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Growth and development

Growth and development


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The principle of cephalocaudal development states that a child gains motor control in which sequence?
[a] From the center of the body outward.
[b] From simple to complex tasks.
[c] From head to toe.
[d] In a random, unpredictable pattern.
The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is considered the most sensitive indicator of a community's health status. It is calculated as the number of infant deaths per:
[a] 1,000 total population.
[b] 100,000 live births.
[c] 1,000 live births.
[d] 1,000 women of childbearing age.
Newborn screening for conditions like congenital hypothyroidism is an example of which level of prevention?
[a] Primary prevention.
[b] Secondary prevention.
[c] Tertiary prevention.
[d] Primordial prevention.
At approximately what age should a normally developing infant be able to sit unsupported?
[a] 2-3 months.
[b] 4-5 months.
[c] 6-8 months.
[d] 10-12 months.
The period from 28 days of life up to the first birthday is known as the:
[a] Neonatal period.
[b] Post-neonatal period.
[c] Perinatal period.
[d] Toddler period.
A nurse administering Vitamin K injection to a newborn is performing a preventive measure against:
[a] Neonatal sepsis.
[b] Hypoglycemia.
[c] Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn.
[d] Jaundice.
The ability to pick up a small object, like a raisin, using the thumb and index finger is known as the pincer grasp. This fine motor skill typically develops around:
[a] 3-4 months.
[b] 5-6 months.
[c] 9-10 months.
[d] 15-18 months.
The Under-Five Mortality Rate (U5MR) is the probability of a child dying before reaching what age?
[a] One year.
[b] Two years.
[c] Three years.
[d] Five years.
The 'cold chain' system is crucial for maintaining the potency of vaccines. It refers to:
[a] The list of side effects for temperature-sensitive vaccines.
[b] The process of storing and transporting vaccines within a specific temperature range.
[c] The sterile technique used during vaccine administration.
[d] The sequence in which different vaccines are administered.
Object permanence, the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, is a major cognitive milestone developed during which stage?
[a] Toddlerhood (1-3 years).
[b] Infancy (0-1 year).
[c] Preschool age (3-5 years).
[d] School age (6-12 years).
Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) is defined as the number of maternal deaths during pregnancy or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, per:
[a] 1,000 live births.
[b] 10,000 live births.
[c] 100,000 live births.
[d] 100,000 total population.
A nurse is teaching a group of expectant mothers about nutrition. She emphasizes the importance of folic acid intake to prevent:
[a] Cleft lip and palate.
[b] Neural tube defects like spina bifida.
[c] Gestational diabetes.
[d] Congenital heart disease.
A child first learns to control their arms, and then later their hands and fingers. This developmental pattern is known as:
[a] Cephalocaudal.
[b] Proximodistal.
[c] General to specific.
[d] Sequential.
The primary purpose of the Apgar score performed at 1 and 5 minutes after birth is to:
[a] Predict future neurological development.
[b] Determine the exact gestational age.
[c] Assess the newborn's immediate adaptation to extrauterine life.
[d] Diagnose specific congenital abnormalities.
Which of the following is an example of a live attenuated vaccine?
[a] Tetanus Toxoid (TT).
[b] Hepatitis B.
[c] Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR).
[d] Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV).
The posterior fontanelle in a newborn typically closes by:
[a] Birth.
[b] 2-3 months of age.
[c] 6-8 months of age.
[d] 12-18 months of age.
The Neonatal Mortality Rate refers to the number of deaths of newborns within what time frame?
[a] The first 7 days of life.
[b] The first 28 days of life.
[c] The first 3 months of life.
[d] The first year of life.
Providing rehabilitation and physical therapy to a child with cerebral palsy to limit disability is an example of:
[a] Primary prevention.
[b] Secondary prevention.
[c] Tertiary prevention.
[d] Health promotion.
Two toddlers are observed playing in the same room with similar toys, but they are not interacting with each other. This characteristic style of play is called:
[a] Solitary play.
[b] Parallel play.
[c] Associative play.
[d] Cooperative play.
In preventive paediatrics, anticipatory guidance for parents of toddlers should strongly focus on preventing:
[a] Chronic illnesses.
[b] Unintentional injuries and accidents.
[c] Nutritional deficiencies.
[d] Speech delays.
According to global health recommendations, exclusive breastfeeding is advised for how long?
[a] The first 3 months.
[b] The first 6 months.
[c] The first 9 months.
[d] The first year.
Which primitive reflex, when elicited by stroking the sole of the foot, causes the toes to fan out and the big toe to dorsiflex?
[a] Moro reflex.
[b] Rooting reflex.
[c] Babinski reflex.
[d] Grasping reflex.
The Crude Birth Rate (CBR) is a vital statistic calculated as the number of live births in a year per:
[a] 1,000 mid-year population.
[b] 1,000 women.
[c] 1,000 live births.
[d] 1,000 households.
A nurse uses a growth chart during a well-child visit. The primary purpose of this tool is to:
[a] Diagnose specific nutritional diseases.
[b] Predict the child's exact adult height and weight.
[c] Compare the child's growth to that of their siblings.
[d] Monitor the child's pattern of growth over time and identify deviations.
Which vaccine is typically administered intradermally on the left upper arm at birth in countries with a high prevalence of tuberculosis?
[a] Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV).
[b] Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG).
[c] Hepatitis B vaccine.
[d] Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus (DPT).

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