An appropriate play activity for a 7-month-old infant to ...

[serike]

An appropriate play activity for a 7-month-old infant to encourage visual stimulation is:
 
  a. Playing peek-a-boo. c. Imitating animal sounds.
  b. Playing pat-a-cake. d. Showing how to clap hands.

Question 2

At what age should the nurse expect an infant to begin smiling in response to pleasurable stimuli?
 
  a. 1 month c. 3 months
  b. 2 months d. 4 months

[Mholman93]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Because object permanence is a new achievement, peek-a-boo is an excellent activity to practice this new skill for visual stimulation. Playing pat-a-cake and showing how to clap hands will help with kinesthetic stimulation. Imitating animal sounds will help with auditory stimulation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
At age 2 months, the infant has a social, responsive smile. A reflex smile is usually present at age 1 month. The 3-month-old can recognize familiar faces. At age 4 months, the infant can enjoy social interactions.