Associations 7 Flashcards
Normal weight gain in baby
Doubles at 4 months
Triples at 1 year
Quadruples at 2 years
About 5 lb/year from 2 yo to adolescence
Normal height gain in baby
50% increase in 1 year
Doubles at 2 years
Triples at 13 years
About 2 in/year from 2 yo to adolescence
Reflexes should disappear by what age
6 months
Extension of head causes extension and flexion of limbs, “startle” reflex
Moro
Placing finger in palm causes grabbing
Grasp
Rubbing cheek causes turning of head to stimulus
Rooting
When head is turned, arm on faced side extends and other arm flexes (fencer’s position)
Tonic neck
Rubbing foot dorsum causes stepping motion
Placing
Best sleep position
On back to prevent SIDS
When to start solid foods
4 months (iron fortified cereal) - 6 months (fruits/veggies)
When to start cow’s milk
12 months
When to start seeing dentist
2-3 years
Amount of TV
<1 hour) screen time / day
HepB vax
3 (birth, 1-2 months, 12-18 months)
Rota vax
3 (2, 4, 6 months)
DTaP vax
5 (2, 4, 6, 15-18 months, 4-6 years)
Then switch to TDaP at 11-12 years
Hib vax
4 (2, 4, 6, 12-15 months)
PCV vax
4 (2, 4, 6, 12-15 months)
IPV vax
4 (2, 4, 6-15 months, 4-6 years)
MMR vax
2 (12-15 months, 4-6 years)
VZV vax
2 (12-15 months, 4-6 years)
HepA vax
2 (series of 2 between 12-24 months)
MCV4 vax
2 (11-12 years, 13-18 years)
HPV vax
3 (series of 3 starting at 11-12 years)
Influenza vaccine for kids
Annually starting at 6 months
Vaccines at birth
Hep B
Vaccines at 2/4/6 months
Rotavirus, DTaP, Hib, PCV
Hep B 2nd btwn 1-2 months
IPV at 2, 4, 3rd between 6-15 months
Vaccines at 12 months
Hep B, Hib, PCV, MMR, VZV
3rd IPV between 6-15 months
HepA x2 between 12-24 months
Vaccines at 4-6 years
DTaP, IPV, MMR, VZV
Age of anterior fontanelle closure
96% by 24 months (38% by 12 months, 1% by 3 months)
Signs of dehydration in children
Skin turgor Mucus membranes Tears Fontanelle Irritable (moderate) or lethargic (severe) HR, cap refill, urinary output