Growth and Development Evaluation
Growth and Development Evaluation ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about developmental milestones to the parents of a 9-month-old infant.
Which of the following skills should the nurse expect the infant to perform? (Select all that apply)
A 9-month-old infant should be able to pull up to a standing position by holding on to furniture or other objects.
A 9-month-old infant should be able to say “mama” and “dada” nonspecifically, meaning they do not associate the words with specific people yet.
A 9-month-old infant should be able to use a pincer grasp to pick up small objects, such as cereal or raisins, with the thumb and index finger.
A 9-month-old infant should not be able to point to objects or pictures when named. This skill usually develops around 12 months of age.
A 9-month-old infant should be able to crawl on hands and knees, although some infants may use other methods of locomotion, such as scooting or rolling.
These are the developmental milestones that a 9-month-old infant should be able to perform according to the Denver II Developmental Screening Test.
Some explanations for each choice are:
• Choice A is correct because a 9-month-old infant should be able to pull up to a standing position by holding on to furniture or other objects.
• Choice B is correct because a 9-month-old infant should be able to say “mama” and “dada” nonspecifically, meaning they do not associate the words with specific people yet.
• Choice C is correct because a 9-month-old infant should be able to use a pincer grasp to pick up small objects, such as cereal or raisins, with the thumb and index finger.
• Choice D is wrong because a 9-month-old infant should not be able to point to objects or pictures when named. This skill usually develops around 12 months of age.
• Choice E is correct because a 9-month-old infant should be able to crawl on hands and knees, although some infants may use other methods of locomotion, such as scooting or rolling.