Developmental Milestones: ABFM practice questions

4 board-style questions on developmental milestones in the PulseMD family medicine question bank, written against current guidelines with the reference cited on each question. Two free samples below; the full set with answers, explanations, and spaced review is free to start.

Sample question 1

An 18-month-old boy is brought in for a well-child visit. His mother reports that he can walk independently, say about 10 words, and point to objects he wants. He feeds himself with a spoon, though messily, and stacks 2-3 blocks. He does not yet combine words into phrases. Which aspect of his development warrants further evaluation?

1. His inability to combine two-word phrases
2. His messy self-feeding with a spoon
3. No developmental concern; all milestones are age-appropriate
4. His limited block-stacking ability

Sample question 2

A 2-month-old infant is brought in for a well-child visit. The mother reports the baby startles to loud noises and has begun smiling socially. On exam, the infant lifts the head briefly when placed prone and tracks a red object past midline. Which developmental milestone would be MOST concerning if absent at this age?

1. Reaching for objects
2. Babbling consonant sounds
3. Social smile
4. Rolling from prone to supine

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