Developmental Assessment

Developmental Assessment ( 8 Questions)

A nurse is assessing the fine motor skills of an 8-month-old infant. What milestone should the nurse expect the infant to have achieved?


Correct Answer: A

A. Correct. By 8 months, infants should have developed the ability to grasp objects using their thumb and forefinger in a pincer grasp.

B. Incorrect. Using a spoon independently is a skill that is typically developed later, around 12-18 months.

C. Incorrect. Walking with assistance is a gross motor skill that is usually achieved later, around 9-12 months.

D. Incorrect. Rolling from back to front is a skill that is typically mastered earlier, around 4-6 months.




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