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Question 1
You see a 13-year-old who reports she is learning some basic geometry (areas,
volume etc.). The ability to successfully master these concepts occurs during which
Piaget developmental stage?
a. Sensorimotor
b. Preoperational
c. Concrete operational
d. Formal operational
1 points
Question 2
I can walk well on tiptoes, my speech is 50% understandable, I know six body parts,
but I can’t balance on one foot for 1 second. I am:
a.2 years old (24 months)
,b. 2½ years old (30 months)
c. 3 years old (36 months)
d. 4 years old (48 months)
1 points
Question 3
I can roll over, grasp a rattle, and reach for things and have begun feeding myself
finger foods, but I can’t wave bye-bye yet. How old am I?
a. 5 months
b. 6 months
c. 9 months
d. 12 months
1 points
Question 4
Which of the following children has abnormal language development?
,a. Repeats simple phrases at 32 months
b. Stutters when excited or tired at 4 years of age
c. Has a 10-word vocabulary at 12 months
d. Speech is 50% understandable at 36 months of age
1 points
Question 5
The first sign of the onset of female puberty is usually:
a. Sparsely distributed fine, pale pubic hairs
b. Breast buds
c. Menarche
d. Peak height growth velocity
1 points
Question 6
You see a 3-year-old for a well-child visit. His mother informs you that potty training
has been very easy because he “has an amazing internal clock. He falls asleep, gets
, hungry, and has bowel movements at the same time every day.” This describes which
aspect of temperament?
a. Activity
b. Rhythmicity
c. Adaptability
d. Threshold of response
1 points
Question 7
You see a 6-month-old for a well-child visit and the mother tells you the child’s
grandmother recommends that she give the infant whole milk and eggs when he starts
solids. What should you tell the mother?
a. It is okay to begin weaning to whole milk between 9 and 12 months of age.
b. The most important thing to add at this time is table foods; discussion of other
dietary issues will happen at 9 months of age.
c. The baby should remain on infant formula and stage 2 and 3 baby foods for now.
d. It is a good idea to introduce whole eggs to the diet of 5- to 6-month-olds.