HESI Pediatric Growth and Development
Exam Questions and Answers
birth weight doubles - Answer -by 6 months
birth weight triples - Answer -by 12 months
birth length increases by 50% - Answer -at 12 months
posterior fontanel closes - Answer -by 8 weeks
social smile occurs - Answer -at 2 months
head turns to locate sounds - Answer -at 3 months
moro reflex disappears - Answer -around 4 months
steady head control is achieved - Answer -at 4 months
rolls from abdomen to back and back to abdomen - Answer -at 5-6 months
plays peek-a-boo - Answer -after 6 months
transfers objects from hand to hand - Answer -at 7 months
develops stranger anxiety - Answer -at 7-9 months
sits unsupported - Answer -at 8 months
crawls - Answer -at 10 months
fine pincer grasp appears - Answer -at 10-12 months
waves bye-bye - Answer -at 10 months
walks with assistance - Answer -at 10-12 months
says a few words in addition to "mama" or "dada" - Answer -at 12 months
, infant explores environment by... - Answer -motor and oral means
Infant: Erikson theory - Answer -developing a sense of trust (trust vs. mistrust)
During hospitalization, the infant's emerging skills may disappear - Answer -Infant
Nursing Implications
If the parents are not able to be with the infant, the baby may be inconsolable due to
separation anxiety. - Answer -Infant Nursing Implications
The nurse should plan to have the parents be part of the infant's care and should
encourage them to do so. - Answer -Infant Nursing Implications
Respect the infant's schedule at home by assessing and implementing components as
possible. - Answer -Infant Nursing Implications
Preparation and taching should be directed to the family. However, the nurse should
always speak to the infant and console the infant, especially while performing painful or
stressful procedures. - Answer -Infant Nursing Implications
Toys for hospitalized infants include mobiles, rattles, squeaking toys, picture books,
balls, colored blocks, and activity boxes. - Answer -Infant Nursing Implications
HESI HINT: When does birth length double? - Answer -by 4 years
HESI HINT: When does the child sit unsupported? - Answer -8 months
HESI HINT: When does a child achieve 50% of adult height? - Answer -2 years
HESI HINT: When does a child throw a ball overhand? - Answer -18 months
HESI HINT: When does a child speak two-to-three-word sentences? - Answer -2 years
HESI HINT: When does a child use scissors? - Answer -4 years
HESI HINT: When does a child tie his or her shoes? - Answer -5 years
HESI HINT: Be aware that a girl's growth spurt during adolescence begins earlier than a
boy's - Answer -(as early as 10 years of age)
HESI HINT: Temper tantrums are common in the toddler - Answer -(they are considered
normal or averal behavior)
HESI HINT: Be aware that adolescence is a time when the child forms his or her identity
and that rebellion against family values is common for this age group. - Answer -...
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