NORCET-11 Prelims
Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics)
Easy
Which of the following is the correct sequence of development of grasping skills in an infant?
Appeared in: NORCET-11 Prelims
Explanation
- Grasping skills develop from gross to fine: hand (palmar) grasp first, then finger grasp, then pincer grasp.
- Palmar grasp appears around 6 months, finger grasp (radial) at 8-9 months, and pincer grasp matures by 10-12 months.
- This sequence is supported by pediatric developmental tables and images.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option A: Pincer grasp develops last, not first. Infants do not start with pincer grasp.
- Option B: Finger grasp comes after hand grasp, not before. The sequence is hand grasp first.
- Option D: Involuntary grasp is a reflex present at birth, but the question asks about voluntary skill development. Voluntary grasp precedes pincer grasp, but the sequence should start with hand grasp.
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Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Sequence of grasp development in infants as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
- Nurses assess fine motor milestones to monitor normal neurodevelopment in infants.
- Early detection of delays in grasp development can indicate neurological or developmental disorders.
- What if? If an infant does not develop a pincer grasp by 12 months, further evaluation for developmental delay is warranted.
How to Approach the Question
- Identify the developmental domain (fine motor skills).
- Recall the typical order of grasp development: hand, finger, pincer.
- Eliminate options that start with pincer or finger grasp.
- Choose the sequence that matches the gross-to-fine progression.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: Sequence of grasp development in infants
- Stem keywords: sequence, development, grasping skills, infant
- Lead-in keywords: correct
- Clinical cues: Age/sex group narrows the expected diagnosis, intervention, or normal reference range.
Question ID
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Reference Book
E6 Ghai Essential Pediatrics(pp 26-904 of 913) pp. 28-30, 29-31
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