GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT STUDY
SHEET 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS EXPERT VERIFIED
◉ANS: A
Rolling from abdomen to back is developmentally appropriate for a
5-month-old infant. The ability to roll from back to abdomen usually
occurs at 6 months old. Sitting erect without support is a
developmental milestone usually achieved by 8 months. The 10-
month-old infant can usually move from a prone to a sitting
position.. Answer: In terms of gross motor development, what would
the nurse expect a 5-month-old infant to do?
a. Roll from abdomen to back.
b. Roll from back to abdomen.
c. Sit erect without support.
d. Move from prone to sitting position.
◉ANS: C
Between ages 6 and 8 months fear of strangers and stranger anxiety
become prominent and are related to the infant's ability to
discriminate between familiar and nonfamiliar people. At age 2
months infants are just beginning to respond differentially to the
mother. At age 4 months the infant is beginning the process of
,separation individuation when the infant begins to recognize self
and mother as separate beings. Twelve months is too late and
requires referral for evaluation if the child does not fear strangers at
this age.. Answer: Most infants begin to fear strangers at age:
a. 2 months c. 6 months
b. 4 months d. 12 months
◉ANS: A, B
Rolling from abdomen to back and placing the feet in the mouth
when supine are developmentally appropriate for a 5-month-old
infant.. Answer: In terms of gross motor development, what would
the nurse expect a 5-month-old infant to do? Choose all that apply.
a. Roll from abdomen to back
b. Put feet in mouth when supine
c. Roll from back to abdomen
d. Sit erect without support
e. Move from prone to sitting position
f. Adjust posture to reach an object
◉ANS: A
Toddlers use distinct behaviors in the quest for autonomy. They
express their will with continued negativity and the use of the word
"no." Children at this age also have rapid mood swings. The nurse
, should reassure the parents that their child is engaged in expected
behavior for an 18-month-old.. Answer: A parent of an 18-month-old
boy tells the nurse that he says "no" to everything and has rapid
mood swings. If he is scolded, he shows anger and then immediately
wants to be held. The nurse's best interpretation of this behavior is
that:
a. This is normal behavior for his age.
b. This is unusual behavior for his age.
c. He is not effectively coping with stress.
d. He is showing he needs more attention.
◉ANS: D
The 17-month-old is in the fifth stage of the sensorimotor phase:
tertiary circular reactions. The child uses active experimentation to
achieve previously unattainable goals. Trust is Erikson's first stage.
Preoperations is the stage of cognitive development usually present
in older toddlers and preschoolers. Secondary circular reactions last
from about ages 4 to 8 months.. Answer: A 17-month-old child
would be expected to be in what stage according to Piaget?
a. Trust
b. Preoperations
c. Secondary circular reaction
d. Tertiary circular reaction
SHEET 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS EXPERT VERIFIED
◉ANS: A
Rolling from abdomen to back is developmentally appropriate for a
5-month-old infant. The ability to roll from back to abdomen usually
occurs at 6 months old. Sitting erect without support is a
developmental milestone usually achieved by 8 months. The 10-
month-old infant can usually move from a prone to a sitting
position.. Answer: In terms of gross motor development, what would
the nurse expect a 5-month-old infant to do?
a. Roll from abdomen to back.
b. Roll from back to abdomen.
c. Sit erect without support.
d. Move from prone to sitting position.
◉ANS: C
Between ages 6 and 8 months fear of strangers and stranger anxiety
become prominent and are related to the infant's ability to
discriminate between familiar and nonfamiliar people. At age 2
months infants are just beginning to respond differentially to the
mother. At age 4 months the infant is beginning the process of
,separation individuation when the infant begins to recognize self
and mother as separate beings. Twelve months is too late and
requires referral for evaluation if the child does not fear strangers at
this age.. Answer: Most infants begin to fear strangers at age:
a. 2 months c. 6 months
b. 4 months d. 12 months
◉ANS: A, B
Rolling from abdomen to back and placing the feet in the mouth
when supine are developmentally appropriate for a 5-month-old
infant.. Answer: In terms of gross motor development, what would
the nurse expect a 5-month-old infant to do? Choose all that apply.
a. Roll from abdomen to back
b. Put feet in mouth when supine
c. Roll from back to abdomen
d. Sit erect without support
e. Move from prone to sitting position
f. Adjust posture to reach an object
◉ANS: A
Toddlers use distinct behaviors in the quest for autonomy. They
express their will with continued negativity and the use of the word
"no." Children at this age also have rapid mood swings. The nurse
, should reassure the parents that their child is engaged in expected
behavior for an 18-month-old.. Answer: A parent of an 18-month-old
boy tells the nurse that he says "no" to everything and has rapid
mood swings. If he is scolded, he shows anger and then immediately
wants to be held. The nurse's best interpretation of this behavior is
that:
a. This is normal behavior for his age.
b. This is unusual behavior for his age.
c. He is not effectively coping with stress.
d. He is showing he needs more attention.
◉ANS: D
The 17-month-old is in the fifth stage of the sensorimotor phase:
tertiary circular reactions. The child uses active experimentation to
achieve previously unattainable goals. Trust is Erikson's first stage.
Preoperations is the stage of cognitive development usually present
in older toddlers and preschoolers. Secondary circular reactions last
from about ages 4 to 8 months.. Answer: A 17-month-old child
would be expected to be in what stage according to Piaget?
a. Trust
b. Preoperations
c. Secondary circular reaction
d. Tertiary circular reaction
