TCP - EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
Physical Growth Pattern - Infant, 0-6 Months
Physical Growth Pattern - Infant, 6-12 Months
Growth Charts - CORRECT ANSWER -Growth and Development usually occurs Cephalocaudal
and Proximodistal directions
Physical Growth Pattern - Infant, 0-6 Months
Posterior Fontanel closes at 2 months
Should double birth weight by 6 months of age
Physical Growth Pattern - Infant, 6-12 Months
Teething begins 6-8 months
Triple birth weight by 12 months of age
Height increased from birth height by 50% by 12 months of age
Growth Charts
Percentile arches based on Length/Height and Weight, by Age (Months/Years)
Not a problem which percentile arch they are in, as long as they stick to the arch
Physical/Developmental Milestones: Neonate
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 2 Months
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 3-4 Months - CORRECT ANSWER -Physical/Developmental
Milestones: Neonate
Reflexes - Primitive reflexes apparent at birth, almost all fade by 6 months (Babinski until 18)
,Grasp, Rooting, Sucking, Tonic Neck (fencing), Dance/Step, Babinski, Extrusion (sticks tongue out
if given food too early), Spinal Incurvation
Visual Preference for human face. Flexed posture.
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 2 Months
Closure of posterior fontanel
Social smile apparent. Vocalizes by 6 weeks. Lifts head when prone.
Sleeps 15-16 hours a day.
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 3-4 Months
Landau reflex - postural reflex to prep for sitting. Held prone, head and legs lift to superman.
Head even with chest (no lag) by 4 months
Hands held open, hand regard. Holds object.
Babbles, coos, gurgles, laughs
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 5-6 Months
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 7-8 Months
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 9-12 Months - CORRECT ANSWER -Physical/Developmental
Milestones: 5-6 Months
Primitive reflexes gone, except for Babinski
Head leads when pulled. Rolls over front to back.
Voluntary grasp. Bears weight on legs.
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 7-8 Months
Sits without support by 8 months
Parachute reflex - when tipped forward, places hands out to catch self (never goes away)
Crude pincer grasp. Object permanence. Transfers hand-hand by 7 months.
,Stranger anxiety.
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 9-12 Months
Pulls to stand at 9 months. Cruises at 11 months. Walks with 1 hand held at 12 months.
Fine pincer grasp by 11 months. Plays peek-a-book, claps at 9 months.
Red Flags - Signs of Developmental Delays in Infancy
Anticipatory Guidance for Safety in Infancy - CORRECT ANSWER -Red Flags - Signs of
Developmental Delays in Infancy
Lack of eye muscle control after 4-6 months. Lack of social smile by 8-12 months.
Rolling before 3 months (spasticity/hypertonia)
Persistence of primitive reflexes. Poor head control at 4 months.
Absent babbling by 5-6 months. Not sitting at 7 months.
Failure to develop protective reactions
Lack of imitation at 16 months. Lack of protodeclarative pointing (sign of ASD)
Anticipatory Guidance for Safety in Infancy
Cover outlets, keep meds locked, know number for poison control. Avoid high surfaces, do not
leave unsecured in high seat. Avoid small toys/latex balloons. Only thing in the crib should be
the infant - no blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, etc.
All children should ride rear-facing in car seat until minimum age 2, but preferably as long as
possible until they outgrow the car seat. Not in front until they reach the age of 13.
Nutrition Info in Infancy
Anticipatory Guidance for Newborns (Colic, Spitting up, Thumb sucking)
Oral Care in Infancy - CORRECT ANSWER -Nutrition Info in Infancy
, Recommends to breastfeed, exclusively BM/formula for 4-6 months. Some form of
breastmilk/formula for at least 12 months (with other food offered.)
Water is not recommended until eating solid food, breastmilk is very hydrating.
No whole milk until 12 months (anemia, bleeding, problems with nutrient absorption)
Introduce solid foods at 4-6 months, table foods by 12-15 months.
Avoid honey in the first 12 months (botulism)
Ready for solid foods it: can sit, BW has doubled & weighs minimum 13lbs, can reach for objects
and maintain balance, extrusion reflex disappears, swallows during feeding
Anticipatory Guidance for Newborns
Colic - usually goes away by 12 weeks of age
Spitting up - often caused by overfeeding the infant
Thumb sucking, pacifiers, and security items - no problem with these
Oral Care in Infancy
First teeth erupt at 6 months. Parents should wipe gums with wet gauze 1-2 times/day.
Avoid bottles before sleep/bed. No milk/etc after brushing teeth - only water.
First dental visit 12 months - 30 months.
Dental caries most prevalent chronic infectious disease of children
Growth and Development: 1-4 years
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 13-18 Months
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 3 Years Old
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 4 Years Old - CORRECT ANSWER -Growth and
Development: 1-4 years
Anterior fontanel non-palpable by 12 months. Closed completely at 18 months.
Toddler slightly bowlegged 2-3 years, knock-kneed 3-4 years, then straightens out
ANSWERS 2025/2026
Physical Growth Pattern - Infant, 0-6 Months
Physical Growth Pattern - Infant, 6-12 Months
Growth Charts - CORRECT ANSWER -Growth and Development usually occurs Cephalocaudal
and Proximodistal directions
Physical Growth Pattern - Infant, 0-6 Months
Posterior Fontanel closes at 2 months
Should double birth weight by 6 months of age
Physical Growth Pattern - Infant, 6-12 Months
Teething begins 6-8 months
Triple birth weight by 12 months of age
Height increased from birth height by 50% by 12 months of age
Growth Charts
Percentile arches based on Length/Height and Weight, by Age (Months/Years)
Not a problem which percentile arch they are in, as long as they stick to the arch
Physical/Developmental Milestones: Neonate
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 2 Months
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 3-4 Months - CORRECT ANSWER -Physical/Developmental
Milestones: Neonate
Reflexes - Primitive reflexes apparent at birth, almost all fade by 6 months (Babinski until 18)
,Grasp, Rooting, Sucking, Tonic Neck (fencing), Dance/Step, Babinski, Extrusion (sticks tongue out
if given food too early), Spinal Incurvation
Visual Preference for human face. Flexed posture.
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 2 Months
Closure of posterior fontanel
Social smile apparent. Vocalizes by 6 weeks. Lifts head when prone.
Sleeps 15-16 hours a day.
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 3-4 Months
Landau reflex - postural reflex to prep for sitting. Held prone, head and legs lift to superman.
Head even with chest (no lag) by 4 months
Hands held open, hand regard. Holds object.
Babbles, coos, gurgles, laughs
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 5-6 Months
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 7-8 Months
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 9-12 Months - CORRECT ANSWER -Physical/Developmental
Milestones: 5-6 Months
Primitive reflexes gone, except for Babinski
Head leads when pulled. Rolls over front to back.
Voluntary grasp. Bears weight on legs.
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 7-8 Months
Sits without support by 8 months
Parachute reflex - when tipped forward, places hands out to catch self (never goes away)
Crude pincer grasp. Object permanence. Transfers hand-hand by 7 months.
,Stranger anxiety.
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 9-12 Months
Pulls to stand at 9 months. Cruises at 11 months. Walks with 1 hand held at 12 months.
Fine pincer grasp by 11 months. Plays peek-a-book, claps at 9 months.
Red Flags - Signs of Developmental Delays in Infancy
Anticipatory Guidance for Safety in Infancy - CORRECT ANSWER -Red Flags - Signs of
Developmental Delays in Infancy
Lack of eye muscle control after 4-6 months. Lack of social smile by 8-12 months.
Rolling before 3 months (spasticity/hypertonia)
Persistence of primitive reflexes. Poor head control at 4 months.
Absent babbling by 5-6 months. Not sitting at 7 months.
Failure to develop protective reactions
Lack of imitation at 16 months. Lack of protodeclarative pointing (sign of ASD)
Anticipatory Guidance for Safety in Infancy
Cover outlets, keep meds locked, know number for poison control. Avoid high surfaces, do not
leave unsecured in high seat. Avoid small toys/latex balloons. Only thing in the crib should be
the infant - no blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, etc.
All children should ride rear-facing in car seat until minimum age 2, but preferably as long as
possible until they outgrow the car seat. Not in front until they reach the age of 13.
Nutrition Info in Infancy
Anticipatory Guidance for Newborns (Colic, Spitting up, Thumb sucking)
Oral Care in Infancy - CORRECT ANSWER -Nutrition Info in Infancy
, Recommends to breastfeed, exclusively BM/formula for 4-6 months. Some form of
breastmilk/formula for at least 12 months (with other food offered.)
Water is not recommended until eating solid food, breastmilk is very hydrating.
No whole milk until 12 months (anemia, bleeding, problems with nutrient absorption)
Introduce solid foods at 4-6 months, table foods by 12-15 months.
Avoid honey in the first 12 months (botulism)
Ready for solid foods it: can sit, BW has doubled & weighs minimum 13lbs, can reach for objects
and maintain balance, extrusion reflex disappears, swallows during feeding
Anticipatory Guidance for Newborns
Colic - usually goes away by 12 weeks of age
Spitting up - often caused by overfeeding the infant
Thumb sucking, pacifiers, and security items - no problem with these
Oral Care in Infancy
First teeth erupt at 6 months. Parents should wipe gums with wet gauze 1-2 times/day.
Avoid bottles before sleep/bed. No milk/etc after brushing teeth - only water.
First dental visit 12 months - 30 months.
Dental caries most prevalent chronic infectious disease of children
Growth and Development: 1-4 years
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 13-18 Months
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 3 Years Old
Physical/Developmental Milestones: 4 Years Old - CORRECT ANSWER -Growth and
Development: 1-4 years
Anterior fontanel non-palpable by 12 months. Closed completely at 18 months.
Toddler slightly bowlegged 2-3 years, knock-kneed 3-4 years, then straightens out
