and understand simple words. What age is this typical?
a)
0–3 months
b)
4–6 months
c)
6–8 months
d)
9–12 months
16.
Select all that apply: Which developmental milestones are expected by 6 months of age?
a)
Sits unsupported
b)
Transfers objects hand to hand
c)
Laughs and babbles
d)
Stands independently
17.
Separation anxiety in infants typically begins around:
a)
3 months
b)
6 months
c)
9 months
d)
12 months
18.
What is the primary purpose of discipline in infants?
a)
To correct bad behavior
b)
To set rules for obedience
c)
To keep the infant safe
d)
To teach independence
19.
At what age is it recommended to introduce solid foods to an infant?
a)
4 months
b)
5 months
c)
6 months
d)
9 months
20.
Select all that apply: Which are recommended anticipatory guidance topics for infant parents?
a)
Back-to-sleep practices
b)
CPR training
c)
Introduce peanut butter before 2 months
d)
Oral care after first tooth
21.
Which pain scale is best suited for a non-verbal 6-month-old infant?
a)
Numeric Rating Scale
b)
FACES Scale
c)
FLACC Scale
d)
Oucher Scale
22.
Select all that apply: Which are components of the FLACC pain scale?
a)
Facial expression
b)
Leg movement
c)
Crying
d)
Blood pressure
23.
A 4-year-old child fears bodily harm in the hospital. What nursing action is most appropriate?
a)
Avoid discussing procedures
b)
Use simple explanations and allow medical play
c)
Use adult terminology
d)
Limit parent presence
24.
Select all that apply: Which are typical reactions to hospitalization in school-age children?
a)
Loss of control
b)
Privacy concerns
c)
Magical thinking
d)
Desire for peer contact
25.
Which action supports atraumatic care during pediatric procedures?
a)
Perform procedures away from playroom
b)
Use medical jargon
c)
Separate parent from child
d)
Use restraints frequently
26.
Select all that apply: Principles of atraumatic care include:
a)
Minimize physical distress
b)
Maximize family involvement
c)
Provide choices when possible
d)
Discourage emotional expression
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