Class 1 Growth and Development Flashcards
what is the definition of development
A progressive increase in the function of the body
What is the definition of growth
an increase in physical size that can be measured
What is the definition of maturation
The process of growth and development both physically and mentally that occurs as a person ages
What is cephalocaudal growth
Growth that occurs from the head down
what is proximodistal growth
Growth that occurs from the center of the body out
which occurs first cephalocaudal or proximodistal growth
Cephalocaudal growth happens first in a newborn
what is the average weight that a baby is born at
3-4 kg is average weight for a baby
How long will it take a newborn to double their weight
4-6 months
approximately when should a newborn triple their birth weight?
at around 1 year of age they should be triple their birth weight
what percentiles on the growth chart would be concerning
if the child was below 5% or above 95%
at 3 months what would 2 milestones be for an infant
-start to be able to raise their head
-Can lift their arms and reach for things
At 6 months what would 3 milestones for an infant be
-are able to sit up with little of no support
-Start to eat solid food
-have doubled their birth weight
At 8 months what would 3 expected milestones be
-Start to crawl
-start to say very simple words
-start to have separation anxiety
what would two expected milestone be at 12 months
-Start walking (may be assisted)
-start to understand/say a few words
what is the definition of neonatal
birth to 28 days
what is the definition of infant
0-12 months
what is the definition of toddler
1-3 yrs
what is the definition of a preschooler
3-5 yrs
what is the age of a school aged child
5-12 yrs
what is the definition of an adolescent child
13-16/18 yrs
what aspects of care are very important for a nurse to address for a toddler
-Safety/anticipatory guidance
-Appropriate methods of discipline
-Support encouragement and education
What are some of the main fears that infants have
-loss of support/separation
-Loud noises
-Bright lights
-sudden movements
-Strangers
What are some of the main fears for a toddler/preschooler
-Separation
-Loss of control
-Changes in environment
-Changes in routine
What are some of the main fears for a school aged child
-The supernatural
-Injury/death
-the dark
-staying alone/separation
