NCLEX: Developmental Milestones verified answer
questions
reflex:
palmar grasp Correct Answer-fades by 3- 4 months
**pressure on palm elicits grasp
reflex:
tonic neck Correct Answer-disappears by 3- 4 months
**fencing position; lying on back with head turned to one side, arm and
leg on that side of body will be in extension while extremities on
opposite side will be flexed
reflex:
plantar grasp Correct Answer-lessens by 8 months
**pressure on sole behind toes elicits flexion
reflex:
moro Correct Answer-disappears after 3- 4 months
,**elicited by sudden disturbance in the infant's immediate environment,
body will stiffen, arms in tense extension followed by embrace gesture
with thumb and index finger in a "c" formation
reflex:
rooting and sucking Correct Answer-usually disappears by 4-7 months
**turns toward any object touching/ stroking cheek/ mouth, opens
mouth, and sucks rhythmically when finger/ nipple is inserted into
mouth
reflex:
babinski Correct Answer-positive for first 6 mos
reverts to usual adult response by 12 months
abnormal in child >2 y/o; indicates CNS disease
**stroking the sole of the foot from heel upward across ball of foot will
cause all toes to fan
positive: dorsiflexion of great toe and fanning of other toes
negative: plantar flexion of toes
relfex:
stepping Correct Answer-fades 4- 5 months
, when held upright with one foot touching a flat surface, will step
alternatingly
solid foods: cereal Correct Answer-4-5 mos
rice is usually first
solid foods: strained fruit Correct Answer-4-5 mos
solid foods: strained vegetables, strained meat Correct Answer-5-6 mos
solid foods: hard breads Correct Answer-7-9 mos
solid foods: chopped meat Correct Answer-7-9 mos
solid foods: "finger foods" Correct Answer-7-9 mos
solid foods: potato (baked, mashed) Correct Answer-7-9 mos
breastfeeding Correct Answer-recommended for first 6-12 mos of life
cow milk Correct Answer-avoid for 1st year of life if possible
questions
reflex:
palmar grasp Correct Answer-fades by 3- 4 months
**pressure on palm elicits grasp
reflex:
tonic neck Correct Answer-disappears by 3- 4 months
**fencing position; lying on back with head turned to one side, arm and
leg on that side of body will be in extension while extremities on
opposite side will be flexed
reflex:
plantar grasp Correct Answer-lessens by 8 months
**pressure on sole behind toes elicits flexion
reflex:
moro Correct Answer-disappears after 3- 4 months
,**elicited by sudden disturbance in the infant's immediate environment,
body will stiffen, arms in tense extension followed by embrace gesture
with thumb and index finger in a "c" formation
reflex:
rooting and sucking Correct Answer-usually disappears by 4-7 months
**turns toward any object touching/ stroking cheek/ mouth, opens
mouth, and sucks rhythmically when finger/ nipple is inserted into
mouth
reflex:
babinski Correct Answer-positive for first 6 mos
reverts to usual adult response by 12 months
abnormal in child >2 y/o; indicates CNS disease
**stroking the sole of the foot from heel upward across ball of foot will
cause all toes to fan
positive: dorsiflexion of great toe and fanning of other toes
negative: plantar flexion of toes
relfex:
stepping Correct Answer-fades 4- 5 months
, when held upright with one foot touching a flat surface, will step
alternatingly
solid foods: cereal Correct Answer-4-5 mos
rice is usually first
solid foods: strained fruit Correct Answer-4-5 mos
solid foods: strained vegetables, strained meat Correct Answer-5-6 mos
solid foods: hard breads Correct Answer-7-9 mos
solid foods: chopped meat Correct Answer-7-9 mos
solid foods: "finger foods" Correct Answer-7-9 mos
solid foods: potato (baked, mashed) Correct Answer-7-9 mos
breastfeeding Correct Answer-recommended for first 6-12 mos of life
cow milk Correct Answer-avoid for 1st year of life if possible
