Practice Question
The RN is assessing developmental milestones in a patient. The RN knows that children should be walking around 12-15 months. What is the corrected age for a 1 year (12 month) old patient who was born at 32 weeks gestation (8 weeks early)?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
The patient is 10 months old corrected age
Rationale:
🔶Corrected age = chronological age − weeks preterm; 12 months − 8 weeks (born at 32 wks) = 10 months.
🔶Use corrected age for developmental milestone assessment until around 24 months to avoid mislabeling delays.
🔶This adjustment reflects neurodevelopmental maturity rather than simply time since birth.
🔶Applying corrected age aligns expectations for skills like walking (typically 12–15 months corrected).
🔶Accurate correction supports appropriate referrals and prevents over- or under-intervention.
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This question is from NUR 227 FALL 2025 BXA QUIZ 1 which contains 37 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4