Milestones
Physical Development
Reflexes
Terminology
Assessment Findings
100

Name the age that most babies begin to babble/coo

End of first month into 2nd 

100

At what age does the anterior fontanelle close typically? 

12-18 months 

100

This reflex occurs when a baby feels that they are falling or being dropped or with a loud sound 

Moro reflex 

100

Abnormal or underdeveloped outer ears 



Microtia 

100

Name the 5 areas of auscultation of the heart 

Aortic 

Pulmonic 

Erb's point 

Tricuspid 

Mitral 

200

At what age should a toddler be able to follow 1-step directions? 

18 months 

200

What is the scale used for puberty staging? 

Tanner's staging 

200

Occurs when the sole of the foot has been firmly stroked.  The big toe will move upward and the other toes fan out 


Babinski Reflex 

200

Term often used for tonsils that touch each other 

"Kissing tonsils"/grade 4 tonsils 

200

Signs of respiratory distress in children. 

Retractions 

Nasal flaring 

Head bobbing 

Stridor 

Wheezing

300

Elicited by placing an object in an infant’s palm. 

The infant grasps the object 

Palmer grasp

300

Darkened skin found on the skin of babies/children.  

Typically found on lower backs, buttocks, sides and shoulders 

Commonly seen in African populations, Asians, Latin Americans

Look like bruises 

Mongolian spots 

400

Elicited by touching the sole of the infant’s foot, the toes curl downward

Plantar grasp

400

At what ages is it recommended to test children for lead poisoning? 

12 and 24 months 

500

Elicited by stroking the infant’s cheek or infant’s mouth 

The infant will turn their head toward the side that is touched and will begin to suck 

Sucking/rooting reflex
500
What are common side effects of vaccinations? 

Low grade temperature 

Fussiness