CHAPTER 8: GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE INFANT

CHAPTER 8: GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE INFANT

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. The age range for an infant is defined as which of the following time spans?

a.	newborn to 3 months	c.	1 month to 1 year
b.	newborn to 6 months	d.	3 months to 15 months

 

 

ANS:  C

 

	Feedback
A	Incorrect. The age range for an infant is not defined as newborn to 3 months.
B	Incorrect. The age range for an infant is not defined as newborn to 6 months.
C	Correct. The age range for an infant is defined as 1 month to 1 year.
D	Incorrect. The age range for an infant is not defined as 3 months to 15 months.

 

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 228 – Growth and Development of the Infant

OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Knowledge

 

2. The most rapid growth period in a person’s life is during which of the following periods?

a.	infancy	c.	latency
b.	early childhood	d.	adolescence

 

 

ANS:  A

 

	Feedback
A	Correct. The most rapid growth period in a person’s life is during infancy.
B	Incorrect. The most rapid growth period in a person’s life is not during early childhood.
C	Incorrect. The most rapid growth period in a person’s life is not during latency.
D	Incorrect. The most rapid growth period in a person’s life is not during adolescence.

 

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 228 – Growth and Development of the Infant

OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Knowledge

 

3. The approximate weight gain for babies in the first 6 months of life is:

a.	1/2 pound per month	c.	1-1/2 pounds per month
b.	1 pound per month	d.	2 pounds per month

 

 

ANS:  C

 

	Feedback
A	Incorrect. The approximate weight gain during the first 6 months of life is greater than 1/2 pound per month.
B	Incorrect. The approximate weight gain during the first 6 months of life is greater than 1 pound per month.
C	Correct. The approximate weight gain during the first 6 months of life is about 1 1/2 pounds per month.
D	Incorrect. The approximate weight gain during the first 6 months of life is less than 2 pounds per month.

 

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 228 – Growth and Development of the Infant

OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Knowledge

 

4. The approximate increase in height for babies is how many inches per month in the first 6 months of life?

a.	1/4	c.	1
b.	1/2	d.	1-1/2

 

 

ANS:  C

 

	Feedback
A	Incorrect. The approximate increase in height during the first 6 months of life for babies is more than 1/4 inch per month.
B	Incorrect. The approximate increase in height during the first 6 months of life for babies is more than 1/2 inch per month.
C	Correct. The approximate increase in height during the first 6 months of life for babies is 1 inch per month.
D	Incorrect. The approximate increase in height during the first 6 months of life for babies is less than 1 1/2 inches per month.

 

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 228 – Growth and Development of the Infant

OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Knowledge

 

5. A mother asks the nurse when a soft spot on the baby’s head will close. The best response by the nurse is which of the following responses?

a.	“It will close in about a year.”
b.	“There are two soft spots called the anterior and posterior fontanels, which will close by the time the baby is about a year old.”
c.	“It will close in 6 months.”
d.	“The soft spot you are talking about will close by 12 to 18 months of age. Another soft spot will close by 2 months.”

 

 

ANS:  D

 

	Feedback
A	Incorrect. There are two soft spots, posterior and anterior; the posterior closes in about 2 months; the anterior closes in 12-18 months.
B	Incorrect. There are two soft spots, posterior and anterior; the posterior closes in about 2 months; the anterior closes in 12-18 months.
C	Incorrect. There are two soft spots, posterior and anterior; the posterior closes in about 2 months; the anterior closes in 12-18 months.
D	Correct. There are two soft spots, posterior and anterior; the posterior closes in about 2 months; the anterior closes in 12-18 months.

 

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 228 – Growth and Development of the Infant

OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Application