BSN Sherpath Growth & Development 2
Exam Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Question 1 of 3 Breast milk
What contributes to helping an Vaccinations
infant The mother's transplacental antibodies
to fight infection within the first
year
of life?
Select all that apply.
Breast milk
Vaccinations
Fully functional respiratory system
The mother's transplacental
antibodies
Bottle-fed cow's milk
supplemented
with Vitamins A, C, and D
NOT SURE
,Question 2 of 3 The eustachian tube is short and
Which aspect of ear development horizontal.
leads to increased susceptibility to The eustachian tube is short and
ear infections during the first two horizontal in
years of life?The eustachian tube children, making them more prone to
is infection. The
short and horizontal.The external eustachian tube connects to the middle ear
acoustic meatus is short and and
vertical.The auricle is narrow and provides air and drains fluid, which helps
can to fight
block the eustachian tube.The infection.
outer
tympanic membrane is porous and
not highly vascularized.
Question 3 of 3 Upper limbs and head grow faster.
Which is a common physical A faster growth of the upper limbs and
growth head is a
pattern seen in infancy during the common pattern seen in the first two
first to second month? months of
Upper limbs and head grow faster. life. Head circumference measurements
Lower limbs and GI tract develop are taken
faster. at each health provider visit to ensure the
Cardiovascular system and lower infant is
limbs develop faster. showing normal growth patterns.
Respiratory and immune systems
develop at a rapid pace.
, Question 1 of 4 10-12 months: can stand alone
Which activities correspond to 8-9 months: sits steadily, unsupported
normal motor development during 6-7 months: sits and leans forward on both
the first year of life? hands
Select all that apply.
10-12 months: can stand alone
8-9 months: sits steadily,
unsupported
1-2 months: can roll from front to
back
4-5 months: turns from back to
abdomen
6-7 months: sits and leans forward
on
both hands
Question 2 of 4
Match the milestone with the
corresponding age group
1-2 months (gross motor)
Can lift head when held against
the
shoulder
3 months (gross motor)
Can lift head off the bed when in
prone position
4-5 months (gross motor)
Bears some weight when held in
the
standing position
4-5 months (fine motor)
Will reach and grasp with palm
Exam Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Question 1 of 3 Breast milk
What contributes to helping an Vaccinations
infant The mother's transplacental antibodies
to fight infection within the first
year
of life?
Select all that apply.
Breast milk
Vaccinations
Fully functional respiratory system
The mother's transplacental
antibodies
Bottle-fed cow's milk
supplemented
with Vitamins A, C, and D
NOT SURE
,Question 2 of 3 The eustachian tube is short and
Which aspect of ear development horizontal.
leads to increased susceptibility to The eustachian tube is short and
ear infections during the first two horizontal in
years of life?The eustachian tube children, making them more prone to
is infection. The
short and horizontal.The external eustachian tube connects to the middle ear
acoustic meatus is short and and
vertical.The auricle is narrow and provides air and drains fluid, which helps
can to fight
block the eustachian tube.The infection.
outer
tympanic membrane is porous and
not highly vascularized.
Question 3 of 3 Upper limbs and head grow faster.
Which is a common physical A faster growth of the upper limbs and
growth head is a
pattern seen in infancy during the common pattern seen in the first two
first to second month? months of
Upper limbs and head grow faster. life. Head circumference measurements
Lower limbs and GI tract develop are taken
faster. at each health provider visit to ensure the
Cardiovascular system and lower infant is
limbs develop faster. showing normal growth patterns.
Respiratory and immune systems
develop at a rapid pace.
, Question 1 of 4 10-12 months: can stand alone
Which activities correspond to 8-9 months: sits steadily, unsupported
normal motor development during 6-7 months: sits and leans forward on both
the first year of life? hands
Select all that apply.
10-12 months: can stand alone
8-9 months: sits steadily,
unsupported
1-2 months: can roll from front to
back
4-5 months: turns from back to
abdomen
6-7 months: sits and leans forward
on
both hands
Question 2 of 4
Match the milestone with the
corresponding age group
1-2 months (gross motor)
Can lift head when held against
the
shoulder
3 months (gross motor)
Can lift head off the bed when in
prone position
4-5 months (gross motor)
Bears some weight when held in
the
standing position
4-5 months (fine motor)
Will reach and grasp with palm
