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50 questions Flashcards

1
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What is growth ?

A

An increase in size and mass

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2
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Three methods of measuring a child’s growth

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-weight
-length and height
-head circumference

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3
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What document would a child’s growth be recorded in ?

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Personal child health record
PCHR

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4
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Why might a social worker need to monitor a child’s growth ?

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If there’s a concern about a child’s health

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5
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Why is it important to measure and monitor a child’s growth ?

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To identify if the child is growing well or if there’s any concerns

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6
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What is development?

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The gaining of skills and knowledge over time

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7
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What is meant by an “expected milestone ”

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A stage or event a child should be able to do at a certain age

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8
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Give two examples of baby reflexes

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-sucking reflex
-grasp reflex

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9
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What are gross motor skills ?

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Movements that involve large movements and large muscles
- legs, arms,torso

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What are fine motor skills ?

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Movements that involve small movements and small muscles
-hands,fingers,toes

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11
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Around 6 months old, babies start babbling
What is babbling?

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Sounds babies make before they can say actual words

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12
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Give an activity which develops a child’s memory from 0-18 months

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-singing nursery rhymes
-peek-a-boo
-hiding toys
-shape sorter

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13
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Why does a child need perseverance when problem solving

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To have a desire to never give up even in difficult situations

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14
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At what age do babies start to become wary of strangers ?

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9 months

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15
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Around 15-18 months children may feel jealous for the first time
How might they show jealousy ?

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-reacting strongly
-crying
-screaming
-trying to push the baby/child out of the way
-stamping their foot
-throwing things
-hurting themselves (throwing themselves on the floor)

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16
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Give one benefit of riding a sit on toy from 18 months - 3 years old

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-develops gross motor skills
-increases strength in legs and torso
-improves balance

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17
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What type of grasp will an 18 months - 3 year old do to hold a crayon?

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Palmer grasp

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18
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Give an activity that improves imagination between 18 months- 3 year old

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-small world play
-listening to someone read
-play doh

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19
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At what age can children say 200 words and use them in context ?

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2 years and 6 months

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20
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Why may a 2 year old have a “temper tantrum”

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They struggle to communicate their feelings
They don’t get what they want, when they want

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21
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Give one physical activity that develops locomotor skills between 3-5 years old

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-riding a tricycle
-skipping and hopping
-balancing on a line draw on the floor

22
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What type of grip would a 3-5 year old use when holding a pen ?

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-digital
-tripod
-dynamic

23
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What does vocabulary mean ?

A

The range of words a person knows

24
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Give an activity that encourages early writing for a 3-5 year old

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-having different materials to draw and write on
-threading beads on a string
-finger painting
-playing with play doh

25
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Give one reason why Hide and Seek improves social development between 3-5 years

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-playing games with rules
-being graceful when winning and managing emotions when losing
-being patient
-resist cheating
-accepting others and taking turns

26
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What task should a 4 year old be able to do independently ?

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-brushing teeth
-using a fork to eat
-washing and drying hands and face
-putting on shoes

27
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Define self-esteem

A

How a person feels about their skills and abilities

28
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How can you tell a child has a high self-esteem between the ages 3-5 years old

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-willingness to take part
-ability to make friends
-stable emotions
-takes pride in achievements and efforts

29
Q

What may physically harm a baby during pregnancy ?

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-drinking alcohol
-smoking
-taking recreational drugs

30
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Jake is “premature” what does this mean ?

A

He was born before the expected date
-before 27 weeks

31
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Give a negative impact of prematurity on a baby development

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-poor muscle tone
-smaller in height and weight than peers
-delay in meeting milestones
-hearing difficulty
-sight problems
-cerebral palsy
-learning difficulties 
-more like to have ADHD

32
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What is a congenital defect ?

A

A condition a child is born with

33
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Give an example of a repeated short-term illness

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-colds
-vomiting
-ear and eye infections

33
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What is a chronic condition ?

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A condition that is long lasting

34
Q

Give one risk of obesity

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  • high blood pressure
    -type 2 diabetes
    -breathing difficulties
35
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What are the five components of a healthy diet ?

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-carbohydrates
-protein
-fats
-dairy
-vitamins and minerals

36
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Why is exercise important for a child’s physical development between 3-5 years old ?

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-improves coordination, balance, strength
-prevents childhood obesity
-teaches them to lead a healthy active lifestyle
-fresh air improves focus and concentration
-improves sleep levels

37
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What are children more at risk of due to secondary smoking

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-respiratory difficulties
-asthma
-some cancers
-ear and eye infections

37
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What does “area of deprivation” mean

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Areas where their are potential health risks due to poverty, unemployment and lack of financial investment

38
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How can living in a small flat negatively impact a child’s growth and development ?

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-may not be peaceful so affects sleep
-no garden/ less space may lead to accidents and delayed gross motor skills
-lack of sense of identity
-less room for friends to come over and socialise in the home

39
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What does a stable home look like ?

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-child has reliable routines
-fair rules and expectations
-parents prioritise child and their wellbeing
-children go to preschool or nursery

40
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Give a negative effect of a poor home environment/parental conflict in a child’s development

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-babies can have poor attachment to parents (0-18 months)
- appear withdrawn and unable to play/may show signs of distress
(18 months-3 years)
- act in an aggressive way, speak less, lack of interest in playing or learning (3-5 years )

41
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What is the difference between prescription and recreational drugs ?

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-prescription drugs are given by a professional to improve health and wellbeing
-recreational drugs are illegal and have no benefit for health

42
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How can discrimination negatively impact a child’s development ?

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-appear shy and withdrawn
-feels isolated from the people and community they live in
-difficulty forming relationships
-lack of identity
-poor self esteem
-less likely to joining in

43
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How can parents ensure they create a close bond with their baby ?

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-hold them soon after birth
-sharing feeding when possible
-holding and cuddling
-talking and spending time with them
-meeting their food, warmth,affection and cleanliness

44
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How may a child respond to a new sibling/baby in the family ?

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-want to be “babied” going back in development
-show jealousy
-temper tantrums
-being overprotective/ taking a caring role

45
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Give a benefit of a child growing up in a family with a higher income

A

-afford necessities
-high quality education/ regular nursery visits

46
Q

Why do some families have low income ?

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-unemployment
-debt
-relationship breakdown or death of a partner
-victim of crime
-disability or illness

47
Q

What is a food bank ?

A

A charity that provides food for free to people in need

48
Q

What experiences would you expect a baby/ child to have before the age of 5 years old

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-singing groups/ sensory classes
-indoor play areas
-parent-toddler groups
-sports clubs

49
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Give a benefit of a child growing up in a family with high income (a positive amount of money)

A

-they can afford suitable clothing/footwear/quality housing/healthy food
-high quality education/regular nursery visits

50
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What experiences would you expect a baby/child to have before the age of 5 years

A

-singing groups/sensory classes
-indoor play areas
-parent-toddler groups
-sports clubs

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