NUR 374B Exam 1 – 2026 (180+ Q&A) – Infant to Adolescent Growth, Reflexes, Milestones, Immunization, Safety & Pain Scales

This expertly verified exam prep document for NUR 374B Exam 1 (2026) contains over 180 high-yield Q&A items organized by pediatric developmental stage—from infancy through adolescence. It’s specifically tailored for nursing students reviewing growth and development, psychosocial stages, motor and language milestones, play types, nutrition, safety risks, immunizations, and pediatric pain assessment tools. Key infant topics include: Physical development benchmarks (weight gain, fontanelle closure) Primitive reflexes (rooting, Moro, stepping, tonic neck, palmar grasp) Motor milestones from head control to walking (tripod sitting, crawling, cruising, grasping) Language development from crying to two-word phrases Safe solid food introduction, breast milk guidelines, colic management, and teething support Development is detailed by Erikson and Piaget stages across all age groups: Trust vs mistrust (infants) to identity vs role confusion (adolescents) Cognitive transitions: sensorimotor → preoperational → concrete operational → formal operations Language progression and psychosocial features like egocentrism, magical thinking, and peer influence Additional sections cover: Nutrition and sleep needs for toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged kids, and teens Toilet training, temper tantrums, and play types (solitary, parallel, imaginative, cooperative) Growth patterns, dental care milestones, and hospitalization considerations at each stage Immunization schedules and types of immunity (natural active/passive, artificial) Safety and health promotion topics: Leading causes of injury/death per age group (aspiration, drowning, poisoning, motor vehicle accidents) Detailed vaccine comfort measures and expected vs severe reactions Developmental pain expressions and appropriate pediatric pain scales (FLACC, FACES, VAS, CRIES, NCCPC) Best suited for: BSN and ABSN students in Pediatric Nursing, Growth & Development, or Health Promotion Those preparing for NUR 374B exams, pediatric clinical rotations, or NCLEX-RN Learners who benefit from organized developmental timelines and reflex/milestone charts This document merges developmental theory with clinical application in a concise Q&A format ideal for quick recall and exam confidence. Keywords: infant reflexes, developmental milestones, Erikson stages, Piaget stages, toddler nutrition, preschool play, immunization schedule, pain scales, FLACC, VAS, CRIES, toddler tantrums, toilet training, pediatric safety, childhood diseases, adolescence growth, NUR 374B