Care Of The Preschooler Flashcards
Preschoolers are between which ages…
3 - 6
Preschoolers gain an average of ____ lbs per year…
5
Preschoolers 3 - 6 grow an average of _____ inches per year….
2.5 - 3
Which physiological event allows control of the bladder…
Myelination
Soft, musical, or vibratory sound heard during a heartbeat.
Loudest when the child is lying down and may fade when sitting or standing.
No symptoms (no cyanosis, shortness of breath, or poor growth)
Describes what in preschoolers….
Action to take…
Innocent murmur
None needed if asymptomatic
How many deciduous (baby) teeth for preschoolers…
20
All of em
When do you expect bowel & bladder control…
Bowel 4
Bladder 4/5
Short urethra in young children can lead to…
UTI
Gross motor skills associated with preschoolers… (4)
Agile walking, running, jumping
Stairs
Walks forward and back
Constant motion
Can a preschooler balance on 1 foot or tippy toes…
Yes, but it can be tricky
Fine motor skills
Age 3 or 5
Grasp pencil / crayon
Scissors
Less spill using utensils
Trace / write letters
Copies shapes
Tie shoes
3
Grasp pencil / crayon
Less spill using utensils
Copies shapes
5
Trace / write letters
Scissors
Tie shoes
Expected Gross motor skills
Climbs well
Age
3
Expected Gross motor skills
Pedals tricycle
3
Expected Gross motor skills
Runs easily
3
Expected Gross motor skills
Stairs with alternate feet
3
Expected Gross motor skills
Bends over easily
3
Expected Gross motor skills
Throws ball overhand
4
Expected Gross motor skills
Kicks ball forward
4
Expected Gross motor skills
Catches bounced ball
4
Expected Gross motor skills
Hops on 1 foot
4
Expected Gross motor skills
Stands 1 foot for 5 seconds
4
Expected Gross motor skills
Alternates feet up and down steps
4
Expected Gross motor skills
Moves back & forth with agility
4
Expected Gross motor skills
Stands 1 foot 10 sec or longer
5