The nurse is working on the pediatric unit today and caring for a girl age 8 months who is admitted with a respiratory infection. As the nurse assesses her, the mother notes that she thinks her daughter is ready to walk
The nurse explains cephalocaudal development to her and why walking may take a little longer to happen. The nurse also provides some information about appropriate expectations. Place the following developmental abilities in order according to cephalocaudal progression.
1. Roll over
2. Sit up alone
3. Crawl
4. Walk
5. Run
6. Skip
A) 1, 2, 4, 6, 3, 5
B) 1, 3, 2, 4, 5, 6
C) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
D) 1, 2, 4, 3, 6, 5
E) 2, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
Ans: C
Growth and development follow regular and predictable trends. Cephalocaudal (proceeding from head to tail) development is the first trend, with the head and brain developing first, followed by the trunk, legs, and feet.
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