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NURS 307 PEDIATRICS — QUIZ 5 PRACTICE EXAMINATION
WEST COAST UNIVERSITY 2026/2027 COMPLETE (150)
CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES.
PEDIATRICS
Prepare effectively for the NURS 307 Pediatrics Quiz 5 Practice Examination with this
focused study resource. It supports review of pediatric growth and development,
common childhood conditions, health assessment, nursing interventions, medication
safety, and family-centered care. Use the material to reinforce your knowledge,
practice key concepts, and identify areas that may require additional study. This
resource is suited for nursing students, pediatric nursing learners, and candidates
preparing for the NURS 307 Pediatrics Quiz 5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT MILESTONES (Questions 1–25)
1. A 4-month-old infant is brought to the clinic for a well-child visit. Which
developmental milestone should the nurse expect the infant to have
achieved?
• A. Sitting without support
• B. Rolling from front to back
• C. Pulling to stand
• D. Crawling
Answer: B. Rolling from front to back
Rationale: At 4 months, infants can typically roll from front to back. Sitting
without support occurs at 6–7 months. Pulling to stand occurs at 9–12
months. Crawling occurs at 6–10 months.
2. By what age does an infant typically double their birth weight?
• A. 3 months
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• B. 4–5 months
• C. 6 months
• D. 12 months
Answer: C. 6 months
Rationale: Infants usually double their birth weight by 6 months and triple
their birth weight by 12 months.
3. A nurse is assessing a 15-month-old toddler. Which gross motor
milestone should the nurse expect?
• A. Crawling
• B. Sitting without support
• C. Walking independently
• D. Running
Answer: C. Walking independently
Rationale: By 15 months, most toddlers can stand alone and walk
independently (12–15 months). Crawling occurs at 6–10 months; sitting
without support occurs at 6–7 months; running occurs at 18–24 months.
4. Which developmental milestone would the nurse expect a 5-year-old
child to have achieved?
• A. Tying shoelaces independently
• B. Drawing a circle and copying a square
• C. Riding a tricycle
• D. Printing their first and last name
Answer: B. Drawing a circle and copying a square
Rationale: At 5 years, children can typically draw a circle and copy a
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square. Tying shoelaces and printing first and last names are skills that
develop around 6–7 years. Riding a tricycle occurs around 3–4 years.
5. According to Erikson, which psychosocial stage corresponds with the
toddler period (ages 1–3)?
• A. Trust vs. Mistrust
• B. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
• C. Initiative vs. Guilt
• D. Industry vs. Inferiority
Answer: B. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Rationale: The toddler stage (1–3 years) is characterized by Autonomy vs.
Shame and Doubt, where children develop independence and self-
control. Trust vs. Mistrust is infancy; Initiative vs. Guilt is preschool;
Industry vs. Inferiority is school-age.
6. The posterior fontanelle usually closes by what age?
• A. 4–6 weeks
• B. 2–3 months
• C. 6–8 months
• D. 12–18 months
Answer: B. 2–3 months
Rationale: The posterior fontanelle typically closes by 2–3 months of age.
The anterior fontanelle closes between 12–18 months.
7. A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which fine motor milestone
should the nurse expect?
• A. Pincer grasp
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• B. Palmar grasp
• C. Transferring objects from hand to hand
• D. Using a spoon
Answer: B. Palmar grasp
Rationale: At 6 months, infants typically have a palmar grasp (using the
whole hand to grasp objects). The pincer grasp (thumb and index finger)
develops at 9–10 months. Transferring objects from hand to hand occurs
at 7 months. Using a spoon occurs at 18–24 months.
8. At what age should a child be able to hop on one foot?
• A. 2 years
• B. 3 years
• C. 4 years
• D. 5 years
Answer: C. 4 years
Rationale: By 4 years of age, children can typically hop on one foot. They
can also use scissors to cut shapes, draw stick figures, and fasten
buttons.
9. A nurse is teaching parents about infant growth. Which statement
indicates correct understanding?
• A. "Birth weight doubles by 12 months."
• B. "Birth weight triples by 12 months."
• C. "Birth weight doubles by 3 months."
• D. "Birth weight quadruples by 12 months."
NURS 307 PEDIATRICS — QUIZ 5 PRACTICE EXAMINATION
WEST COAST UNIVERSITY 2026/2027 COMPLETE (150)
CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES.
PEDIATRICS
Prepare effectively for the NURS 307 Pediatrics Quiz 5 Practice Examination with this
focused study resource. It supports review of pediatric growth and development,
common childhood conditions, health assessment, nursing interventions, medication
safety, and family-centered care. Use the material to reinforce your knowledge,
practice key concepts, and identify areas that may require additional study. This
resource is suited for nursing students, pediatric nursing learners, and candidates
preparing for the NURS 307 Pediatrics Quiz 5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT MILESTONES (Questions 1–25)
1. A 4-month-old infant is brought to the clinic for a well-child visit. Which
developmental milestone should the nurse expect the infant to have
achieved?
• A. Sitting without support
• B. Rolling from front to back
• C. Pulling to stand
• D. Crawling
Answer: B. Rolling from front to back
Rationale: At 4 months, infants can typically roll from front to back. Sitting
without support occurs at 6–7 months. Pulling to stand occurs at 9–12
months. Crawling occurs at 6–10 months.
2. By what age does an infant typically double their birth weight?
• A. 3 months
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• B. 4–5 months
• C. 6 months
• D. 12 months
Answer: C. 6 months
Rationale: Infants usually double their birth weight by 6 months and triple
their birth weight by 12 months.
3. A nurse is assessing a 15-month-old toddler. Which gross motor
milestone should the nurse expect?
• A. Crawling
• B. Sitting without support
• C. Walking independently
• D. Running
Answer: C. Walking independently
Rationale: By 15 months, most toddlers can stand alone and walk
independently (12–15 months). Crawling occurs at 6–10 months; sitting
without support occurs at 6–7 months; running occurs at 18–24 months.
4. Which developmental milestone would the nurse expect a 5-year-old
child to have achieved?
• A. Tying shoelaces independently
• B. Drawing a circle and copying a square
• C. Riding a tricycle
• D. Printing their first and last name
Answer: B. Drawing a circle and copying a square
Rationale: At 5 years, children can typically draw a circle and copy a
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square. Tying shoelaces and printing first and last names are skills that
develop around 6–7 years. Riding a tricycle occurs around 3–4 years.
5. According to Erikson, which psychosocial stage corresponds with the
toddler period (ages 1–3)?
• A. Trust vs. Mistrust
• B. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
• C. Initiative vs. Guilt
• D. Industry vs. Inferiority
Answer: B. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Rationale: The toddler stage (1–3 years) is characterized by Autonomy vs.
Shame and Doubt, where children develop independence and self-
control. Trust vs. Mistrust is infancy; Initiative vs. Guilt is preschool;
Industry vs. Inferiority is school-age.
6. The posterior fontanelle usually closes by what age?
• A. 4–6 weeks
• B. 2–3 months
• C. 6–8 months
• D. 12–18 months
Answer: B. 2–3 months
Rationale: The posterior fontanelle typically closes by 2–3 months of age.
The anterior fontanelle closes between 12–18 months.
7. A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which fine motor milestone
should the nurse expect?
• A. Pincer grasp
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• B. Palmar grasp
• C. Transferring objects from hand to hand
• D. Using a spoon
Answer: B. Palmar grasp
Rationale: At 6 months, infants typically have a palmar grasp (using the
whole hand to grasp objects). The pincer grasp (thumb and index finger)
develops at 9–10 months. Transferring objects from hand to hand occurs
at 7 months. Using a spoon occurs at 18–24 months.
8. At what age should a child be able to hop on one foot?
• A. 2 years
• B. 3 years
• C. 4 years
• D. 5 years
Answer: C. 4 years
Rationale: By 4 years of age, children can typically hop on one foot. They
can also use scissors to cut shapes, draw stick figures, and fasten
buttons.
9. A nurse is teaching parents about infant growth. Which statement
indicates correct understanding?
• A. "Birth weight doubles by 12 months."
• B. "Birth weight triples by 12 months."
• C. "Birth weight doubles by 3 months."
• D. "Birth weight quadruples by 12 months."
