NU131 TESTED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
2026 FULL STUDY GUIDE
◉ Rooting reflex. Answer: When the newborn's cheek is gently
stroked, infant turns toward that side and opens mouth
◉ Sucking reflex. Answer: Newborn makes sucking movements
when anything touches lips or tongue
◉ Grasp reflex. Answer: Newborn briefly grasps any objects placed
in hands
◉ Tonic neck reflex. Answer: If head of back-lying newborn is turned
to one side, infant will extend arm and leg on that side
◉ Babinski reflex. Answer: When newborn's sole is stroked, toes
hyperextend & fan outward; big toe turns upward
◉ Infant vital signs. Answer: Temp: 97.7-99.5 F
Pulse: 120-160
Respirations: 30-60
Blood pressure: 65/44
,◉ Head control (gross motor skill). Answer: 2-4 months
2 months: minimal head control
3 months: infant can briefly hold head up
4 months: infant can raise head 90 degrees
◉ Rolling over (gross motor skill). Answer: 4 months
◉ Sitting (gross motor skill). Answer: 7 months
◉ Crawling & creeping (gross motor skill). Answer: 9-11 months
◉ Standing (gross motor skill). Answer: 8 months
◉ Walking (gross motor skill). Answer: 12-15 months
◉ Grasping & reaching (fine motor skill). Answer: 5 months
◉ Holding a bottle (fine motor skill). Answer: 6 months
◉ Bringing objects to mouth (fine motor skill). Answer: 6 months
, ◉ Hand preference (fine motor skill). Answer: 7-8 months
◉ Pincer grasp: opposing finger & thumb grasp: (fine motor skill).
Answer: 7 months
◉ Drinking from a cup (fine motor skill). Answer: 9 months
◉ Using a spoon (fine motor skill). Answer: 9 months
◉ Psychosexual Development (Freud). Answer: Freud: ORAL, ANAL,
PHALLIC, LATENCY, GENITAL stages
Everything will go into the baby's mouth
◉ Psychosocial Development (Erikson). Answer: Erikson identified
eight stages that span the full life cycle from infancy to old age. He
believed at each stage, certain critical tasks have to be accomplished.
-Trust vs. Mistrust (Birth-18 months)
-Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt (18 months-3yrs)
-Initiative vs. Guilt (3-6 yrs)
-Industry vs. Inferiority (6-11 yrs)
-Identity vs. Role Confusion (12-20 yrs)
-Intimacy vs. Isolation (20-30 yrs)
2026 FULL STUDY GUIDE
◉ Rooting reflex. Answer: When the newborn's cheek is gently
stroked, infant turns toward that side and opens mouth
◉ Sucking reflex. Answer: Newborn makes sucking movements
when anything touches lips or tongue
◉ Grasp reflex. Answer: Newborn briefly grasps any objects placed
in hands
◉ Tonic neck reflex. Answer: If head of back-lying newborn is turned
to one side, infant will extend arm and leg on that side
◉ Babinski reflex. Answer: When newborn's sole is stroked, toes
hyperextend & fan outward; big toe turns upward
◉ Infant vital signs. Answer: Temp: 97.7-99.5 F
Pulse: 120-160
Respirations: 30-60
Blood pressure: 65/44
,◉ Head control (gross motor skill). Answer: 2-4 months
2 months: minimal head control
3 months: infant can briefly hold head up
4 months: infant can raise head 90 degrees
◉ Rolling over (gross motor skill). Answer: 4 months
◉ Sitting (gross motor skill). Answer: 7 months
◉ Crawling & creeping (gross motor skill). Answer: 9-11 months
◉ Standing (gross motor skill). Answer: 8 months
◉ Walking (gross motor skill). Answer: 12-15 months
◉ Grasping & reaching (fine motor skill). Answer: 5 months
◉ Holding a bottle (fine motor skill). Answer: 6 months
◉ Bringing objects to mouth (fine motor skill). Answer: 6 months
, ◉ Hand preference (fine motor skill). Answer: 7-8 months
◉ Pincer grasp: opposing finger & thumb grasp: (fine motor skill).
Answer: 7 months
◉ Drinking from a cup (fine motor skill). Answer: 9 months
◉ Using a spoon (fine motor skill). Answer: 9 months
◉ Psychosexual Development (Freud). Answer: Freud: ORAL, ANAL,
PHALLIC, LATENCY, GENITAL stages
Everything will go into the baby's mouth
◉ Psychosocial Development (Erikson). Answer: Erikson identified
eight stages that span the full life cycle from infancy to old age. He
believed at each stage, certain critical tasks have to be accomplished.
-Trust vs. Mistrust (Birth-18 months)
-Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt (18 months-3yrs)
-Initiative vs. Guilt (3-6 yrs)
-Industry vs. Inferiority (6-11 yrs)
-Identity vs. Role Confusion (12-20 yrs)
-Intimacy vs. Isolation (20-30 yrs)
