1.
A mother brings her daughter to a GP clinic for a standard check-up. As the GP you start assessing the infant's developmental milestone, she is able to align her head to her body briefly. What age group is she?
Correct Answer
A. 6 weeks
Explanation
Since she's still young she is unable to keep a ventral position of her head in line to her body until she reaches 6 months where there will be no head lag.
2.
A mother brings son to the hospital for a routine check-up. You ask if the child is able to walk and the mother states he hasn't yet walked. At what age group should a child start walking and at what age group should you be worried if the child doesn't walk?
Correct Answer
B. 12 months, 18 months
Explanation
6mnths: sits without support 9mnths: stands holding on or pull to stand 12mnths: walks if held, may take a few steps 15mnths:broad based gait 18 months: SQUATS
3.
What are the fine motor skills of a 6-week infant?
Correct Answer(s)
A. Fixes and follows to 90 degrees
C. Grasp reflex
D. Turns to light
Explanation
Plays with own hands are seen in 3month old babies according to RCSI.
4.
When a child drops an object he/she realizes it's [Blank1] at age group of [Blank2].
Correct Answer(s)
Permanence
9 months
Explanation
At the age of 9 months, a child begins to develop object permanence, which means they understand that objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight. When a child drops an object and realizes it, it demonstrates their understanding of permanence.
5.
At what age group does an infant start getting Stranger Anxiety?
Correct Answer
B. 6 months
Explanation
A baby isn't shy from the ages of 3 weeks to 6 months.
6.
A 9-month infant will be able to say dada and mama whenever he/she sees them.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
9-month infant may or may not mention these 2 words usually non-specifically.
7.
Hearing/Speech of a 12-month baby?
Correct Answer(s)
B. Can pronounce names
C. Obeys simple commands
D. Says a few words
Explanation
Distraction hearing tests are seen in 9 months babies
8.
12 month babies can say a ________ words, however, 15-month babies can mention ________ words and 18 month can list ________ words.
Correct Answer(s)
few, several
2-6
6-20
Explanation
The given answer states that 12-month-old babies can say a few words, while 15-month-old babies can mention several words. By the time they reach 18 months, babies can list between 2-6 words or even 6-20 words. This progression suggests that as babies grow older, their vocabulary expands, and they are able to express themselves with a wider range of words.
9.
What age group is an infant able to chew biscuit? what skill is chewing biscuit considered as?
Correct Answer
C. 9 months, social skill
Explanation
Chewing a biscuit is considered a social skill at 9 months. At this age, infants are typically able to chew solid foods and participate in social eating experiences with others. Chewing involves the coordination of different muscles in the mouth and the ability to manipulate and break down food. It is an important milestone in a child's development as it signifies their readiness for a variety of solid foods and the ability to participate in shared meals with family and friends.
10.
A 12-month-old infant is able to align 2 bricks vertically.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
12 month bangs bricks together. 15-month infant can align 2 bricks together vertically. 2 year builds a tower of 6 bricks.
11.
A 9 month child is able to point a picture in book.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
9 month are able to point with index finger generally but aren't yet able to localize a picture in a book and turn pages usually 18 month children can.
12.
Fine motor skills of 9 month infant
Correct Answer(s)
A. Point with index finger
C. Looks for fallen objects
F. Reaches for small objects
G. Early pincer grip
Explanation
The "late pincer grip" is seen in 12 months, allowing the child to pick up small objects. They can also engage in "to and fro scribble." By 15 months, the child can build a tower of 2 blocks.
13.
At age of ________ months, children start bottom-shuffle and it's a family trait.
Correct Answer(s)
9, nine
Explanation
At the age of 9 months, children start bottom-shuffling, which refers to a method of crawling where they move on their bottoms instead of using their hands and knees. This behavior is considered a family trait, meaning that it is commonly observed among members of the same family.
14.
The stage of development in which a child begins to think logically about concrete events and understands the concept of conservation is known as the Concrete __________ stage.
Correct Answer(s)
operational, Operational
Explanation
The concrete operational stage, as defined by Jean Piaget, occurs between the ages of 7 and 11. During this stage, children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events, understand the concept of conservation (the idea that quantity remains the same despite changes in shape or appearance), and develop a better understanding of mental operations.
15.
A child approaches you saying " you like a teddy?" ' teddy is best" you roughly estimate his age to be:
Correct Answer
C. 2 years
Explanation
3 word sentences can be formed by 2 year old's. RCSI logbook guidelines.
16.
A child at the mall is struggling to climb the stairs, placing one leg on each step. This behavior suggests the child is likely around 2 years old.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
At around 2 years old, children are typically learning to climb stairs, often placing both feet on each step before moving to the next one. This developmental milestone can involve some struggle as they build balance and coordination.
17.
Fine motor/Vision of a 15-month child.
Correct Answer(s)
C. Sees small objects
D. Tower of 2 bricks
F. To and fro scribble
Explanation
Points to a picture in book > 18 month
Gives toy to parent > 12 month
Hand preference > 18 month
18.
A 2-year-old child is able to draw vertical line and copy it.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Fine motor skills: 15 month > To and Fro scribble 18 month > Circular scribble 2 years > Copies vertical lines 3 years > Copies circle 4 years > Copies cross 5 years > Copies triangle
19.
At what age would the average child acquire the ability to build a tower of three blocks?
Correct Answer
D. 18 months
Explanation
Bricks:
15 months Tower of 2
18 months Tower of 3
2 years Tower of 6
3 years Tower of 9
20.
You're a medical student who attends a pediatrics OPD and notice an egositic doctor talking to a mother reassuring her that her son's right-hand preference at the age of 9 months is of no significant issue.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
True. The development of hand preference begins in infancy, with infants developing unilateral manipulation skills—the ability to use one hand—at 7 to 9 months of age. However, it is not until 10 to 11 months that they develop a true consistent hand preference. The majority of the time, hand dominance in children begins to stabilize around 18 months to 2 years of age. Therefore, a right-hand preference at the age of 9 months is not necessarily indicative of the child’s final hand dominance, and it’s not a cause for concern.
21.
What age is he?
Correct Answer
D. 15 months
Explanation
Social skill: Children start using cups and spoons after 12 months (Specifically 15 months according to RCSI logbook)
22.
Gross motor of 3-year-olds.
Correct Answer(s)
C. 3
D. 4
F. 6
Explanation
1. Skips -- seen in 5-year-olds 3. Walk on tiptoes -- seen in 3 year olds 4. Throws a ball -- seen in 3 year olds 2. Hops -- seen in 4 year olds 5. Catches ball -- seen in 5 year olds 6. Pedals a tricycle -- seen in 3 year olds 7. Kicks a ball -- seen in 2-year-olds