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Certified Pediatric Nurse Exam
Questions and Answers Latest 2026
3 month Key Milestones Ans: Brings hands to mouth
Grasps and hold object- actively holds rattle but not
reaching for it
Takes swipes at objects
Watches faces intently
Smiles at sound of your voice
begins to imitate some sounds
4 to 6 Months Ans: Demands and enjoys attention
Chuckles and laughs
Attachment begins discovers hands
6 Months Ans: Peak time of development
Good head support - no head lag
Rolling in both directions
Bares weight on legs
Sitting with support - tripod position
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6 Months Red Flags Ans: Stiff of floppy tone
No affections or cuddling behavior
Does not track objects with eyes
Does not respond to sounds
Lack of social smile by 5 months
12 Month Red Flags Ans: Not crawling
Not standing with support
Not using consonant sounds (dada mama)
Not using gestures
Anterior fontanel closure Ans: 18mo
First steps Ans: 12-15 mo
Red Flag Toddler Ans: Not walking at 15mo
Toe walking
Not using words
Car Seats Ans: Under 2- rear facing
2-3yrs forward facing
4-8yrs booster seat in rear
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Certified Pediatric Nurse Exam
Questions and Answers Latest 2026
3 month Key Milestones Ans: Brings hands to mouth
Grasps and hold object- actively holds rattle but not
reaching for it
Takes swipes at objects
Watches faces intently
Smiles at sound of your voice
begins to imitate some sounds
4 to 6 Months Ans: Demands and enjoys attention
Chuckles and laughs
Attachment begins discovers hands
6 Months Ans: Peak time of development
Good head support - no head lag
Rolling in both directions
Bares weight on legs
Sitting with support - tripod position
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6 Months Red Flags Ans: Stiff of floppy tone
No affections or cuddling behavior
Does not track objects with eyes
Does not respond to sounds
Lack of social smile by 5 months
12 Month Red Flags Ans: Not crawling
Not standing with support
Not using consonant sounds (dada mama)
Not using gestures
Anterior fontanel closure Ans: 18mo
First steps Ans: 12-15 mo
Red Flag Toddler Ans: Not walking at 15mo
Toe walking
Not using words
Car Seats Ans: Under 2- rear facing
2-3yrs forward facing
4-8yrs booster seat in rear
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