Chapter 49 Flashcards
1
Q
anticipatory guidance
A
provide information to parents and caregivers on what to expect in a child’s current and next developmental stage so that the child’s needs can be anticipated and properly managed
2
Q
dental home
A
establish a dentist of record in the community early in childhood for continuous and comprehensive preventive interventions, dental hygiene, and dental care
3
Q
grazing
A
eating or drinking at will throughout the day or evening
4
Q
infant
A
child younger than 1 year of age
5
Q
neonate
A
newborn
6
Q
neonatal
A
period immediately following birth and continuing through first month of life
7
Q
nonnutritive sucking
A
sucking fingers, thumb, pacifiers, or other objects for comfort
8
Q
toddler
A
child from age 1 year to approximately 3 years
9
Q
wean
A
discontinue breast or bottle feeding
