Pediatric Growth and Development Milestones · NCLEX Exam

Which milestone corresponds best to a 24-month-old child?

  1. Kicks a ball, speaks in 2-word combinations
  2. Hops on one foot, uses scissors
  3. Draws a square, speaks in full paragraphs
  4. Points to body parts only
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Correct answer: Kicks a ball, speaks in 2-word combinations

By ~24 months toddlers can throw or kick a ball overhand and speak in 2-word combos; more advanced motor/fine skills occur later.

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