Pediatrics Midterm Study Guide Exam
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How do you calculate a child's raw - Find the basal level and multiply the last
score on the PDMS-3? item
within the basal level by 2, then add any
additional scores to that number until you
reach the ceiling level
- Ex: A child scored a 2 on items 11, 12,
and 13;
then the child scored a 1 on item 14 and a
0 on
items 15, 16, and 17
- Multiply 13 by 2, then add 1 to get a raw
score
of 27
What happens if an OT keeps You wouldn't include any scores received
going even after the child reaches past
their ceiling? the ceiling level into the total raw score
because all scores stop at the ceiling level
For the PDMS-3, what happens if You need to test backward until you reach
the child doesn't score 3 twos in a the
row beginning with the entry point child's basal or run out of testing items to
test item? administer
What are the scores on the 0, 1, and 2
PDMS-3?
,How many trials do you complete - You conduct three trials for each subtest
for the PDMS-3 and how do you - Record the highest score (e.g., if the child
score the trials? receives a 1, 0, and 2, then they would
receive a
score of 2 for the subtest)
- If a child receives a 2 before you've
completed all 3 trials, you'll move on to the
next item because 2 is the highest score
you
can get
What are the gross motor subtests - Body Control
for the PDMS-3? - Body Transport
- Object Control
What are the fine motor subtests - Hand Manipulation
for the PDMS-3? - Eye-Hand Coordination
How long does the entire PDMS-3 45-60 minutes
take to administer?
How long does each subtest in 20-30 minutes
the PDMS-3 take to administer?
What age range is the PDMS-3 Birth to 5 years 11 months
appropriate for?
, What is the basal for standardized - Refers to passing several items
assessments? - Child has mastered performance at the
basal
level
- Ex: On the PDMS-3, if a child scores 3
twos in
a row, then that's considered their basal
level
- Assumes passing scores for all items
below
this level
What is the ceiling for - Refers to failing several items
standardized assessments? - Child has not yet mastered the skills
beyond
this level
- Ex: On the PDMS-3, if a child scores 3
zeros in
a row, then that's considered their ceiling
level
- Assumes failing scores beyond this level
What is the entry point of an - Where testing starts
assessment and what's the - Typically, where 75-90% of the normative
assumption? sample complete all previous items
- Assumes all prior items are mastered
What is a percentile score? Percentage of people whose scores are at
or
below a raw score
Why are percentile scores not They haven't been converted to the bell
equal in size across score curve
distribution?
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
How do you calculate a child's raw - Find the basal level and multiply the last
score on the PDMS-3? item
within the basal level by 2, then add any
additional scores to that number until you
reach the ceiling level
- Ex: A child scored a 2 on items 11, 12,
and 13;
then the child scored a 1 on item 14 and a
0 on
items 15, 16, and 17
- Multiply 13 by 2, then add 1 to get a raw
score
of 27
What happens if an OT keeps You wouldn't include any scores received
going even after the child reaches past
their ceiling? the ceiling level into the total raw score
because all scores stop at the ceiling level
For the PDMS-3, what happens if You need to test backward until you reach
the child doesn't score 3 twos in a the
row beginning with the entry point child's basal or run out of testing items to
test item? administer
What are the scores on the 0, 1, and 2
PDMS-3?
,How many trials do you complete - You conduct three trials for each subtest
for the PDMS-3 and how do you - Record the highest score (e.g., if the child
score the trials? receives a 1, 0, and 2, then they would
receive a
score of 2 for the subtest)
- If a child receives a 2 before you've
completed all 3 trials, you'll move on to the
next item because 2 is the highest score
you
can get
What are the gross motor subtests - Body Control
for the PDMS-3? - Body Transport
- Object Control
What are the fine motor subtests - Hand Manipulation
for the PDMS-3? - Eye-Hand Coordination
How long does the entire PDMS-3 45-60 minutes
take to administer?
How long does each subtest in 20-30 minutes
the PDMS-3 take to administer?
What age range is the PDMS-3 Birth to 5 years 11 months
appropriate for?
, What is the basal for standardized - Refers to passing several items
assessments? - Child has mastered performance at the
basal
level
- Ex: On the PDMS-3, if a child scores 3
twos in
a row, then that's considered their basal
level
- Assumes passing scores for all items
below
this level
What is the ceiling for - Refers to failing several items
standardized assessments? - Child has not yet mastered the skills
beyond
this level
- Ex: On the PDMS-3, if a child scores 3
zeros in
a row, then that's considered their ceiling
level
- Assumes failing scores beyond this level
What is the entry point of an - Where testing starts
assessment and what's the - Typically, where 75-90% of the normative
assumption? sample complete all previous items
- Assumes all prior items are mastered
What is a percentile score? Percentage of people whose scores are at
or
below a raw score
Why are percentile scores not They haven't been converted to the bell
equal in size across score curve
distribution?
