Development

Question 1

When should an infant be able to sit without support?

Answer 1

7-8 months

Question 2

When should you refer a child for not being able to sit without support?

Answer 2

12 months

Question 3

When should an infant be able to walk unsupported?

Answer 3

13-15 months

Question 4

When should you refer an infant for not being able to walk unsupported?

Answer 4

18 months

Question 5

When should a child be able to run?

Answer 5

2 years

Question 6

When should a child be able to hop on one leg?

Answer 6

4 years

Question 7

When does an infant develop pincer grip?

Answer 7

12 months

Question 8

What are the ages for making a tower of 2, 3, 6 and 9 bricks?

Answer 8

2 bricks - 15 months
3 bricks - 18 months
6 bricks - 2 years
9 bricks - 3 years

Question 9

What does hand preference prior to 12 months suggest?

Answer 9

Cerebral palsy

Question 10

When should an infant be able to say mama and dada?

Answer 10

By 9 months

Question 11

When should an infant smile by?

Answer 11

6 weeks

Question 12

When should you refer an infant for not smiling?

Answer 12

At 10 weeks

Question 13

What are causes of global developmental delay?

Answer 13

Down’s syndrome
Fragile X syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Rett syndrome

Question 14

What are causes of gross motor delay?

Answer 14

Cerebral palsy
Ataxia
Myopathy
Spina bifida
Visual impairment

Question 15

What are causes of fine motor delay?

Answer 15

Cerebral palsy
Dyspraxia
Muscular dystrophy
Visual impairment

Question 16

What are causes of language delay?

Answer 16

Hearing impairment
Social circumstances
Neglect
Autism

Question 17

What are causes of social delay?

Answer 17

Neglect

Autism

Question 18

What is the first line management for ADHD?

Answer 18

Methylphenidate

Question 19

What are side effects of methylphenidate?

Answer 19

Abdominal pain
Nausea
Dyspepsia 
Weight loss 
Growth retardation