Answer this question on developmental milestones

By usmlevideoss

A mother brought her 3 year-old female child to your office for a wellness pediatric physical examination. Her past medical history is significant for normal developmental milestones. Of the following, what developmental milestones can you expect in this child? 

  1. Rides tricycle and stacks 9 cubes 
  2. Hops on one foot and imitates adult roles 
  3. Draws recognizable person with head, body, and limbs 
  4. Gains athletic skills 
  5. All of the above 

Correct Answer is A. At year 3, a child can ride a tricycle and can stack 9 cubes 

B is incorrect. Hops on one foot and imitation of adult roles happen at year 4. 

 C is incorrect. Draws recognizable people with head, body, and limbs happen at year 5. 

D is incorrect. Gaining athletic skills happen 6-12 years. 

References: MedEssentials for the USMLE Step 1, Kaplan Medical