Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
Q
proximodistal principle
A
growth
starts at the center of the body and moves toward
the extremities
2
Q
cephalocaudal principle
A
earliest growth always occurs at the top
3
Q
how to reduce risk of SIDS
A
sleep in the supine position
4
Q
marasmus
A
Wasting away of body tissues in the
infant’s first year due to severe protein-calorie
deficiency
5
Q
kwashiorkor
A
Caused by severe protein deficiency
• Appears between 1 and 3 years of age
• Face, stomachs and limbs swell with water
6
Q
fine motor skills
A
Involve more finely tuned movements, such as
finger dexterity
7
Q
gross motor skills
A
Involve large-muscle activities, such as
walking
8
Q
babies show a preference for drawings of -
A
faces
