Developmental milestones and screening tools
Developmental milestones and screening tools ( 10 Questions)
A client is concerned about their 14-year-old's physical development. What screening tool should the nurse recommend for assessing puberty-related milestones?
This statement is correct. Tanner Staging is a tool commonly used to assess puberty-related physical milestones.
The Ages and Stages Questionnaire focuses on general developmental milestones, not specifically puberty-related changes.
The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers screens for autism spectrum disorders.
The Pediatric Symptom Checklist assesses psychosocial and emotional well-being rather than puberty-related changes. QUESTIONS
Choice A reason:
This statement is correct. Tanner Staging is a tool commonly used to assess puberty-related physical milestones.
Choice B reason:
The Ages and Stages Questionnaire focuses on general developmental milestones, not specifically puberty-related changes.
Choice C reason:
The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers screens for autism spectrum disorders.
Choice D reason:
The Pediatric Symptom Checklist assesses psychosocial and emotional well-being rather than puberty-related changes.