In terms of gross motor development, what can the nurse expect a 5-month-old infant to do?

Developmental milestones birth to 6 months

As babies grow, so do their skills. While not specific to your child, this education sheet can help you know what skills your baby is likely to develop at what age.

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Developmental milestones birth to 6 months
Gross motor skills
Fine motor skills
Self-help skills
Cognitive skills
Speech skills
Which gross motor skill would the nurse expect from a 5 month old infant?
Which motor skills would the nurse expect to see in a 6 month old infant quizlet?
Which new gross motor skill would the nurse expect a 7 month old infant to perform?
What can a 7 month old baby do in terms of fine motor development quizlet?

Babies develop at their own rate, learning some skills much quicker than others. Progress also starts and stops. As some skills are learned, your baby might go back to an earlier stage in some other areas for a time. If you have any questions or concerns about your baby's development, talk with your doctor or nurse practitioner.

Gross motor skills

— skills that use large muscles (legs, arms, trunk, and neck):

1 month: head bobs when held upright, kicks feet when on back
2 months: lifts head briefly when placed on tummy
3 months: lifts head 2 to 3 inches off surface and pushes up with forearms when placed on tummy
4 months: straightens legs when feet touch a flat surface; when on tummy, lifts head and chest off surface while looking forward
5 months: rolls from tummy to back (always supervise to avoid falls); pulls self forward to sitting position when you hold baby's hands
6 months: sits briefly without support; rolls from back to tummy

Remember: Infants should only be on their tummies when they are awake. If your baby falls asleep, turn him or her onto the back for safe sleeping.

Fine motor skills

— skills that use small muscles (hands and fingers):

1 month: hands are in fists most of the time
2 months: holds a rattle when placed in their hand
3 months: reaches toward dangling objects and people's faces
4 months: holds and shakes rattle, plays with and watches their own fingers
5 months: reaches for a toy with two hands; uses whole hand to grasp a toy
6 months: passes a toy from one hand to another: bangs toy on table

Self-help skills

— skills that help children become more independent:

1 month: coordinated suck from breast or bottle nipple
2 months: opens mouth when seeing breast or bottle nipple
3 months: anticipates feedings, shows interest or excitement when seeing breast or bottle nipple
4 months: brings toy to mouth
5 months: places both hands on breast or bottle when nursing
6 months: holds own bottle or cup during feedings

Cognitive skills

— mental skills (thinking, learning, problem solving):

1 month: looks at mobiles and people's faces; becomes quiet when picked up; cuddles when held
2 months: eyes follow moving person or object; stays awake for longer periods; beginning to smile
3 months: looks at own hands; feels objects with hands and mouth; turns eyes or head towards sounds; enjoys playful interaction; smiles at familiar people
4 months: focuses eyes towards sounds; looks at toy held in hands; smiles at self in mirror; laughs
5 months: finds a toy that is partially hidden under a cloth; makes sounds to get social attention; notices strangers
6 months: reaches for a toy out of reach; likes to be with people

Speech skills

See the education sheet, "Speech and language development: Birth to 12 months".

Questions?

This sheet is not specific to your baby, but provides general information. If you have any concerns about your baby's development, ask your doctor, nurse practitioner, or therapist.

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Question	Answer
A parent asks the nurse “when will my infant start to teethe?” The nurse responds that the earliest age at which an infant begins teething with eruption of lower central incisors is _____ months.	6 months 8 months upper and lower 12 months six to eight teeth
A 13-year-old is being seen in the clinic for a routine health check. The adolescent has not been in the clinic for 3 years but was up to date on immunizations at that time. Which immunizations should the adolescent receive? (Select all that apply.)	MMR/ HEP B / influenza/ Dtap
The nurse is teaching a group of 10- to 12-year-old children about physical development during the school-age years. Which statement made by a participant, indicates the correct understanding of the teaching?	grow 2 in a year
A nurse is preparing to administer routine immunizations to a 4-month-old infant. The infant is currently up to date on all previously recommended immunizations. Which immunizations will the nurse prepare to administer? (Select all that apply.)	HIB / RV / IPV / Dtap
Which gross motor milestones should the nurse assess in an 18-month-old child? (Select all that apply.)	jumps in place with both feet/ pulls and pushes toys/ throws ball over head without falling
The nurse is interviewing the father of a 10-month-old infant. She is playing on the floor when she notices an electric outlet and reaches up to touch it. Her father says “no” firmly and removes her from near the outlet.	is old enough to understand the word “no.”
A nurse is planning a teaching session for a group of adolescents. The nurse understands that by adolescence the individual is in which stage of cognitive development?	formal operations
Which statement characterizes moral development in the older school-age child?	They are able to judge an act by the intentions that prompted it rather than just by the consequences.
A 14-year-old male mentions that he now has to use deodorant but never had to before. The nurse’s response should be based on knowledge that which occurs during puberty?	aprocine sweat glands
When teaching injury prevention during the school-age years, what should the nurse include?	water safety
In the clinic waiting room, a nurse observes a parent showing an 18-month-old child how to make a tower out of blocks. The nurse should recognize in this situation that:	toddlers are capable of building a tower of blocks.
The most fatal type of burn in the toddler age group is:	outlets
In terms of gross motor development, which should the nurse expect a 5-month-old infant to do? (Select all that apply.)	put feet in mouth while supine/ roll from abdomen to back
A nurse is teaching a parent about introduction of solid foods into an infant’s diet. Which should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)	Introduce egg white in small quantities (1 tsp) toward the end of the first year./ Introduce one food at a time, usually at interval of 4 to 7 days./ rice cereal first
A nurse places some x-ray contrast the toddler is to drink in a small cup instead of a large cup. Which concept of a toddler’s preoperational thinking is the nurse using?	inability to conserve
Which is an appropriate play activity for a 7-month-old infant to encourage visual stimulation?	playing peek a boo
During the preschool period, injury prevention efforts should emphasize:	education for safety and potentional hazards
A mother tells the nurse that she does not want her infant immunized because of the discomfort associated with injections. The nurse should explain that:	a topical anesthetic, EMLA, can be applied before injections are given.
A group of boys ages 9 and 10 years have formed a “boys-only” club that is open to neighborhood and school friends who have skateboards. This should be interpreted as:	appropriate
The parent of a 2-week-old infant, exclusively breastfed, asks the nurse if fluoride supplements are needed. The nurse’s best response should be:	“They are not needed if you drink fluoridated water.”
Parents of a twelve-year-old child ask the clinic nurse, “How many hours of sleep should our child get?’ The nurse should respond that 12-year-old children need how many hours of sleep at night?	9 / 11 at age 5
Which aspect of cognition develops during adolescence?	future time perspective
Which is descriptive of a toddler’s cognitive development at age 20 months?	Realizes that “out of sight” is not out of reach
A nurse is assessing a preschool-age child and notes the child exhibits magical thinking. According to Piaget, which describes magical thinking?	thoughts are all powerful
A school nurse observes school-age children playing at recess. Which is descriptive of the play the nurse expects to observe?	Knowing the rules of a game gives an important sense of belonging.
According to Piaget, the 6-month-old infant should be in which developmental stage?	Secondary circular reactions
The parents of a 2-year-old tell the nurse that they are concerned because the toddler has started to use “baby talk” since the arrival of their new baby. The nurse should recommend which intervention?	ignore the baby talk
A school nurse is teaching a group of preadolescent girls about puberty. Which is the mean age of menarche for girls in the United States?	12 3/4
Parents tell the nurse that they found their 3-year-old daughter and a male cousin of the same age inspecting each other closely as they used the bathroom. Which is the most appropriate recommendation the nurse should make?	neither condone nor condem
Which screening tests should the school nurse perform for the adolescent? (Select all that apply.)	hearing/ vision/ scolosis
Which should the nurse teach to parents of toddlers about accidental poison prevention? (Select all that apply.)	discard empty posion containers/ know the number of posion control center/ don't let eat non edible items
The psychosocial developmental tasks of toddlerhood include which characteristic?	ability to delay gratifications
A nurse is planning care for a 7-year-old child hospitalized with osteomyelitis. Which activities should the nurse plan to bring from the playroom for the child? (Select all that apply.)	board games/ computer games/ paper and some paints
At what age can most infants sit steadily unsupported?	8 months
A 4-month-old was born at 35 weeks of gestation. She seems to be developing normally, but her parents are concerned because she is a “more difficult” baby than their other child, who was term. The nurse should explain that:	infants tempermants are unique
A nurse is reviewing hormone changes that occur during adolescence. The hormone that is responsible for the growth of beard, mustache, and body hair in the male is:	androgen
A nurse teaches parents that team play is important for school-age children. Which can children develop by experiencing team play? (Select all that apply.)	competition/ complex rules/ dividing labor
In terms of fine motor development, what should the infant of 7 months be able to do?	transfer objects from one hand to another and bang blocks on table

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Which gross motor skill would the nurse expect from a 5 month old infant?

5 months: rolls from tummy to back (always supervise to avoid falls); pulls self forward to sitting position when you hold baby's hands.

Which motor skills would the nurse expect to see in a 6 month old infant quizlet?

At the age of 4 to 6 months, the infant is able to grasp objects at will and can drop them to pick up another objects; however, children at this age are not expected to be able to transfer objects from hand to hand. At the age of 8 to 10 months, the infant is able to pick up small objects and shows hand preference.

Which new gross motor skill would the nurse expect a 7 month old infant to perform?

From ages 7 to 9 months, your baby is likely to experience: Advancing motor skills. By this age, most babies can roll over in both directions — even in their sleep. Some babies can sit on their own, while others need a little support.