If you'd like to support us and get something great in return, check out our OSCE Checklist Booklet containing over 150 OSCE checklists in PDF format. You might also be interested in our Clinical Skills App and our OSCE Flashcard Collection which contains over 2000 cards.
Put your knowledge to the test with this awesome quiz focusing on child development and key developmental milestones.
Check out our brand new FREE quiz platform, with over 2000 MCQs at geekyquiz.com
Child development quiz
Congratulations - you have completed Child development quiz.
You scored %%SCORE%% out of %%TOTAL%%.
Your performance has been rated as %%RATING%%
Your answers are highlighted below.
Question 1 |
What is the cut-off for an acceptable weight loss in the first 7 days of life?
10% | |
7% | |
5% | |
20% | |
15% |
Question 1 Explanation:
>10% loss requires further follow-up/referral.
Question 2 |
At what age should a child be referred to a paediatrician if they have not begun to walk?
15 months | |
9 months | |
18 months | |
12 months |
Question 2 Explanation:
An infant usually begins to cruise furniture around 10-12 months and can walk alone by 15 months. If walking has not occurred by 18 months the toddler should see a paediatrician.
Question 3 |
How is the seasonal flu vaccination usually administered in children aged 2 and 3?
Orally | |
Nasally | |
IM injection | |
SC injection | |
Rectally |
Question 4 |
At what age should a child develop a mature pincer grip?
3-6 months | |
9-12 months | |
2 years | |
12-18 months | |
6-9 months |
Question 4 Explanation:
Practically every textbook has a slightly different table of these things, but it is important to have an idea of the basics!
Question 5 |
Which of the following is an example of "Double-syllable babble" displayed by an infant around 9-12 months?
Ba-da | |
Ba-ba | |
Ma-da | |
Ba-ma | |
Ma-ba |
Question 5 Explanation:
Double syllable babble usually involves repetition of the same syllable.
Question 6 |
Which of the following should be avoided when weaning a child of 7 months?
Formula milk | |
Meat-containing products | |
Wheat | |
Honey | |
Breastmilk |
Question 6 Explanation:
Honey should be avoided before 12 months due to risk of infant botulism. Wheat is considered safe to try in weaning after 6 months.
Question 7 |
Around what age should a child be able to build a tower of three building blocks?
18 months | |
15 months | |
12 months | |
21 months | |
9 months |
Question 7 Explanation:
The average age for building a 3 block tower is 18 months. This increases to around 6 cubes by 2 years, and 9 cubes by 3 years.
Question 8 |
Which of the following sentences best describes meconium?
The first stool passed by a child. | |
The first stool when a child has been fully weaned. | |
A green stool. | |
The first stool after introduction of feeds. | |
The first stool after introduction of wheat. |
Question 9 |
In normal fine motor development, which of the following should occur first?
Drawing a square | |
Copying a circle | |
Tripod pencil grip | |
Copying a cross | |
Copying a triangle |
Question 9 Explanation:
Children tend to be able to copy a shape 6 months before they can draw it. The usual developmental order of drawing shapes is line, circle, cross, square, triangle. Tripod pencil grip is a more mature grip, occurring between 4 and 6 years of age.
Question 10 |
A resurgence of which hormone precipitates puberty?
GnRH | |
FSH | |
Oestrogen | |
LH | |
Testosterone |
Once you are finished, click the button below. Any items you have not completed will be marked incorrect.
There are 10 questions to complete.
