exam 1 Flashcards
what is expected of a 6 month old?
rolls from back to front
when can car seat face forward?
after the toddler turns 2 and exceeds manufacturer height recommendation
which activity is appropriate for a 4 year old following a femur fracture?
crayons and coloring book
what 2 findings are expected of a 4 month old?
- positive babinski reflex (until 12 months)
- able to hold head erect
what should the nurse say for a mom of a 3 year old who has temper tantrums constantly?
set limits regarding expected behavior
what should the nurse include when planning care for an 18 month old?
encourage/allow child to feed themselves
which is normal langauge development of a 6 month old?
babbling
what age is cooing expected?
3 months?
what type of play is expected for a 4 yr old?
sharing toys but doing their own thing
what should the nurse do if a 2 yr old has an open anterior fontanelle?
notify the provider
which anatomical feature predisposes infants to ear infections?
eustachian tubes (they are more horizontal)
what is the best method for performing a physical exam on a toddler?
from least to most invasive
what are 3 common stressors of hospitalization for a toddler?
- sleep disturbances
- fear of being hurt
- interrupted routine
which ericksons stage of development is a preschoolder in?
initiative vs guilt
what is animism?
all innanimate objects have life and spirit (toy story)
what age should all baby teeth be in?
age 3
how long does the anterior fontanelle remain open?
12-18 months
when does the posterior fontanelle close?
6-8 weeks age
what may be indicated by a dipped in fontanelle?
dehydration
what may be indicated by a protruding fontanelle?
increased ICP
what is the palmar reflex?
fingers grip around your finger when touching the palm
which reflexes causes infant to place arms in the air with palms up in response to loud noise?
moro reflex
what is the babinski sign?
- bottom of foot is stroked from heel upward along outward part of the foot (big toe dorsiflexes and other toes fan out)
what is expected of respiratory rate as infant age increases?
decrease RR