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Pediatric Problem Solving – Case 12
An infant can move his head from side to side while following moving object, can lift his head from prone position 45 degrees off the examination table, and smiles when encouraged. he can sit with support .
An infant can move his head from side to side while following moving object, can lift his head from prone position 45 degrees off the examination table, and smiles when encouraged. he can sit with support .
The most likely age of this infant is:
A). 1 month
A). 1 month
B). 5 months
C). 9 months
D). 12 months
Explaination of the case
The right choice is (B) 5 months
Move from side to side=1month
Smiles=2 months
Lift his head 45 degrees=3rd month
Sit without support= 4th/5th month
N.B: if the case included certain conditions delaying growth i.e. neurological conditions or rickets, the answer would be different.
If baby has rickets: sits supported when 9 months.
The right choice is (B) 5 months
Move from side to side=1month
Smiles=2 months
Lift his head 45 degrees=3rd month
Sit without support= 4th/5th month
N.B: if the case included certain conditions delaying growth i.e. neurological conditions or rickets, the answer would be different.
If baby has rickets: sits supported when 9 months.
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