Leik growth and development

Question 1

All of the following children are within the parameters of normal growth and development for their age group except:

a. a 2 month old who coos and smiles
b. a 14 month old who understands complex commands
c. a 20 month old who can walk without support
d. a 3 year old who can speak in 3-4 word sentences

Answer 1

B.
A 14 month old child should developmentally be able to say “mama” “dada”, know his own name, and know at least 2-4 words. A 2 year old is able to understand simple commands.

Question 2

At what age can a child copy a cross and ride a tricycle?

a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 3 years
d. 4 years

Answer 2

D
Developmental stages in children include the following
1 year: walk
2 years: walks up steps with the same foot
3 years: pedals a tricycle and copies a circle
4 years: rides a bicycle and copies a cross and draws a person with 2 parts

Question 3

At what age can a child copy a circle and ride a tricycle?

a. 1 year
b. 2 year
c. 3 years
d. 4 years

Answer 3

C

Question 4

All of the following describe normal behavior for a 3 year old child except:

a. speaks in 3-4 word sentences that are understood by most strangers
b. can draw a cross
c. can draw a circle
d. can ride a tricycle

Answer 4

B

Question 5

One of the developmental milestones for this age group is the ability to draw a “stick figure” person with 2 to 3 separate body parts. What is the age group that this finding is associated with?

a. 3 year old
b. 4 year old
c. 5 year old
d. 6 year old

Answer 5

B
According to the Denver II Development stages, a 4 year old child can copy a cross and draw a person with 3 body parts. At this age, some children can start to ride a bicycle (with or without training wheels). In contrast, a 3 year old can only ride a tricycle and can copy a circle

Question 6

When does an infant triple its birth weight?

a. 3 months
b. 6 months
c. 12 months
d. 15 months

Answer 6

C

Question 7

According to Erik Erikson, adolescents are at what psychosocial development stage?

a. autonomy vs. shame/doubt
b. industry vs. interiority
c. identity vs. role confusion
d. intimacy vs. isolation

Answer 7

C
Adolescents ( 12-18 years) are in the stage known as "identity vs. role confusion".  At this time, the teen is transitioning into adulthood and re-examining his/her identity and beliefs.  The teen wonders about himself/herself (i.e. who am I?).  Peers are highly valued.

Question 8

At what age can a child ride a bicycle?
A. 2-3 years
B. 3-4 years
C. 4-5 years
D. 5-6 years

Answer 8

D
At the age of 5-6 years, most children can ride a bicycle with training wheels. Helmets should always be worn (primary prevention).