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02 Growth and Development in Childhood and Adolescence Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 02 Growth and Development in Childhood and Adolescence, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: Milestone checklists diagnose developmental disorders and require every child to acquire skills at the same pace.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Choose one
1 point

A newly mobile toddler is exploring more of the home. Which anticipatory guidance best matches this developmental stage?

  1. A

    Encourage the toddler to manage health decisions independently, as an adolescent might.

  2. B

    Prioritize close supervision and a safe environment as mobility increases.

  3. C

    Wait until the preschool years to discuss injury prevention.

  4. D

    Avoid establishing routines because they interfere with independence.

03
Fill in the blank
1 point

For a child under age 2, routine growth tracking includes , , and circumference.

04
Written response
1 point

What age adjustment may clinicians consider when assessing early milestones for a child born preterm?

05
True or false
1 point

True or false: Developmental surveillance is the use of a standardized, validated tool to identify children who may need further evaluation.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

06
Choose one
1 point

A child's weight is outside the expected range at one visit, but earlier measurements were different. What is the best next step in interpreting the growth chart?

  1. A

    Treat the single measurement as proof of a growth disorder.

  2. B

    Disregard the measurement because growth charts are not diagnostic.

  3. C

    Check measurement accuracy and interpret the child's growth pattern over time in context.

  4. D

    Compare the child only with siblings, rather than using serial measurements.

07
Choose all
1 point

Which elements should be included in a broad developmental assessment? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Ask about the child's motor, language, cognitive, social-emotional, and adaptive skills.

  2. B

    Consider hearing, vision, sleep, feeding, health history, and family history.

  3. C

    Use only a milestone checklist and exclude caregiver observations.

  4. D

    Ask about the child's functioning at home, childcare, or school.

08
Fill in the blank
1 point

Physical control often develops from head to toe, or , and from the body's center outward, or .

09
Written response
1 point

From age 2 onward, what measure is used to screen a child's weight status?

10
Choose all
1 point

Which approaches fit developmentally appropriate health care for adolescents? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Provide time for private conversation and explain confidentiality and its limits.

  2. B

    Invite the adolescent to participate directly in decisions and practice managing health needs.

  3. C

    Promise that all information will remain confidential in every circumstance.

  4. D

    Discuss topics such as mental health, relationships, and injury prevention.

11
Choose one
1 point

A clinician wants to check systematically whether a child may need further developmental evaluation. Which statement best describes developmental screening?

  1. A

    It uses a standardized, validated tool to identify children who may need further evaluation.

  2. B

    It confirms a developmental diagnosis without further evaluation.

  3. C

    It replaces ongoing discussion and observation at health visits.

  4. D

    It is needed only when a caregiver has already identified a concern.

12
Open ended
1 point

Explain the difference between growth and development, and give an example of how a child might show progress in one while needing support in the other.

13
Choose one
1 point

A clinic is reviewing which growth references to use for children at different ages. Which approach matches the recommendations described in the material?

  1. A

    Use CDC growth charts from birth to age 2, then WHO growth standards.

  2. B

    Use WHO growth standards from birth to age 2, then CDC growth charts from age 2 onward.

  3. C

    Use CDC growth charts at every age because standards do not change.

  4. D

    Use WHO growth standards at every age because they remain recommended after age 2.

14
Choose one
1 point

A caregiver asks whether a child who has not reached one milestone by the listed age automatically has a developmental disorder. Which explanation best describes the purpose of developmental milestones?

  1. A

    They diagnose developmental disorders when a child does not meet them.

  2. B

    They guide developmental surveillance while allowing for individual variation.

  3. C

    They establish the exact age by which every child must acquire a skill.

  4. D

    They replace the need to consider family, cultural, and linguistic differences.

15
Choose one
1 point

A child’s height and weight are following an expected pattern, but the caregiver is concerned about the child’s language abilities. Which interpretation best reflects the distinction between growth and development?

  1. A

    The child is growing and developing normally because height and weight are normal.

  2. B

    The child has a growth problem because language skills are not increasing.

  3. C

    Growth may be typical while development in a particular domain needs support.

  4. D

    Language development cannot be assessed unless physical growth is abnormal.

16
Written response
1 point

An infant typically gains head control before walking. What is the name of this pattern of physical development?

17
Choose one
1 point

At a visit for a 16-month-old, which set of measurements is recommended for tracking growth?

  1. A

    Weight, recumbent length, and head circumference

  2. B

    Weight, standing height, and BMI-for-age only

  3. C

    Standing height and head circumference only

  4. D

    Weight and standing height, without head circumference

18
Choose one
1 point

A clinician uses a standardized, validated tool to check whether a child may need further developmental evaluation. How should this process be described?

  1. A

    A diagnosis based only on a caregiver’s report

  2. B

    An informal observation that rules out the need for further assessment

  3. C

    A growth chart that identifies the cause of a developmental concern

  4. D

    A standardized, validated tool that identifies children who may need further evaluation

19
True or false
1 point

True or false: If a child loses a previously acquired skill, it is appropriate to wait until the next scheduled well-child visit before discussing the concern.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

20
Written response
1 point

AAP-recommended autism-specific screening occurs at 18 months and again at what age? Enter the age in months.