Milestone Markers
What gross motor skill typically develops around 8 months of age?
Sitting unsupported
A toddler who loses previously acquired milestones may be experiencing what?
Developmental regression
True or False: Piaget’s theory is based on emotional development.
False
It’s based on cognitive development
A toddler is struggling with this Erikson stage
Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt
How many mL is ½ tsp?
2.5 mL
What is a fine motor skill expected at 10 months?
Fine pincer grasp
Putting objects into a container and taking them out
Not speaking any words by this age is a concern
18 months
A nurse plays peek-a-boo with an infant. What Piaget concept is being reinforced?
Object Permanence
At what stage of Erikson's do peer relationships become a major influence on self-identity?
Identity vs Role Confusion (12-18 years)
What is the reversal agent for magnesium toxicity?
Calcium gluconate
At what age can a child run and kick a ball?
24 months
No pretend play by this age is concerning
3 years old
What are the four stages of Piaget's developmental theory?
Sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational
An 8-year-old struggles in school and thinks they’re not as smart as others. What stage is this?
Industry vs. Inferiority
On average, how many children die in hot cars each year?
38
At what age do most babies roll from tummy to back?
4 months
A toddler with frequent tantrums, no eye contact, and no pretend play may be evaluated for what?
Autism spectrum disorder
In which stage do children display egocentrism and magical thinking?
Preoperational stage; ages 2–7
Success in each stage builds this:
A strong sense of self or identity
A doctor orders Amoxicillin 90 mg/kg/day divided q8h for a 12 kg child. What is the dose per administration?
360 mg per dose
1080 mg/day ÷ 3 doses
What toy is best for a 2 month old infant?
Rattles, high-contrast patterns in books or images, music
What is one way to help a parent support a child with language delay at home?
Reading to the child daily, naming objects, and encouraging imitation
During what stage and age do children understand conservation and logic with concrete ideas?
Concrete operational stage; 7–11 years
Erikson believed unresolved conflicts could result in what?
Difficulty in future stages or emotional difficulties
A 12-year-old helps with chores because they understand it’s part of their responsibility. Which Kholberg stage is this?
Conventional
Stage 4: Law and Order