Asked by sharon gordon on Jun 17, 2024
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The nurse is testing an infant's visual acuity. By what age should the infant be able to fix on and follow a target?
A) 1 month
B) 1 to 2 months
C) 3 to 4 months
D) 6 months
Visual Acuity
The clarity or sharpness of vision, often measured with an eye chart to assess how well an individual can see at various distances.
Infant
A child in the earliest period of life, especially before they can walk or talk.
Fix And Follow
A term used in pediatric assessment to describe a baby’s ability to look at and follow an object with their eyes, indicating normal visual and neurological development.
- Understand the importance and underlying principles of developmental milestones in pediatrics, focusing on motor skills, and visual and auditory acuity.
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SA
Saqib AhmedJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Visual fixation and following a target should be present by ages 3 to 4 months. One to 2 months is too young for this developmental milestone. If the infant is not able to fix and follow by 6 months, further ophthalmologic evaluation is needed.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance and underlying principles of developmental milestones in pediatrics, focusing on motor skills, and visual and auditory acuity.