Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
A nurse working in a pediatric clinic observes the following situations. Which of the following may indicate a delayed child to the nurse?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is 'A 12-month-old that does not 'cruise''. At 12 months, a child should at least be 'cruising' (holding on to objects to walk), which is considered pre-walking. The other choices describe age-appropriate developmental milestones: sitting upright unsupported by 8 months, rolling prone to supine by 6 months, and rolling supine to prone by 3 months. Not 'cruising' at 12 months may indicate a delay in motor skills development.