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SECTION I: GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
1. A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant at a well-child visit. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Birth weight has doubled
Rationale: Birth weight doubles by 5–6 months and triples by 12 months. This is an
expected finding.
B. Pincer grasp is present
Rationale: Pincer grasp develops at 9–10 months, not 6 months.
C. Able to sit alone without support
Rationale: Sitting alone without support is expected at 8 months.
D. Stranger anxiety is absent
Rationale: Stranger anxiety typically begins at 6–8 months, so it may be present.
Correct Answer: A
2. A nurse is teaching the parent of a 2-year-old about age-appropriate toys. Which toy should
the nurse recommend?
A. Marbles
Rationale: Marbles are a choking hazard for toddlers.
B. Push-pull toy
Rationale: Push-pull toys are appropriate for toddlers and promote gross motor
development.
C. Electronic tablet
Rationale: Screen time should be limited; not the best developmental toy.
D. Jigsaw puzzle with 100 pieces
Rationale: Too advanced for a 2-year-old.
,Correct Answer: B
3. A nurse is evaluating the developmental milestones of a 9-month-old infant. Which of the
following should the nurse expect? (SATA)
A. Pulls to standing
Rationale: Pulling to stand is expected at 9 months.
B. Uses a pincer grasp
Rationale: Pincer grasp is expected at 9–10 months.
C. Says 10 or more words
Rationale: A 9-month-old typically says "mama" and "dada" only.
D. Waves bye-bye
Rationale: Waving bye-bye is expected at 9–10 months.
E. Walks independently
Rationale: Walking independently occurs at 12–15 months.
Correct Answer: A, B, D
4. The nurse is assessing a 4-year-old child. Which of the following behaviors indicates the
child is in Piaget's preoperational stage?
A. Understands conservation of volume
Rationale: Conservation is achieved in the concrete operational stage (7–11 years).
B. Uses magical thinking
Rationale: Magical thinking is characteristic of the preoperational stage (2–7 years).
C. Can classify objects by multiple attributes
Rationale: This occurs in concrete operational stage.
D. Understands abstract concepts
Rationale: Abstract thinking occurs in formal operational stage (12+ years).
Correct Answer: B
,5. A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parents of a 15-month-old. Which of the
following statements by the parent indicates understanding?
A. "I should expect my child to have temper tantrums."
Rationale: Tantrums are common in toddlers due to limited language skills and desire for
autonomy. This indicates correct understanding.
B. "My child should be able to share toys with others."
Rationale: Sharing is not expected until preschool age.
C. "I can begin toilet training my child now."
Rationale: Toilet training typically begins at 18–24 months when sphincter control develops.
D. "My child should speak in full sentences."
Rationale: Full sentences are expected at 3–4 years.
Correct Answer: A
6. A nurse is assessing a 5-year-old child's gross motor skills. Which activity should the nurse
expect the child to perform?
A. Riding a tricycle
Rationale: Tricycle riding is expected at 3 years.
B. Skipping on alternate feet
Rationale: Skipping is expected at 5 years.
C. Tying shoelaces
Rationale: Shoe tying is expected at 5–6 years but is a fine motor skill.
D. Hopping on one foot
Rationale: Hopping on one foot is expected at 4 years.
Correct Answer: B
7. The nurse is teaching a parent about Erikson's developmental stage for a 3-year-old. Which
of the following should the nurse include?
A. Trust vs. mistrust
Rationale: This is the infant stage (0–1 year).
, B. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Rationale: This is the toddler stage (1–3 years).
C. Initiative vs. guilt
Rationale: This is the preschool stage (3–6 years), appropriate for a 3-year-old.
D. Industry vs. inferiority
Rationale: This is the school-age stage (6–12 years).
Correct Answer: C
8. A nurse is assessing a 7-year-old child. Which of the following findings indicates the child is
developing appropriately?
A. The child believes their thoughts can cause events
Rationale: Magical thinking is characteristic of younger children (preschool).
B. The child can understand another person's perspective
Rationale: Perspective-taking develops in school-age children.
C. The child is unable to follow multi-step instructions
Rationale: School-age children can follow multi-step instructions.
D. The child prefers solitary play
Rationale: School-age children prefer peer group activities.
Correct Answer: B
9. A nurse is providing education to the parent of a 12-month-old infant. Which of the
following statements indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "I will give my baby whole milk."
Rationale: Whole milk is recommended until age 2. This is correct.
B. "I will place my baby in a forward-facing car seat."
Rationale: Children should remain in rear-facing car seats until at least age 2 or until they
reach the height/weight limit. This indicates need for further teaching.
C. "I will offer finger foods."
Rationale: Finger foods are appropriate at 12 months.
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SECTION I: GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
1. A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant at a well-child visit. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Birth weight has doubled
Rationale: Birth weight doubles by 5–6 months and triples by 12 months. This is an
expected finding.
B. Pincer grasp is present
Rationale: Pincer grasp develops at 9–10 months, not 6 months.
C. Able to sit alone without support
Rationale: Sitting alone without support is expected at 8 months.
D. Stranger anxiety is absent
Rationale: Stranger anxiety typically begins at 6–8 months, so it may be present.
Correct Answer: A
2. A nurse is teaching the parent of a 2-year-old about age-appropriate toys. Which toy should
the nurse recommend?
A. Marbles
Rationale: Marbles are a choking hazard for toddlers.
B. Push-pull toy
Rationale: Push-pull toys are appropriate for toddlers and promote gross motor
development.
C. Electronic tablet
Rationale: Screen time should be limited; not the best developmental toy.
D. Jigsaw puzzle with 100 pieces
Rationale: Too advanced for a 2-year-old.
,Correct Answer: B
3. A nurse is evaluating the developmental milestones of a 9-month-old infant. Which of the
following should the nurse expect? (SATA)
A. Pulls to standing
Rationale: Pulling to stand is expected at 9 months.
B. Uses a pincer grasp
Rationale: Pincer grasp is expected at 9–10 months.
C. Says 10 or more words
Rationale: A 9-month-old typically says "mama" and "dada" only.
D. Waves bye-bye
Rationale: Waving bye-bye is expected at 9–10 months.
E. Walks independently
Rationale: Walking independently occurs at 12–15 months.
Correct Answer: A, B, D
4. The nurse is assessing a 4-year-old child. Which of the following behaviors indicates the
child is in Piaget's preoperational stage?
A. Understands conservation of volume
Rationale: Conservation is achieved in the concrete operational stage (7–11 years).
B. Uses magical thinking
Rationale: Magical thinking is characteristic of the preoperational stage (2–7 years).
C. Can classify objects by multiple attributes
Rationale: This occurs in concrete operational stage.
D. Understands abstract concepts
Rationale: Abstract thinking occurs in formal operational stage (12+ years).
Correct Answer: B
,5. A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parents of a 15-month-old. Which of the
following statements by the parent indicates understanding?
A. "I should expect my child to have temper tantrums."
Rationale: Tantrums are common in toddlers due to limited language skills and desire for
autonomy. This indicates correct understanding.
B. "My child should be able to share toys with others."
Rationale: Sharing is not expected until preschool age.
C. "I can begin toilet training my child now."
Rationale: Toilet training typically begins at 18–24 months when sphincter control develops.
D. "My child should speak in full sentences."
Rationale: Full sentences are expected at 3–4 years.
Correct Answer: A
6. A nurse is assessing a 5-year-old child's gross motor skills. Which activity should the nurse
expect the child to perform?
A. Riding a tricycle
Rationale: Tricycle riding is expected at 3 years.
B. Skipping on alternate feet
Rationale: Skipping is expected at 5 years.
C. Tying shoelaces
Rationale: Shoe tying is expected at 5–6 years but is a fine motor skill.
D. Hopping on one foot
Rationale: Hopping on one foot is expected at 4 years.
Correct Answer: B
7. The nurse is teaching a parent about Erikson's developmental stage for a 3-year-old. Which
of the following should the nurse include?
A. Trust vs. mistrust
Rationale: This is the infant stage (0–1 year).
, B. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Rationale: This is the toddler stage (1–3 years).
C. Initiative vs. guilt
Rationale: This is the preschool stage (3–6 years), appropriate for a 3-year-old.
D. Industry vs. inferiority
Rationale: This is the school-age stage (6–12 years).
Correct Answer: C
8. A nurse is assessing a 7-year-old child. Which of the following findings indicates the child is
developing appropriately?
A. The child believes their thoughts can cause events
Rationale: Magical thinking is characteristic of younger children (preschool).
B. The child can understand another person's perspective
Rationale: Perspective-taking develops in school-age children.
C. The child is unable to follow multi-step instructions
Rationale: School-age children can follow multi-step instructions.
D. The child prefers solitary play
Rationale: School-age children prefer peer group activities.
Correct Answer: B
9. A nurse is providing education to the parent of a 12-month-old infant. Which of the
following statements indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "I will give my baby whole milk."
Rationale: Whole milk is recommended until age 2. This is correct.
B. "I will place my baby in a forward-facing car seat."
Rationale: Children should remain in rear-facing car seats until at least age 2 or until they
reach the height/weight limit. This indicates need for further teaching.
C. "I will offer finger foods."
Rationale: Finger foods are appropriate at 12 months.
