CGAD Module 1 Exam 29 Questions with Verified Answers
Growth - CORRECT ANSWER Refers to specific body changes and increases in
child's size, such as height, weight, head circumference, and body mass index. Size
changes can usually be easily measured
Development - CORRECT ANSWER -Refers to an increase in complexity (a factor
involved in a complicated process or situation)
-Usually involves a progression along a continuous pathway on which child
acquires more refined knowledge, behaviors, and skills.
-Sequence is basically the same for all children, however, rate varies
During the first year of an infant's life, babies can grow: - CORRECT ANSWER ten
inches in length and triple their birth weight
After the first year, a baby's growth in length: - CORRECT ANSWER slows to five
inches a year for the next two years and then continues from age two or three to
puberty at a rate of two to three inches each year
A major growth spurt occurs: - CORRECT ANSWER at the time of puberty
Girls generally enter puberty between: - CORRECT ANSWER eight and thirteen
years of age
Boys usually enter puberty between: - CORRECT ANSWER ten and fifteen years of
age
(Similarities) Growth proceeds from the: - CORRECT ANSWER head downward and
from the center of the body outward
(Similarities) Children gain control of the: - CORRECT ANSWER head and neck first,
then the arms, and finally, the legs
, (Similarities) At birth, the _____, _____, and __________ are fully functioning to
support the infant. - CORRECT ANSWER brain, heart, and spinal cord
(Similarities) As children grow the _________ muscles develop, followed by the
____________ muscles - CORRECT ANSWER arm and leg; finger and toe
Some children are: - CORRECT ANSWER -taller, some shorter
-smaller, while others are larger
Children do not grow at: - CORRECT ANSWER perfectly steady rates throughout
childhood
Children will experience weeks or months of: - CORRECT ANSWER slightly slower
growth, followed by growth spurts.
Differences in the amount of growth can be: - CORRECT ANSWER a source of self-
consciousness for some children
It is important to help the children in your care understand: - CORRECT ANSWER
that differences in growth patterns are typical it is important to help them
understand in order to develop a sense of self-acceptance
If you detect that a child is self-conscious about his/her size, how would you help
him/her work on increasing his/her self acceptance? - CORRECT ANSWER -Either
individually or in a group, talk about how things are different but equally
important and valuable.
-Example: Litter of puppies or kittens different in size and color but they are all
special and will grow into wonderful dogs and cats
If you have some concern about a growth-related issue involving a child, how
would you approach this issue with the parent(s)? - CORRECT ANSWER -Share
information and typical growth patterns
-Ask if they have questions
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