Peds normal development

Question 1

When would you expect an infant to be able to maintain prone on elbows with head extension?

Answer 1

2-3 months

Question 2

When would we expect an infant to be able to maintain sitting independently?

Answer 2

5-7 months

Question 3

When would we expect an infant to be able to maintain standing independently

Answer 3

9-15 months

Question 4

When would we expect an infant to be able to catch himself laterally if pushed in sitting?

Answer 4

7-8 months

Question 5

When would we expect an infant to be able to catch himself posteriorly if pushed in sitting?

Answer 5

9-12 months

Question 6

When would we expect an infant to start rolling?

Answer 6

3-4 months

Question 7

When would we expect an infant to start crawling?

Answer 7

8-12 months

Question 8

When would we expect an infant to start walking independently?

Answer 8

10-15 months

Question 9

When would we expect a child to demonstrate a mature walking pattern?

Answer 9

7 years

Question 10

When would we expect a child to be able to hop on one foot?

Answer 10

3-4 years

Question 11

When does purposeful reaching begin?

Answer 11

4 months

Question 12

Purposeful releasing begins when?

Answer 12

8 months

Question 13

When can infants start to bring object towards midline?

Answer 13

6-7 months

Question 14

When does the pincer grasp develop?

Answer 14

10-11 months

Question 15

When can an infant normally begin finger feeding and scooping with a spoon?

Answer 15

12 months

Question 16

When is the APGAR used with neonates and what is considered normal?

Answer 16

APGAR is a rating system for neonates medical status that is done at 1 min, 5 min, and sometimes at 10-15 min.

• skin color, muscle tone, HR, respiratory effort, and reflex irritability. (0, 1, or 2)
• normal is 8 or more

Question 17

What is the best location to check pulse rate in infants?

Answer 17

brachial