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Question 1

At approximately what age can most infants sit up when supported?

Answer 1

6 months

Question 2

Which of the following is a developmental task?

Answer 2

playing alongside other children

Question 3

When working with an 18-month-old child, which of the following would the nursing assistant consider normal?

Answer 3

wanting independence

Question 4

A reflex that is set off by loud noises is the

Answer 4

moro reflex

Question 5

At what age do most children start to gain control over their bowel and bladder functions?

Answer 5

1 to 3 years

Question 6

An 85-year-old person says “If I die tomor-row, I have no regrets.” This person has achieved which accomplishment in Erikson’s stages of development?

Answer 6

wisdom and acceptance of death

Question 7

During which developmental period do females grow noticeably faster than boys?

Answer 7

preadolescent period

Question 8

In which developmental period do most children start to communicate with words?

Answer 8

toddlers

Question 9

Which of the following factors influence personality development?

Answer 9

family experiences and culture

Question 10

The first menstrual period and beginning of puberty in girls is called

Answer 10

menarche