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Which of the following statements is true regarding growth and development of an infant?
 
  A. At 2 weeks, an infant should be lifting the head while lying prone
  B. An infant should smile and respond to mother at 1 month
  C. The infant should roll over by 6 months
  D. The infant should sit independently by 3 months

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Which of the following is false regarding newborn reflexes?
 
  A. When startled, a newborn should exhibit the Moro reflex
  B. Stroking the cheek of a newborn should elicit a rooting reflex
  C. A newborn's dominant hand palmer grasp is stronger than the nondominant hand grasp
  D. A newborn should have a strong suck reflex at birth

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the average child's growth and development?
 
  A. A child's weight typically triples at a year
  B. A child's weight typically quadruples by age 2
  C. During the puberty growth spurt, females gain approximately 38 pounds
  D. All of the above
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The answer to question 1  ANS: C
See Table 18.5 for normal behaviors of first year of life.

The answer to question 2  ANS: C
See Table 18.3 regarding Newborn Reflexes.

The answer to question 3  ANS: D
Up to an initial 10 loss of weight can be expected in the first 3 to 4 days of life. This is typically regained by 2 weeks of age. Thereafter, a child's weight typically doubles around 4 to 6 months, triples at a year, and quadruples around age 2. During the first 6 months of life, a baby gains 5 to 8 ounces a week. Between 6 and 12 months, this decreases to 3 to 5 ounces a week. During the second year of life, a child gains 8 to 9 ounces a month. Toddlers and preschoolers gain 4.5 to 6.5 pounds a year. A school-age child gains 5 to 6 pounds a year. During the pubertal growth spurt, an average American female gains 38 pounds, and an average male gains 42 pounds.
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