Exam 1 Flashcards
Infants ____________ are best examined on the exam table
Under 6 months
Infants ___________________ are best examined in parents’ lap due to anxiety towards strangers
Over 6 months
Pediatric visit acronym: BUDS
Address with each encounter
B - bowels
U - urine - more frequently than adults
D - diet - breast vs formula, introducing foods, etc
S - sleep - schedule, feeding q3h overnight to avoid hypoglycemia
Pediatric visit acronym: NEST
N - nutrition
E - elimination
S - sleep
T - Track child’s growth and health (milestones, learning, etc)
Pediatric Nutrition Acronym: Na.Vi.Ga.Te.D.
Na - Natural foods (types/quantities, fruits, vegetables, protein sources, fats)
Vi - Vitamins (evaluate for deficiencies, especially IRON sources d/t risk for dev delay)
Ga - Grains and Added sugar and salt (amount of whole grains, added salts/sugars to monitor for obesity)
Te - Teeth and gum care (fluoride, teeth brushing, prevent cardiac issues)
D - Dairy consumption (too much leads to IRON deficiency d/t it binding and not properly absorbing, leading to anemia and dev delay)
Elimination Clinical Pearls
Stool and urine elimination is a helpful indicator of health
Educate on normal vs not normal
John Hopkins Stool Color Guide Reference
Evaluate for rectal stenosis as needed
John Hopkins Stool Color Guide
- Normal Breast Fed
- Normal Formula Fed
- Meconium
- Abnormal w/ liver issues
- Dairy Intolerance
Normal Breast Fed - mustardy, seedy d/t high level of absorption by baby
Normal Formula Fed - Darker brown/green/yellow, more chunky
Meconium - black poop for first 1-2 days after birth, ABNORMAL if persists beyond three days
Abnormal liver issues - white, pale yellow, chalky grey color (biliary atresia)
Abnormal dairy intolerance - Rectal irritation with small blood staining. Formulas including Enfamil and Similac contain dairy.
Sleep Clinical Pearls
Inquire about: Positioning - sleep on back Quality/Quantity Sleep Routines Sleep Safety - Avoid soft bedding, supine position, no extra pillows/blankets, use pacifier
Sleep per day for: Newborn (0-3 mo) Infant (4-12 mo) Toddler (1-2 yr) Preschool (3-5 yr) School age (6-12 yr) Teen (13-18)
Newborn - 14-17 hours Infant - 12-16 hours Toddler - 11-14 hours Preschool - 10-13 hours School age - 9-12 hours Teen - 8-10 hours
PE approach for Infant, toddler, preschooler, school age, adolescent
Infant - lying in parent’s arms, eyes/ears/mouth at end of exam, heart/lungs when child is sleeping/quiet, distract with older infants.
Toddler - minimal contact, allow child to look at and touch equipment, heart/lungs first then head to toe.
Preschooler - Similar to toddler, especially allow child to touch equipment
School age - Respect privacy, explain steps beforehand
Adolescent - Explain findings, respect privacy
Infant Vital Sign Parameters HR Resp BP Temperature
HR - 100-160
Resp - 30-60 for 0-6 mo; 24-30 for 6-12 mo
BP - not checked
Temperature - 98.6F
Child Vital Sign Parameters 1-11 years HR Resp BP Temp
HR - 70-120
Resp - 20-30 for 1-5yo; 12-20 for 6-11yo
BP - 90-110/55
Temp - 98.6
Teen Vital Sign Parameters HR Resp BP Temp
HR - 60-100
Resp - 12-18
BP - 110-135/65-85
Temp - 98.6F
Measurements of the Pediatric Patient
Growth charts for length, weight, and head circumference until 2yo
Temperature, weight, length, head circumference, HR, Resp, BP
Weight loss patterns - Neonates
Lose up to 10% body weight within the first week
Regain birth weight by 2 weeks of age (gain 20-30g per day)
Weight Measurement Infant (6 mo and 12 mo weight gain)
Infants DOUBLE their birth weight by 6 mo
Infants TRIPLE their birth weight by 12 mo
Growth Chart for Weight
5th-85th percentile is WNL
FTT if weight/height decreases by 2+ major percentiles, or if below 3-5%
- Weight decreases first, then length, then HC
How to obtain weight measurement
weigh in nude or clean diaper
Round to nearest 0.01 kg (or 1/2 oz)
Weigh twice for accuracy
Use standing scale if over 3 yo
BMI - don’t measure until 24 mo visit (results skewed prior to 2 yo)
WHO vs CDC Growth Charts
WHO - 2-98 percentile considered normal; use until 24 mo.
CDC - 5-85 percentile considered normal; use for ages 2-20
Measuring length/height
Average length is 50 cm at birth
Increases by 50% by year 1
Doubles by year 4
Triples by year 13
Increases by 1” per month during first 6 months; then by 0.5” from 6-12 mo
R/o familial short stature, constitutional delay, endocrine or bone disorders, puberty delays, etc.
How to measure length
Supine until able to stand (24 mo)
>2 yo - remove shoes
Measure x2 for accuracy
If child falls off growth chart grid, requires work-up
Head Circumference Growth Chart
Occipital frontal circumference Avg at birth is 35 cm Grows by 12 cm by 12 mo Measure each visit until 24 mo *** HC should correlate to child's length Microcephay - <10th percentile Macrocephaly - >90th percentile
How to measure head circumference
Measure x2 for accuracy
Round to nearest 0.1 cm or 1/8”
Measure over largest circumference of head - occiput and above eyebrows
Blood Pressure Measurements
Start monitoring at age 3 (using appropriate cuff size)
Monitor annually unless patient has risk factors (obese, on meds that cause HTN, renal dz, DM, COA)
HTN dx after multiple measurements over time, in >95th percentile on 3 different visits.
2 Month Milestones (Social/Emotional; Language; Cognitive; Movement/Physical)
Social/Emotional - smile, briefly calm self, looks at parent
Language - cooing, gurgling, turning head towards sound
Cognitive - pays attention to faces, follow objects with eyes, recognizes people at a distance, acts bored if activity doesn’t change
Movement/Physical - hold head up, push up when on tummy, smoother movements with arms and legs
2 Month Milestone Red Flags
Not responding to loud sounds Not watching moving objects Not smiling at people Not bringing hands to mouth Unable to hold up head when pushing up on tummy
4 Month Milestones (Social/Emotional; Language; Cognitive; Movement/Physical)
Social/Emotional - smiles spontaneously especially at people; play with people and cries when they stop; copies movements and expressions
Language/Communication - babble with expressions, copies sounds, cries in different ways (hunger, pain, tired), laughing
Cognitive - happy or sad, responds to affection, reaches for toys with hand, uses hands and eyes together, follows things with eyes, watches faces closely, recognizes familiar faces at a distance
Movement/Physical - holds head steady while unsupported (HEAD LAG IS A RED FLAG), roll from belly to back, lift head to look around when on belly, brings hands to mouth
4 Month Milestone Red Flags
Not watching moving objects Head lag Not smiling at people Not able to hold head steady Not cooing or making sounds Not bringing things to mouth Not pushing down with legs when feet are on hard surface Trouble moving one or both eyes in all directions
6 Month Milestones (Social/Emotional; Language; Cognitive; Movement/Physical)
Social/Emotional - knows familiar faces compared to strangers, play with others especially parents, responds to other emotions and is happy, looks at self in mirror
Language - responds to voice, strings vowels together when babbling (ah, eh, oh), takes turns with patients making sounds, responds to name, shows joy and displeasure, begins to say consonants (jabbering with M and B)
Cognitive - looking around, brings objects to mouth, curiosity towards objects out of reach and tries to get, pass things from one hand to the other.
Movement/physical - rolls in both directions, sitting without support, when standing is able to support weight on legs and maybe bounce, rocks back and forth, crawling backwards before moving forwards (number 6 looks like figure sitting)
6 Month Milestone Redflags
Not trying to grab things within reach No affection towards caregivers Not responding to sound around them Difficulty getting things to mouth Not making vowel noises (ah, eh, oh) No rolling over in either direction Not laughing or making squealing sounds Stiffness, tight muscles Very floppy, like a rag doll
9 Month Milestones (Social/Emotional; Language; Cognitive; Movement/Physical)
Social/Emotional - afraid of strangers, clingy with familiar people, favorite toys
Language - understands NO, different sounds (mamamama, bababa), copies sounds/gestures of others, points with fingers
Cognitive - watches path of something as it falls, looks for hidden things, peek-a-boo, puts things in mouth, smoothly moves object from one hand to the other, picks up small objects with thumb and index finger
Movement/physical - stands while holding on, can get into sitting position, sit without support, pulls up to stand, crawls with abdomen off the floor, bang objects together with both hands. (number “9” looks like a figure standing)
9 Month Milestone Red Flags
Not bearing weight on legs with support Not sitting with help Not babbling Not playing games w/ back and forth play Not responding to name Not recognizing familiar people Not looking where you point Not transferring toys from one hand to another
12 Month Milestones (Social/Emotional; Language; Cognitive; Movement/Physical)
Social/emotional - shy/anxious around stranger, cries when mom/dad leaves, favorite toys and people, shows fear, hands book when wanting to hear story, repeats sounds/actions to get attention, puts our arm/leg to help with dressing, plays games (peek a boo, pat a cake)
Language - responds to simple spoken requests, uses simple gestures (shake head no, wave good bye), Sound changes in tone (sounds more like speech), says mama and dada and exclamations like uh-oh. Attempts to repeat words you say.
Cognitive - Explores in different ways (shaking, banging, throwing), easily finds hidden objects, looks at picture of named object, copies gestures, drinks from cup, brushes hair, puts things in/out of containers, more independent, pokes with index finger, follows simple directions (pick up toy)
Movement/physical - sits without help, pulls to stand, furniture surfing, few steps without holding alone, standing alone.
12 month milestone red flags
Not crawling Not standing while supported Not searching for hidden objects Not saying single words (mama or dada) Not learning gestures (waving hand, shaking head) Not pointing to things Loss of skill child has previously had
18 Month Milestones (Social/Emotional; Language; Cognitive; Movement/Physical)
Social/Emotional - hand things to others as play, temper tantrums, afraid of strangers, affection towards familiar people, simple pretend (feeding doll), cling to caregiver in new situation, points to show interest, explores alone with parent nearby.
Language - several single words, shakes head no, points to show something they want
Cognitive - knows what simple objects are (phone, brush, spoon), points to get attention, interest in dolls or stuffed animals, points to body parts, scribbles on own, follows one-step commands (sit down)
Movement - walks alone, walk up steps, run, pulls toys while walking, undress self, drink from cup, eat with spoon
18 Month Milestone Red Flags
Not pointing to show things to others Unable to walk Not knowing what familiar things are Not copying others Not gaining new words Not knowing at least 6 words Not noticing when caregiver comes/goes Loses skill child previously had
2 Year Milestones (Social, Language, Cognitive, Physical)
Social - copies others, excited with other children, independence, defiant behavior, plays besides other children or with children (chase games)
Language - points to objects/pictures when named, knows names of people and body parts, 2-4 word sentences, follows simple instruction, repeats words overheard in conversation, points to things in books
Cognitive - Finds hidden things under multiple covers, sorting shapes/colors, completes sentences/rhymes in favorite books, builds towers of 4 blocks, uses one hand more than the other, follows two-step instructions, names items in picture books.
Physical - stands on tiptoes, kicks balls, run, climbs independently, up and down stairs, throws ball, copies lines and circles.
2 Year Milestone Red Flags
Not using 2-word phrases Not knowing what to do with common objects (tooth brush, silverware) Not copying actions/words Not following simple instructions Not walking steadily Loses skill child previously had
3 Year Milestones ( Social, Language, Cognitive, Physical)
Social - copies others, shows affection for friends, takes turn in games, shows concern for crying friend, understands “mine” “his” and “hers”, wide range of emotions, less separation anxiety, upset with major changes to routine, dresses/undresses self
Language - follows instruction with multiple steps, name most familiar things, understands words like in/on/under, says name age and sex, possessive nouns and plurals (I, me, we, you), carries on 2-3 sentence conversations
Cognitive - uses toys with buttons/levers/moving parts, plays with dolls/animals/people, small puzzles (3-4 pieces), draw circles, turns book pages, builds 6 block towers, screws/unscrews jar lids, turn door handle
Physical - climbs, runs, tricycle, stairs with one foot per step
3 Year Milestone Red Flags
Troubles with stairs/falling down Drooling Unclear speech Not speaking in sentences Not understanding simple direction Not playing pretend/make-believe Not playing with other children Not making eye contact Losing skills child once had
4 Year Milestones (Social, Language, Cognitive, Physical)
Social - Enjoys new things, plays mom and dad, more creative with make-believe play, rather play with others than self, cant tell what’s real vs make-believe, talks about interests
Language - knows basic grammar rules, sings a song or rhyme from memory, tells stories, say first and last name
Cognitive - names colors/numbers, counting, starting to understand time, remembers parts of a story, understands difference between same and different, draw person with 2-4 body parts, uses scissors, copy some capital letters, plays board/card games, predicts what will happen in a book
Physical - hops and stands on one foot, catches a bounced ball, pours/cuts food with supervision
4 Year Milestone Red Flags
Can't jump in place Trouble with scribbling No interest in interactive games/make believe Ignores other children Resists dressing/sleeping/using toilet Can't retell a favorite story Doesn't follow 3-part commands Doesn't understand difference between same and different Not using "me" and "you" correctly Speech is not clear Loss of skill child once had
5 Year Milestones (Social, language, cognitive, physical)
Social - pleasing friends, agree with rules, sing/dance/act, aware of gender, can tell what’s real vs make-believe, more independence, demanding and cooperative at times.
Language - clear speech, simple story telling with full sentences, future tense, says name and address
Cognitive - counts 10 or more things, draw a person with 6+ body parts, print some letters/numbers, copies triangle and other shapes, knows about everyday things (food/money)
Physical - stands on one foot for 10+ sec, hops, skips, somersault, uses fork/spoon/knife, uses toilet on own, swings/climbs
5 Year Milestone Red Flags
Not showing wide range of emotions Shows extreme behavior (fear, aggression, shy, sad) Withdrawn, not active Not responding to people easily distracted unable to tell real vs make-believe Can't give first and last name Cant use plurals or past tense correctly Not talking about daily activities/experiences Not drawing pictures Can't brush teeth, wash hands, or get undressed without help Loses skill child once had
Premature Infants Adjusted Age
Premies may demonstrate delayed growth/attainment of developmental milestones
Always use adjusted age to evaluate growth and development for premature infants
Calculate by subtracting number of weeks infant was premature from the infant’s chronologic age.
Adjusted age for premature infant born at 30 weeks’ gestation at 4 month wellness visit
1.5 months old
4 months minus 10 weeks
Approach to Developmental Surveillance and Screenings (6 steps)
- Review checklists and developmental history
- Ask concerns
- Assess strengths and risks
- Observe child
- Document
- Obtain and share results with others (educators, WIC providers, home visitors, etc)
Developmental Surveillance vs Screening
Surveillance - “do you have concerns about development/behavior/learning?”
Screening - standard test to identify those at risk. Done with surveillance concerns and at specific routine visit. Determines need for further evaluation.
When to do standardized developmental screenings?
9, 18, and 30 months
When to do autism screening?
18 and 24 months
Denver II Screening Test
Cog & motor development
M-CHAT Screening Test
ASD
Vanderbilt Screening Test
ADHD
Pediatric Symptom Checklist Screening Test
Mental Health
ASD Facts
Begins early childhood and is a life-long disorder
Spectrum, ranging in severity
Delays may present differently at various ages
Child can develop typically, and then regress around 2 years of age
Autism Core Developmental Delays (3 areas)
Social communication (verbal and non-verbal)
Social interaction
Repetitive behaviors
ASD Treatment
NO CURE
Early intervention is key to improve child’s functioning.
Multidisciplinary treatment:
- Applied behavioral analysis
- OT
- ST
- Sensory integration
- Alternative/complimentary treatment
* Behavioral Treatment of a Medical Diagnosis*
ASD Incidence
1: 27 boys
1: 116 girls
Occurs across all races, ethnic, and SES groups, BUT minority groups are diagnosed later and less often
Average age of ASD diagnosis
Age 4, but can be detected earlier in life
ASD Risk Factors
Genetics
Older parents
Parents w/ child w/ ASD have 2-18% chance of having a second child w/ ASD
Correlation of ASD in identical and fraternal twin studies
VACCINES ARE NOT A RISK FACTOR
ASD Communication Red Flags
- Delayed speech and language
- Echolalia
- Not pointing
- Not using gestures
- No pretend play
ASD Social Interaction Red Flags
- Avoids eye contact
- Prefers solitary play
- not responding to name by 12 mo
- Not understanding personal space
ASD Behavioral Red Flags
- lines up toys
- obsessive interests
- rigid routines
- flapping hands
- frequent rocking or spinning
ASD Traits - 0-6 mo
Lack of responsive Smile
Impaired social use of eye contact
ASD Traits - 6-12 mo
Impaired understanding and use of gestures
Lack of language and speech
ASD Traits 12-18 mo
Lack of showing or pointing out objects/interests
Failure to offer comfort to others/friends
ASD Traits 18-24 mo
Lines up toys obsessively
Enjoys non-functional play
ASD Traits 3yrs
Preference for solitary activities
Speech can be formal or repetitive
ASD Traits 4 yrs
Pronoun reversal
Lack of imaginative play
ASD Traits 5 yrs
Limits interaction with others
Not interest in attention from others
Unaware of others
ASD psychiatric comorbidities
ADHD - 30-60% Anxiety - 11-40% Depression - 7% kids; 26% adults Seizures - 30% Tourettes
ASD GI comorbidities
Constipation
GERD
Abd pain
Diarrhea
ASD Sleep Comorbidities
Nightmares 50%
Sleepwalking 50%
Insomnia50%
ASD autoimmune comorbidities
DM
RA
ASD Screening Guidelines
- complete developmental screening at every well child visit starting in infancy
- Complete specific MCHAT ASD screen at 18 and 24 months
- If positive, refer for further testing to establish diagnosis (ADOS test for autism)
ASD ALARM acronym
A - autism is prevalent (know statistics)
L - listen to parents (parents usually express their concern)
A - act early (screening and surveillance)
R - refer immediately, do not wait
M - monitor (follow-up, educate, advocate)
M-CHAT Screen
ASD screen completed at 18 and 24 mo
2-stage parent-reported screening tool to assess risk of ASD
- 20 yes/no questions, takes 5-10 min
Referral and Medical Tests for ASD
Role out other causes of developmental delay
- Audiology - r/o hearing problems as cause of delayed speech
- Lead screening - r/o other causes for PICA
- Genetics - provide rationale for delayed milestones
- Neurology - EEG to r/o seizures (mimics lateral gaze)
ASD Diagnosis
PCP screens for possible ASD and only qualified providers can DIAGNOSE
- psychologist, psychiatrist, developmental pediatrician, neurologist
DSM-V criteria for diagnoses
ASD Tips for Conducting a Medical Visit
Simple and direct statements use toys and pretend play Rewards and reinforcements decrease wait time Structured/smooth visit Visual aids with pictures Have parent participate in assessment Limit people in exam room and interruptions Control noise level to create a quiet room
Newborn follow-up with PCP
D/C from hospital in:
<24H; f/u 2 days old
1-2 days; f/u by 4 days old
2+ days; f/u by 5 days old
Address weight, feeding, maternal health, bilirubin
Newborn Screening
Conducted on every baby born in the US, and is considered a public health service.
Conditions screened for varies by state and decided by the public health department
Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP) - guide of conditions to screen for (35 core conditions with 26 secondary conditions)
FREE OF CHARGE
Timing and collection of Newborn Screen
Heel stick
Important to do between 24-48 hours of life; some conditions aren’t detected until over 24 hours old
10-14 days for results, PCP follows up with results