Child Development Quiz

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Question 1

How is the seasonal flu vaccination usually administered in children aged 2 and 3?

A	SC injection
B	Orally
C	Rectally
D	IM injection
E	Nasally

Question 2

What is the cut-off for an acceptable weight loss in the first 7 days of life?

A	10%
B	20%
C	5%
D	7%
E	15%

Question 2 Explanation:

>10% loss requires further follow-up/referral.

Question 3

Around what age should a child be able to build a tower of three building blocks?

A	12 months
B	15 months
C	9 months
D	18 months
E	21 months

Question 3 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 4

At what age should a child develop a mature pincer grip?

A	3-6 months
B	6-9 months
C	2 years
D	9-12 months
E	12-18 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 should be avoided when weaning a child of 7 months?

A	Honey
B	Formula milk
C	Breastmilk
D	Wheat
E	Meat-containing products

Question 5 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 6

Which of the following sentences best describes meconium?

A	The first stool after introduction of wheat.
B	The first stool passed by a child.
C	The first stool after introduction of feeds.
D	The first stool when a child has been fully weaned.
E	A green stool.

Question 7

At what age should a child be referred to a paediatrician if they have not begun to walk?

A	12 months
B	9 months
C	18 months
D	15 months

Question 7 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 8

Which of the following is an example of "Double-syllable babble" displayed by an infant around 9-12 months?

A	Ba-ma
B	Ba-ba
C	Ma-da
D	Ma-ba
E	Ba-da

Question 8 Explanation:

Double syllable babble usually involves repetition of the same syllable.

Question 9

A resurgence of which hormone precipitates puberty?

A	GnRH
B	LH
C	Oestrogen
D	Testosterone
E	FSH

Question 10

In normal fine motor development, which of the following should occur first?

A	Copying a circle
B	Tripod pencil grip
C	Drawing a square
D	Copying a cross
E	Copying a triangle

Question 10 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.

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