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Biologic response modifier
Which statement is correct regarding vaccination in infants whose mother received a biologic
response modifier (e.g., etanercept) during pregnancy?
A. All vaccines can be given at birth
B. Live vaccines such as rotavirus (RV) should be avoided
C. Only inactivated vaccines should be avoided
D. Vaccination timing is unaffected by maternal biologics
Answer: B. Live vaccines such as rotavirus (RV) should be avoided
Rationale: Infants exposed in utero to biologic response modifiers may have
immunosuppression, increasing risk from live vaccines.
Acute gastroenteritis and vaccination
When should vaccination be deferred in infants?
A. In mild upper respiratory infection
B. In acute moderate or severe gastroenteritis
C. After birth regardless of illness
D. Only in chronic illness
Answer: B. In acute moderate or severe gastroenteritis
Rationale: Vaccination should be postponed until the infant recovers to avoid confounding
adverse effects or misattributing illness to the vaccine.
Developmental milestones at 3 months
What is expected of a 3-month-old infant?
A. Sit independently
B. Lift head with good control
C. Crawl
,D. Walk
Answer: B. Lift head with good control
Rationale: At 3 months, infants gain neck strength and head control.
Developmental milestones at 4 months
By 4 months, infants are expected to:
A. Sit independently
B. Roll over from front to back by 6 months
C. Walk with support
D. Develop pincer grasp
Answer: B. Roll over from front to back by 6 months
Rationale: Rolling develops around 4-6 months as motor control improves.
Developmental milestones at 6 months
What milestone is typical at 6 months?
A. Lift head
B. Sit independently
C. Walk
D. Run
Answer: B. Sit independently
Rationale: By 6 months, trunk and core strength allow infants to sit without support.
Hand-to-hand transfer
At what age does hand-to-hand transfer usually occur?
A. 2-3 months
B. 5-6 months
C. 8-9 months
D. 12 months
Answer: B. 5-6 months
Rationale: Infants develop coordination to transfer objects between hands around 5-6 months.
Pincer grasp
When does a pincer grasp typically develop?
A. 5-6 months
,B. 8-10 months
C. 12-14 months
D. 18 months
Answer: B. 8-10 months
Rationale: Fine motor control develops to allow thumb-index finger grasping.
Crawling
At what age do infants typically begin crawling?
A. 6 months
B. 9 months
C. 12 months
D. 15 months
Answer: B. 9 months
Rationale: Crawling generally occurs around 9 months as strength and coordination improve.
Pinch grasp
When is a pinch grasp expected?
A. 6 months
B. 8 months
C. 12 months
D. 18 months
Answer: C. 12 months
Rationale: By 12 months, infants can use a pincer motion to pick up small objects.
Walking
At what age do most children begin walking independently?
A. 9 months
B. 12 months
C. 15 months
D. 18 months
Answer: B. 12 months
Rationale: Walking usually occurs around 1 year, though timing can vary slightly.
, Child learning to walk
Which describes the progression of walking in toddlers?
A. Walks with narrow base first, then wide base
B. Has wide-based gait at first, then legs closer, develops heel-toe gait by 18-24 months
C. Arms remain stiff throughout
D. Walks backward before forward
Answer: B. Has wide-based gait at first, then legs closer, develops heel-toe gait by 18-24 months
Rationale: Early walking is wide-based for balance; coordination and gait mature over 1.5–2
years.
Self-feeding
When does self-feeding typically occur?
A. 9 months
B. 12 months
C. 15 months
D. 18 months
Answer: C. 15 months
Rationale: Toddlers develop enough dexterity to feed themselves around 15 months.
Scoop with a spoon
At what age can a child scoop with a spoon?
A. 12 months
B. 15 months
C. 18 months
D. 24 months
Answer: C. 18 months
Rationale: Spoon-feeding skill refines by 18 months with minimal spilling.
Running
When do children typically start running?
A. 12 months
B. 15 months
C. 18 months
D. 24 months