Developmental Stages

Question 1

In infants when does the birth weight double and triple?

Answer 1

Doubles at 6 months

triples at 12 months

Question 2

When does birth weight increase by 50%?

Answer 2

12 months

Question 3

When does the posterior fontanel close?

Answer 3

8 weeks

Question 4

When does the infant turn its head to locate sounds?

Answer 4

3 months

Question 5

Moro reflex disappears when?

Answer 5

4 months

Question 6

Steady head control achieved at what age?

Answer 6

4 months

Question 7

When does baby rstart to roll?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Transfers objects from hand to hand (baby) when?

Answer 8

7 months

Question 9

When does a baby develope stranger anxiety?

Answer 9

7-9 months

Question 10

A baby sits unsupported at what age?

Answer 10

8 months

Question 11

When does a baby begin to crawl?

Answer 11

10 months

Question 12

Fine pincer grasp appears at what age?

Answer 12

10-12 months

Question 13

When do babies wave bye bye?

Answer 13

10 months

Question 14

When do babies walk with assistance?

Answer 14

10-12 months

Question 15

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

Answer 15

12 months

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Trust vs. Mistrust

Question 17

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

Answer 17

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.

Question 18

What are appropriate toys fro an infant?

Answer 18

Mobiles
rattles
squeaky toys
picture books
balls
blocks
activity boxes

Question 19

When does birth length double?

Answer 19

4 years

Question 20

When does child achieve 50% of adult height?

Answer 20

2 years

Question 21

When can a child use scissors?

Answer 21

4 years

Question 22

When does a child tie his or her shoes?

Answer 22

5 years

Question 23

Temper tantrums are common in the toddler

Answer 23

normal behavior

Question 24

What are the ages of a toddler?

Answer 24

1-3 yrs

Question 25

When are all primary teeth present?

Answer 25

(20) as a toddler

Question 26

When does the anterior fontanel close?

Answer 26

12-18 months or 1-1.5 yrs old

Question 27

When can kids throw a ball overhanded?

Answer 27

18 months

Question 28

When can a child kick a ball?

Answer 28

24 months

Question 29

When does a toddler feed self with spoon and cup?

Answer 29

2 yrs

Question 30

When can toilet training start?

Answer 30

2 yrs

Question 31

When are 2-3 word sentences spoken by?

Answer 31

2 yrs

Question 32

When are 3-4 word sentences spoken by?

Answer 32

3 yrs

Question 33

What is Erickson's theory for a toddler?

Answer 33

Autonomy vs. Doubt and shame

Question 34

Nursing implications for a toddler?

Answer 34

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

Question 35

What are appropriate toys for a toddler?

Answer 35

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

Question 36

Non pharmacological intervention for toddlers and preschoolers?

Answer 36

books, music, tv, bubbles

Question 37

nonpharm intervention for school ages kids?

Answer 37

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

Question 38

What is the normal urinary output for infants and children?

Answer 38

1-2ml/kg/hr

Question 39

What are the ages of a preschool child?

Answer 39

4-6 (sometimes 3)

Question 40

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

Answer 40

5 lbs and 2.5-3 inches

Question 41

What activities can a preschooler do?

Answer 41

run, jump, skip, hop

Question 42

When does a child tie their shoes?

Answer 42

5 years

Question 43

When does a child learn colors and shapes?

Answer 43

3-5 yrs

Question 44

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

Answer 44

3-6

Question 45

When does a child learn sexual identity?

Answer 45

3-6yrs

Question 46

When can masturbation begin?

Answer 46

3-6 years/preschooler

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Initiative vs. guilt

Question 48

Nursing implications for preschoolers?

Answer 48

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.

Question 49

Appropriate toys for preschoolers (3-6)

Answer 49

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

Question 50

What are the ages for school children?

Answer 50

6-12 yrs

Question 51

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

Answer 51

4-6 lbs and 2 in in ht.

Question 52

When can a girl start her period?

Answer 52

6-12 years

Question 53

When can a child script?

Answer 53

8rs

Question 54

When can they dress themselves completely?

Answer 54

6-12yrs

Question 55

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

Answer 55

6-12 yrs (school-age)

Question 56

When does socialization with pears become important?

Answer 56

6-12 years

Question 57

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

Answer 57

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

Question 58

Nursing Implications fro the school aged child?

Answer 58

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

Question 59

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

Answer 59

games, cards, hobbies, puzzles, video games

Question 60

What are the ages of an adolescent?

Answer 60

12-19

Question 61

When are boys growths spurts?

Answer 61

14 yo

Question 62

When do girls usually finish growth? boys?

Answer 62

15, 17 yo

Question 63

What is erickson's theory for adolescents?

Answer 63

identity vs. role confusion

Question 64

nursing implications for adolescent?

Answer 64

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"