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Ati: Development of infants (2 days to 1 yr) Flashcards

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1
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How much birth weight is lost in the first few days of birth?

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5-10% of total weight but it is regained withing 2 wks

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How much weight is gained within the first 6 months for infants?

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5-7oz (150-210g) per month

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In infants what are the key indicators of growth?

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Crown to rump
Head to heel
Head & chest circumference

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A new mother complains of little soft long hairs growing on infants back. Would you say that this is normal, what is this called?

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Normal, Called Lanugo

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5
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What is molding?

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Overlapping of the soft skull bones which allows fetal head to fit through birth canal, Fontanels are palpable

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What are the expected reflexes in infants?

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Startling, suckling
Plantar & palmar grasp
Babinski, grasping, yawning, coughing

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7
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As a nurse what s the purpose of testing for presence of infant reflexes?

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Identify neurological damage

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What does the body position look like for a typical infant?

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Flexed at rest

Symmetrical movement of all 4 extremities

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9
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What does a typical sleep pattern look like for infants?

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Reversed(vampire baby)

15 hrs of sleep per night

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10
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List the expected cognitive development for infants

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Learn to respond to visual stimulation

Cry as form of communication & reflect their physiological & caring needs

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You notice at 2 weeks after birth the infant starts to mimic your smile, what is this a sign of?

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Normal Psychosocial development

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12
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Positive interactions of the infant & caregiver lead to what?

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Attachment & nurturing

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13
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when does the posterior fontanel normally close?

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2-3 months

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When does the anterior fontanel normally close?

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12-18 months

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An older infant gains how much weight by 4-6 months?

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2x birth weight

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AN older infant gains how much weight by the end of the first year?

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3x birth weight

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17
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In the first 6 months how tall does the infant grow per month?

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1 inch per month

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18
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For the second half of the first year an infant grows how tall per month until the end of the first year?

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0.5 in per month

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19
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An infants head circumference grows how much in the first 6 months?

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0.5 inches

20
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An infants head circumference grows how much in the second half of the first year?

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0.5 cm(0.2in) per month

21
Q

How much teeth erupt in an infant by the end of the first year?

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6-8 teeth

22
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What can you use in a teething infant to alleviate the pain?

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Cold teeth rings, OTC teething gels, & acetaminophen or ibuprofen

23
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How do you clean the teeth of a teething infant?

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Use a cool wet & clean washcloth

24
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Why is it important to not give infants a bottle before bed or for a prolong period of time?

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it can lead to dental carries: Bottle-mouth carries

25
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An infant recognizes the world & thinks in the form of what?

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Symbols

26
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When does an infant develop object permanence? what does this mean?

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9 mnths, this is a sign of developing memory

27
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You notice that your infant is touching tasting all kinds of objects & is also exploring their environment more, what does this mean?

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The infant learned that they are separate from the environment & others

28
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How much words can an infant speak?

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2-3 word phrases

29
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The infant can pronounce how much syllables?

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1 syllable words

30
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An infant begins to respond to noises, & comprehend simple commands, what does this indicate?

A

Language development

31
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When does the infant develop separation anxiety?

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4-8mnths

32
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When does the infant develop stranger fear?

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6-8mnths

33
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Separation recognition is a result of what?

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The infant recognizing that they are separate from env. leading to them responding to people around them

34
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What is the goal of Trust vs Mistrust?

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Establish attachment through meeting infants needs with positive interaction

35
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When do infants distingui themselves from their parents?

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By the end of the first year

36
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What are the Body image changes in infants?

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Discover mouth produces pleasure
Play with hands & feet
Smiles

37
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What kind of play do infants engage in?

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Solitary play

38
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What kind of toys can infants play with?

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Those that stimulate the senses:

Rattles, teething toys, hand games, reading books

39
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What should parents screen their infants for?

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Metabolic disorders: PKU & galactasemia

40
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During the first year what immunizations are giver to the infant?

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Hep B
Diptheria
Tetanus
Pertussis
RotaVirus
Polio
Influenza
Pneumococcal pneumonia
41
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When can you start introducing solids to an infant?

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around 4-6 mths

42
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When can a mother wean off from breast milk?

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When the infant can drink from a cup

43
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What are some feeding alternatives?

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Iron fortified formula, Never give cows milk before age 1 (insufficient nutrients)

44
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What foods must be avoided in the first 6 months?

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ilk, eggs, wheat, citrus fruits, peanuts, & peanut butter

45
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What food can cause infant botulism if given under 12 months?

A

Honey

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