A Nurse Is Using the Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST)

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse is using the Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) II to assess a 10-month-old infant. Which of the following purposes does this screening serve? (select all that apply)

• A) Screens apparently healthy infants for developmental problems
• B) Allows the infant's growth patterns to be compared with other infants
• C) Validates intuitive concerns about an infant's development using an objective test
• D) Monitors high-risk children for developmental problems

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body. In vertebrates, it comprises the brain and spinal cord.

Neurons

The basic working units of the brain, specialized cells responsible for receiving, transmitting, and processing neural information.

Stem Cells

Undifferentiated biological cells that can differentiate into specialized cells and can divide to produce more stem cells, offering potential in regenerative medicine.

Immature Cells

Cells that have not yet developed into their final form or function, often found in the early stages of growth and development.