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Describe the Denver II screening test.
Well children between birth and 6, not an IQ test, does not diagnose, compares a child's performance to others the same age.
What are the four sectors of the Denver II screening test?
Personal-Social, Fine Motor-Adaptive, Language, Gross Motor.
Describe the age scale for the Denver II screening test.
Determine the child's age and draw a line from the top of the page to the bottom.
How to calculate the child's exact age on the Denver II screening test?
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How many test items are on the Denver II?
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What does the bar on the Denver II show?
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What items give instructions on the back of the form?
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What items can be passed by report from a parent?
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Order of the age in Denver II?
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How to get the age of the child in Denver II normally and with prematurity?
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How many months are in a year?
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How many weeks are in a month?
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How many days are in a month?
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Who has to be adjusted for prematurity?
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When adjusting for prematurity, how do you turn weeks into?
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What are advanced items?
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What are normal items?
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What are caution items?
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What are delayed items?
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Describe the overall result: normal.
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Describe the overall result: suspect.
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Describe the overall result: untestable.
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Study Notes
Denver II Screening Test Overview
- Used for evaluating well children from birth to age 6.
- Not an IQ test and does not diagnose conditions.
- Assesses development by comparing child’s performance with peers of the same age.
- Conducted only when developmental concerns arise, not routinely for every child.
Four Sectors of the Denver II
- Personal-Social: Skills that indicate independence such as feeding and dressing.
- Fine Motor-Adaptive: Involves detailed and precise movements, developing after gross motor skills.
- Language: Covers speech abilities, understanding, and cognitive knowledge.
- Gross Motor: Involves larger physical movements like running and hopping.
Age Scale in the Denver II
- Age is determined by drawing a line corresponding to the child’s age across the top and bottom of the form.
Calculating Child's Exact Age
- Subtract the child’s birthdate from today’s date using specific methods for borrowing days or months if necessary.
Number of Test Items
- The Denver II contains a total of 125 test items to evaluate developmental milestones.
Bar Graph in the Denver II
- Displays the age milestones at which 25%, 50%, 75%, and 90% of children successfully pass specific test items.
Items with Footnote Instructions
- Items marked with a small footnote number provide additional instructions on the reverse side of the form.
Reporting from Parents
- Items indicated with an "R" may be completed based on parental report instead of direct assessment.
Age Calculation Order
- Age must be documented in the order of years, months, and days for clarity.
Adjusting for Prematurity
- Children under 2 years who are more than 2 weeks premature require age adjustments by converting weeks into months and days.
Understanding Time Frames
- 12 months in a year.
- 4 weeks in a month.
- 30 days in a month.
Advanced Items
- Tasks that exceed the age line are marked with an "A" in the appropriate box, indicating higher capability without further testing.
Normal Items
- Tasks falling to the left of the age line or intersecting it that are passed are marked with a "P," indicating no concerns.
Caution Items
- Failures or refusals on items near the age line (between 75th and 90th percentiles) are noted with a "C."
Delayed Items
- Failures on items left of the age line are indicated by shading the right end of the box, signifying developmental delays.
Overall Results: Normal
- Reflects no developmental delays, with a maximum of one caution. Routine follow-up is recommended at the next well-child visit.
Overall Results: Suspect
- Indicates potential abnormalities with two or more cautions or any delays. A re-screen is advised within 1-2 weeks to rule out temporary issues.
Overall Results: Untestable
- Occurs with refusals on items to the left of the age line or within the caution range. Re-evaluation is necessary within 1-2 weeks.
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Description
This quiz provides an overview of the Denver II Screening Test, which evaluates the development of children between birth and six years. The test is not an IQ test nor a definitive predictor of future abilities, and it assesses a child's performance in comparison to peers. Learn about the four sectors it covers, including personal and social skills.
