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Infant Growth and Development Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the typical weight gain for an infant from birth to 4 months?

a)

¾ kg/month

b)

½ kg/month

c)

1 kg/month

d)

¼ kg/month

2.

By what age should an infant typically double their birth weight?

a)

10-12 months

b)

6 months

c)

2 months

d)

4-5 months

3.

What is the average weight of a 1-year-old boy?

a)

11 kg

b)

10 kg

c)

12 kg

d)

9 kg

4.

How much does an infant's length increase each month during the first 6 months?

a)

2 cm

b)

3 cm

c)

1 cm

d)

2.5 cm

5.

What is the average head circumference increase per month during the first 6 months?

a)

1 cm

b)

2 cm

c)

2.5 cm

d)

3 cm

6.

At what age does the immune system of an infant become functional?

a)

1 month

b)

2 months

c)

6 months

d)

12 months

7.

When do infants typically start to smile?

a)

3 months

b)

At birth

c)

2 weeks

d)

6 weeks

8.

What is the first type of teeth to erupt in infants?

a)

Permanent teeth

b)

Incisors

c)

Molars

d)

Deciduous teeth

9.

What is a common characteristic of infants?

a)

Flat abdomen

b)

Wide shoulders

c)

Large head

d)

Long legs

10.

What should be done to reduce the risk of SIDS?

a)

Place the infant on their stomach to sleep

b)

Place the infant on their back to sleep

c)

Keep the infant in a crib with toys

d)

Sleep with the infant in the same bed

11.

What is the safest place for an infant's car seat?

a)

Driver's seat

b)

Middle of the back seat

c)

Front seat

d)

Passenger's seat

12.

At what age should an infant be able to sit without support?

a)

8 months

b)

6 months

c)

4 months

d)

12 months

13.

What is the recommended action if an infant is choking?

a)

Pat their back gently

b)

Give them water

c)

Learn how to handle choking emergencies

d)

Perform abdominal thrusts immediately

14.

What is the typical weight of an infant at 6 months if they weighed 8 lbs at birth?

a)

10 lbs

b)

16 lbs

c)

24 lbs

d)

32 lbs

15.

What should you avoid giving to an infant?

a)

Formula

b)

Solid food

c)

Breast milk

d)

Water

16.

What is a common safety measure for infants?

a)

Let them play with small objects

b)

Allow them to crawl in the kitchen

c)

Use safety latches on cabinets

d)

Leave them alone with pets

17.

What is the typical age range for infants to start walking?

a)

6-8 months

b)

8-10 months

c)

10-12 months

d)

12-14 months

18.

What is the average increase in chest circumference by the end of the first year?

a)

Less than head circumference

b)

Greater than head circumference

c)

No change

d)

Equal to head circumference

19.

What is the typical respiratory rate of an infant by the end of the first year?

a)

20-30 breaths/min

b)

30-40 breaths/min

c)

15-20 breaths/min

d)

10-15 breaths/min

20.

What is the typical age for infants to start babbling?

a)

6 months

b)

9 months

c)

12 months

d)

3 months