Practice Question
An infant grabbing things with their entire hand before developing a pincer grasp is an example of what direction of growth?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Proximodistal.
Rationale:
💠Proximodistal development refers to growth that proceeds from the center of the body outward to the extremities.
💠 Grabbing with the whole hand occurs before the more refined pincer grasp, reflecting this pattern.
💠 This is a key principle in motor development, where core muscle strength precedes fine motor skills.
💠 Understanding this helps guide developmental expectations for infants.
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This question is from RN ATI Maternal Newborn Exam III~Nurs 3750 which contains 35 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4
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