ch19: preschooler child (3-5yrs) Flashcards
erikson’s psychosocial dev for preschooler
initiative vs guilt
erikson’s psychosocial dev for preschooler
piaget’s cognitive dev for preschooler
preoperational stage
- symbolic thinking
- concrete thought
- egocentrism
what age can child have honey and why
> 1yr
any age younger puts child at risk for botulism
big part of hygiene at this age is ____
brushing teeth, using toothpaste and fluoride, overall oral health
most common allergies at this age
milk, eggs, peanuts
how can parent implement appropriate diet
- food
- considerations
food: variety, veggies, fruits, whole milk, iron, calcium
considerations: prevent choking, small bites, soft foods
how is play the “work” of a preschooler
critical for social/psychological development
- mimic others
- socialization, teamwork, group activities
- reveals reality and perceptions
how much sleep should a preschooler get
- how can parent implement healthy sleep-rest pattern
8-12 hrs
- bedtime rituals
- acknowledge sleep disturbances
what are some sleep disturbances a preschooler may have
night terrors, nightmares
at what age do most children categorize own gender
by 3yrs
how to properly implement a time out
have time out for as many minutes as age of child
how does a preschooler express their moral values and beliefs
related to attitude and approval of parent
nurses role with preschooler
health education, screening, resources
developmental testing
types of testing done at preschool age
ages and states questionnaire (ASQ-3)
battelle development screening tool
parent evalution of developmental status (PEDS)
preschool growth ____lbs/yr and height ____in/yr
4lbs/yr
2in/yr
preschoolers and otitis media risk
less risk due to changing tube shape
importance of teeth eruption and preschoolers?
finish primary teeth eruption here, start secondary teeth eruption
most commonly diagnosed genetic disorders at the preschool age and explain each (4)
cystic fibrosis: scarring of lung tissue
duchenne muscular dystrophy: progressive muscle degeneration and weakness
fragile x: large forehead, big ears, intellectual disability
william’s syndrome (low nasal bridge): cognitive/learning delay
autism
- risk factors
- screening
risk factors: atypical birth weight, low APGAR, jaundice, respiratory distress, adv parental age, common in boys
screen: modified checklist for autism in toddlers (MCHAT), childhood asperger syndrome test (CAST)
populations at higher risk for asthma
black and hispanic populations
normal BMI
overweight BMI
obese BMI
normal = 18-24
overweight = 25-29
obese = 30+
what is the leading cause of death for preschoolers and give examples
injuries
- inappropriate car seating, furniture, tools, equipment, firearms
