Developmental Stages Flashcards

1
Q

In infants when does the birth weight double and triple?

A

Doubles at 6 months

triples at 12 months

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2
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When does birth weight increase by 50%?

A

12 months

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3
Q

When does the posterior fontanel close?

A

8 weeks

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4
Q

When does the infant turn its head to locate sounds?

A

3 months

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5
Q

Moro reflex disappears when?

A

4 months

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6
Q

Steady head control achieved at what age?

A

4 months

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7
Q

When does baby rstart to roll?

A

5-6 months (also when they play week a boo

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8
Q

Transfers objects from hand to hand (baby) when?

A

7 months

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9
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When does a baby develope stranger anxiety?

A

7-9 months

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10
Q

A baby sits unsupported at what age?

A

8 months

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11
Q

When does a baby begin to crawl?

A

10 months

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12
Q

Fine pincer grasp appears at what age?

A

10-12 months

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13
Q

When do babies wave bye bye?

A

10 months

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14
Q

When do babies walk with assistance?

A

10-12 months

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15
Q

When can a baby say a few words in addition to “mama” or “dada”?

A

12 months

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16
Q

What is Erickson’s theory for an infant? (birth-1 year)?

A

Trust vs. Mistrust

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17
Q

What are some nursing implications when an infant is in the hospital?

A
  1. Infant’s emerging skills may disappeear.
  2. If parents are not present, baby may be inconsolable due to seperation anxiety (7-9months)
  3. Encourage parents to be a part of care.
  4. Implement components from home.
  5. Teaching and prep should be directed to family; however, always speak to infant esp. while performing painful or stressful procedures.
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18
Q

What are appropriate toys fro an infant?

A
Mobiles
rattles
squeaky toys
picture books
balls
blocks
activity boxes
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19
Q

When does birth length double?

A

4 years

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20
Q

When does child achieve 50% of adult height?

A

2 years

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21
Q

When can a child use scissors?

A

4 years

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22
Q

When does a child tie his or her shoes?

A

5 years

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23
Q

Temper tantrums are common in the toddler

A

normal behavior

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24
Q

What are the ages of a toddler?

A

1-3 yrs

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25
Q

When are all primary teeth present?

A

(20) as a toddler

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26
Q

When does the anterior fontanel close?

A

12-18 months or 1-1.5 yrs old

27
Q

When can kids throw a ball overhanded?

A

18 months

28
Q

When can a child kick a ball?

A

24 months

29
Q

When does a toddler feed self with spoon and cup?

A

2 yrs

30
Q

When can toilet training start?

A

2 yrs

31
Q

When are 2-3 word sentences spoken by?

A

2 yrs

32
Q

When are 3-4 word sentences spoken by?

A

3 yrs

33
Q

What is Erickson’s theory for a toddler?

A

Autonomy vs. Doubt and shame

34
Q

Nursing implications for a toddler?

A
  1. simple, brief explanations before procedure
  2. don’t seperate from parents
  3. security objects should be provided
  4. teach parents to explain their plans to the child
  5. implement rutine
  6. expect regression (bed wetting)
  7. Toddlers are learning body parts and become concerned about them.
  8. Autonomy- provide guided choices
35
Q

What are appropriate toys for a toddler?

A
board and mallet
push-pull toys
toy phones
stuffed animals
stoybooks/pics
take to playroom b/c mobility is important
36
Q

Non pharmacological intervention for toddlers and preschoolers?

A

books, music, tv, bubbles

37
Q

nonpharm intervention for school ages kids?

A

guided imagery, massage, heat or cold pack, deep breathing exercises

38
Q

What is the normal urinary output for infants and children?

A

1-2ml/kg/hr

39
Q

What are the ages of a preschool child?

A

4-6 (sometimes 3)

40
Q

how much does the preschooler gain in weight and height each year?

A

5 lbs and 2.5-3 inches

41
Q

What activities can a preschooler do?

A

run, jump, skip, hop

42
Q

When does a child tie their shoes?

A

5 years

43
Q

When does a child learn colors and shapes?

A

3-5 yrs

44
Q

When does a child’s vision approach 20/20?

A

3-6

45
Q

When does a child learn sexual identity?

A

3-6yrs

46
Q

When can masturbation begin?

A

3-6 years/preschooler

47
Q

What is Erickson’s therory for toddlers? 3-6yrs

A

Initiative vs. guilt

48
Q

Nursing implications for preschoolers?

A
  1. Explain they did not cause illness and painful procedures are not a punishment.
  2. simple words/answers
  3. Medical play allos child to act out experiences is helpful
  4. Fear of mutilation (Bandaid)
  5. Prep for procedure: Understand what IS and is NOT being fixed. Simple explanatiions and pics. Handle equipment or models.
49
Q

Appropriate toys for preschoolers (3-6)

A

coloring books, puzzles, cutting and pasting, dolls, blocks, clay.

50
Q

What are the ages for school children?

A

6-12 yrs

51
Q

As a school age child how much do they gain in weight and height?

A

4-6 lbs and 2 in in ht.

52
Q

When can a girl start her period?

A

6-12 years

53
Q

When can a child script?

A

8rs

54
Q

When can they dress themselves completely?

A

6-12yrs

55
Q

When does a child begin to understand time, past, present, future, cause and effect?

A

6-12 yrs (school-age)

56
Q

When does socialization with pears become important?

A

6-12 years

57
Q

What is Erickson’s theory for school ages children (6-12yrs)?

A

Industry (meaning they like to do and accomplish things) vs. inferiority

58
Q

Nursing Implications fro the school aged child?

A
  1. Contact with peers and school activities
  2. explain all procedures…verbal, pics, books, and handeling.
  3. Privacy and modesty are important
  4. Participate in care and planning
59
Q

Toys appropriate for school ages child (6-12)?

A

games, cards, hobbies, puzzles, video games

60
Q

What are the ages of an adolescent?

A

12-19

61
Q

When are boys growths spurts?

A

14 yo

62
Q

When do girls usually finish growth? boys?

A

15, 17 yo

63
Q

What is erickson’s theory for adolescents?

A

identity vs. role confusion

64
Q

nursing implications for adolescent?

A
  1. maintain contact with school and piers
  2. share room with other adolescents
  3. Things that alter their body image is considered devestating
  4. Teaching- some with and some without parents. If with parents then it should be directed to child.
  5. Parents rooming in is discouraged
  6. When teaching adolescents the focus is on “how will it effect them today”