Author Question: Upon evaluation of a 6-month-old infant's developmental status, the nurse expects that the child at ... (Read 25 times)

shenderson6 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Upon evaluation of a 6-month-old infant's developmental status, the nurse expects that the child at this age will be able to:

1. Completely roll over
2. Pull self to a standing position
3. Creep on all four extremities
4. Assume a sitting position independently

Question 2

In evaluating an infant's physical status and growth, the nurse expects to find:

1. Birth weight triples by 6 months
2. Anterior fontanel closes 4 to 8 weeks after birth
3. Chest circumference is larger than head circumference at 12 months
4. Birth height increases 1 inch each month for the first 6 months

Dnite · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
A 6-month-old infant is able to roll over. A 9-month-old infant is able to pull self to a standing position, creep on all four extremities, and attain a sitting position independently.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
Height increases an average of 1 inch during each of the first 6 months and inch the next 6 months. Birth weight doubles in approximately 5 months and triples by 12 months. The anterior fontanel closes at about 12 to 18 months. The head and chest circumference are equal at 1 year of age.