Care Of The Toddler Flashcards by Jade Ring

Toddlers are 1 - 3 yrs old

Average weight gain yearly…

Height….

Weight gain of 3 - 5 lbs yearly

Height 3” per year

About 1/2 adult Height by age 2

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Anterior fontanel closes by….

18 months

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Which Age is myelination of the nerve endings complete…

2 years

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Describe change in HR & BP from infant to toddler…

HR Decrease

BP Increase

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Toddlers, the Eustachian tube is shorter, more horizontal, and narrower compared to adults, making them more prone to middle ear infections (otitis media) due to….

Considerations/ things that can happen…

Tympanostomy tubes…..

poor drainage and increased bacterial entry.

Frequent infection
Speech dev impairment
Bottle feeding- No propping can lead to milk entering the tube.

Tympanostomy tubes maybe placed to help with drainage & vent.

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Pepsin production matures by age 2.

What considerations…

Slowly introduce meat, protein is hard to break down

GERD

Acidic foods may worsen reflux

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Urine output in toddler….

1ml / kg / hr

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When do bladder & kidney mature…

2 years

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Motor Skill Development

Fine

Feeds self finger foods

Points with index finger

12 - 15 months

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Motor skill Dev.

Gross

Walks independently

Age…

12 - 15 months

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Motor Skill Development

Gross

Climbs stairs with assistance

Pulls toys while walking

Age….

18 months

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Motor Skill Development

Fine

Masters reaching, grasping, releasing

Age…

18 months

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STACKS BLOCKS

Age…

18 months

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Puts things in slots

Age…

18 months

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Removes shoes and socks

Age…

18 months

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Climbs stairs with assistance

Age…

18 months

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Pulls toys while walking

Age….

18 months

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Runs

Age…

24 months

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Kicks ball

Age…

24 months

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Stand on tiptoe

Age…

24 months

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Carries several toys or large toy while walking

Age….

24 months

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Climbs furniture without assistance

Age…

24 months

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Stacks four cubes

Age…

18 months

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Uses finger to point

Age…

12 - 15 months

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Feeds self finger foods Age...

12 - 15 months

Right or left hand determine Age...

24 months

Scribbles & paints Age...

24 months

Starts turn knobs Age...

24 months

Puts round peg in holes Age...

24 months

Climbs well Age...

36 months

Pedels tricycle Age...

36 months

Runs easily Age...

36 months

Walks up & down stairs using alternate feet Age...

Bends over easily without falling Age...

36 months

Undress self Age...

36 months

Copies circles Age...

36 months

Build tower of 9 or 10 cubes Age...

36 months

Holds pencil in writing posistion Age...

36 months

Can screw and unscrew Age...

36 months

Turns book one page at a time Age...

36 months

Walks independently Age...

12 - 15 months

Climbs stairs with assistance Age...

18 months

Pulls toys while walking Age..

18 months

Achieve autonomy & self control Seperate from caregiver Autonomy vs Shame and doubt This theorist...

Eric Erickson

Erik Erickson Stage / Actives toddlers 1-3

Achieve autonomy & self control Seperate from caregiver Autonomy vs Shame and doubt

Differentiates self from objects Increased object permanence Symbolic thought begins to appear Sensorimotor & preoperational Toddlers 1-3 This theorist....

Piaget

Paiget Name stage & actives... Toddler 1-3

Differentiates self from objects Increased object permanence Symbolic thought begins to appear Sensorimotor & preoperational

Focus on achieving sphincter control Anal stage Toddler 1-3 Theorist...

Freud

Freud Name stage & actives... Toddler 1-3

Focus on achieving sphincter control Anal stage

Receptive language in toddlers is more advanced than expressive... T ir F

Want cookie” instead of “I want a cookie.” “Go park” instead of “Let’s go to the park.” “Daddy home” instead of “Daddy is home.” Example of this type of speech.... Which age should it end....

Telegraphic speech Age 3 end. If not maybe a concern

Is echolocia normal in toddlers underage of 3...

Yes, repeating heard words is ok under 3. Concern after

Do toddlers enjoy sharing...

No, under 3 its normal

Type of play appropriate for toddlers...

Parallel Playing next to not with

Daily need ____ of structured physical activity ____ of unstructured physical activity

30 minutes of structured physical activity 1 - 2 hrs of unstructured physical activity

Toys that engage multiple sense are good for this age...

Toddler 1 - 3

Emotional Development Being inseparable from parent / parents.... Forming a sense of self.... Learn to control ones environment.... Focus on self.... Normal findings in a toddler..

Being inseparable from parent / parents No Forming a sense of self Yes Learn to control ones environment Yes Focus on self Yes

Do toddlers enjoy periods of time alone...

No, seperation anxiety

Stranger Danger / White Coat syndrome can be relived by...

Having family with the toddler

When will a child learn Gender Differences Have boundaries Want security item

Toddler

Toddler car seat explain posistion...

Rear facing until 2 Or Reach maximum weight

Hot water heater to this temperature...

<120°

When to wean child from bottle... Limit milk supply to...

12 - 15 months 16 oz daily

Sippy cups are recommended until age 3...

False Sippy cups are not recommended at all. Delays oral muscle Dental problems Speech language Early infection

Amount of Ca daily for toddlers...

700mg

Iron deficiency anemia in <2 is associated with...

Dev / psychmotor delays

Fiber intake for toddlers...

19g

Healthiest drink of choice for toddlers ...

Water Juice 4 - 6 oz

Avoid round hard food in toddlers...(4)

Hotdog Popcorn Nuts Grapes

Full set of primary teeth by which age...

30 months

When to give fluoride tooth paste....

>2 yrs

Sleep and naps for toddlers, how long...

12 - 14 hrs

Which age do children stop taking naps...

By age 3

Which is better discipline "Dont hit the cat" "Play nice with the cat"

"Play nice with the cat" Tell then what to do, Not what Not to do

Give choices instead of yes or no answers to a toddler...

Correct

Signs of development delay After independent walking What are Signs of dev delay...(2)

Tiptoe walking Failure to mature walking pattern

Signs of development delay Not walking Age...

18 months

Signs of development delay Not speaking 15 words Age...

18 months

Signs of development delay Doesn't understand function of common household items Age...

18 months

Signs of development delay Does not use 2 word sentences Age...

By 2

Signs of development delay Does not imitate action Age...

By 2

Signs of development delay Doesn't follow basic instructions Age...

By 2

Signs of development delay Cannot push a toy with wheels Age...

By 2

Signs of development delay Difficult with stairs Age...

By 3

Signs of development delay Falls frequently Age...

By 3

Signs of development delay Cannot build tower of more than 4 blocks Age...

By 3

Signs of development delay Difficult manipulation small objects Age...

By 3

Signs of development delay Extreme difficulty in seperation from parent Age...

By 3

Signs of development delay Cannot copy circle Age...

By 3

Signs of development delay Doesn't engage in make believe play Age..

By 3

Signs of development delay Cannot communicate in short phrases Age...

By 3