Which set lists the four broad areas commonly assessed during developmental screening?
Correct answer: A. Gross motor, fine motor, language, personal-social
- A. Gross motor, fine motor, language, personal-social
- B. Weight, length, head size, chest size
- C. Sleep, feeding, elimination, immunisation
- D. Vision, hearing, pulse, respiratory rate
Explanation
Developmental screening commonly considers gross motor, fine motor or adaptive, language, and personal-social abilities. Physical growth measurements and vital signs are important but do not represent the main developmental domains.
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