Question

Nursing instructor asks a nursing student to describe the gross-motor skills of a 5-year-old child. Which statement made by the student indicates adequate learning? Select all that apply.
a. "A 5-year-old child can begin to learn to swim."b. "A 5-year-old child can make detailed drawings."c. "A 5-year-old child is able to write short sentences."d. "A 5-year-old child can skip on alternating feet, jump rope, and skate."e. "A 5-year-old child is able to walk up and down the stairs with ease."

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is A: "A 5-year-old child can begin to learn to swim."

Explanation:

One of the major gross motor skills of a 5 years is the ability to swim 2 feet to the pool edge using the "doggy-paddle" method. This shows a child who is still learning the act of swimming. Hence, from the options in the question, Option A is the best option that is a gross motor skill for a 5-year-old child.