Exam 1 Flashcards
Factors that affect infant growth
smoking, nutrition, dynamics of the family, education, interactions within the home
Normal weight parameter
2x bw by 5 months, 3 x bw by 12 months
Normal Height Parameter for infant
1inch a month first 6 months
@12mo 50% of birth length
Normal Head parameter
10cm growth by 12 months.
Infant heart rate..
decreases
Infant respirations…
decrease
Infant blood pressure…
increases
Anterior Fontanel closes…
12-18 mo
Posterior Fontanel closes…
6-8 weeks
Why are infants susceptible to heat loss?
Capillary are closer to skin
Infants bodies are mostly water which can increase risk of…
dehydration/ F and E imbalances
Indented fontanel indicates
dehydration
Bulging Fontanel indicates…
ICP
vitals in nb
bp
s:70-105
d: 35-55
Hr: 110-160
rr: 30-60 irregular
Animism is…
when objects come to life
To assess the need for fluoride we need to assess
home water supply source.
Infants are at risk of..
URI
Why are infants at higher risk for URI?
from 3-6 months mom will provide immunity, but then they stop so baby has to produce their own immunity. In the meantime, they are more at risk for more infections.
when do infants start to get their first baby teeth?
6-10 months and they start at the bottom of the mouth.
-her thing says 6-8 teeth by 12 months so now im confused :,) -kelli
Why do we introduce veggies to infants before fruits?
Babies like sweet-tasting stuff, so if we introduce fruit, they may not want to eat veggies.
The very first solid food we introduce to infants is
iron fortified cereal
when do we start introducing solid foods to infants
4-6 months
Should infants have cow’s milk their first year of life?
no
Breastfeeding is recommended exclusively for first ____ months with iron supplement added at ___ months
6 ; 4
What do we introduce lastly to infants?
fruit
What must be extinguished before babies can start switching to solids?
Extrusion reflex
Why do we need to introduce foods every 3-5 days?
If an infant has a food allergy, we can pinpoint the allergy.
What is an infant’s first way of communicating?
crying, around 2-4 hr a day by 6 weeks then decreases at 12 weeks.
At 3 months what is the language pattern for infants?
cooing, and will start to turn heads to rattle sounds. They will start to cry differently for different reasons.
Language Development at 6 months?
laughing, babbling, squeals, respond to name, distinguish emotions
based on voice tone.
Language development for 12 mo
3-5 words, understands simple commands, recognize words for common items
4 month old gross motor marker
hold head erect without floppig, or lagging behind
roll from back to side.
4 month fine motor
holds object with 2 hands
6 Months Gross motor
roll from back to front
6 months fine motor
holds bottle
9 month old gross motor
sits unsupported
creeps on hands and knees
Fine motor benchmark for infant at 9 months
crude pincer grasp
12 month gross motor
sits down from standing, walks with one hand or on own
12 months fine motor skills
feed self with cup and spoon, 2 block tower
turn pages in a book.
Erickson’s stage infant
trust vs mistrust
What effects the trust vs. Mistrust stage?
quality of the caregiver
When does separation anxiety start?
8 months old
An important event during Erickson’s stage in infants
feeding
How to promote trust in infants?
younger: swaddle, rocking, sucking, holding
Older: parents near, calm environment, same caregiver.
Piaget stage in Infant
sensory-motor : learn about themselves and the world through sensory, motor, listening and grasping
Major tasks accomplished in Piagets for infants
Separation: separation from themselves and objects
Object permanence: object leaves visual field, still exist
Mental Representation: ability to visualize things that are not physically there
Age appropriate activities for infant
solitary play, do not share,
ex: rattles, stuffed animals, teething toys, read to them, music box, balls.
when does object permanence form?
8 months old
Infant bottle feeding safety
burp 2-3 times a feeding
hold while feed
do not overfeed, they will spit up.
Sensory development in infants (sight and smell)
sight: prefer contrast, nearsighted, full color by 7 mo
Smell: differentiate smell and taste of moms breast milk (love sweets)
Do Primitive reflexes disappear?
yes
Palmer grasp
stroke palm and hand closes
4-6mo
Plantar grasp
toe curls around your finger
9mo-1y
Moro reflex
head lower than body, arms will raise , and may cry afterwards
caused by sudden loud noise
disappears at 6mo
Rooting Reflex
touch cheek, will turn head towards the side that was touched and open mouth, attempt to suck
disappears 4mo
Sucking reflex
touch top of mouth
becomes voluntary
4mo
Babinski
Baboon Balls
stroke from bottom to top of foot, and toes spread outwards.
1y
Crawling
push against bottom of foot, and they will try to crawl away from you
few weeks
Step reflex
Hold upright
disappears at 4 months
Tonic (fencing)
when infants head is turned to a particular side, the leg and arm on that side will extend while the arm and leg on other will flex
disappear at 4months
What years of life are toddlers
-ages 1-3 years
hr/ rr for toddlers
hr: 80-110
RR: 40 regular
The challenge when handling toddlers is to
encourage independent and autonomy while keeping toddler safe
Rule of weight for a toddler?
4 times birth weight by age 30 months
Physical growth and acquisition of new motor skills in a toddler increase or decrease from that of an infant?
-slow / decrease
How many lbs a year do toddlers gain
4-6
Height rule for toddlers
grows up to 3 in per year
toddlers reach half of their adult height by age
2
Head circumference becomes equal with chest conference by age
1-2 years (toddler)
Anterior fontanels close by
18 months
Head size is more proportioned to the body by age
3
By age 2, the head size of a toddler is _____ % of adult sized
90
Myelination of brain and spinal cord is complete by
24 months
What does myelination of brain and spinal cord allow for
-improved equilibrium
-control of anal and urethral sphincters for potty training
What type of play do toddlers evolve into
-parallel play
what is parallel play?
- toddlers sit and play next to each other but do not engage with each other
Toilet training may begin when,
toddlers have the sensation or need to urinate and defecate
do toddlers like to share toys?
no because they are egocentric
Erikson’s theory of development for toddlers
autonomy vs shame and doubt
Age-appropriate activities for a toddler
-filling/emptying containers
-blocks
-looking at books
-push-pull toys
-tossing balls
-finger paints
-large - piece puzzles
-thick crayons
What four categories fall under the autonomy vs shame and doubt
- independence
- ritualism
- negativism
- egocentric
+ temper tantrums and regression
Parents should limit television viewing for toddlers and encourage
creative and physical play
Ex of independence in toddlers
-attempt to do everything for themselves
the short attention span of toddlers will make them …
change toys frequently
Ex of ritualism in toddlers autonomy vs shame and doubt
-consistency and maintaining routines
Temper tantrums are common in toddlers and result when
toddlers are frustrated with restrictions on their independence
Ex of negativism in toddlers autonomy vs shame and doubt
saying no repetitively .. expressing independence
Separation anxiety may re-emerge between ages
18-24 months
Ex of egocentric in toddlers autonomy vs shame and doubt
toddlers are unable to see things from the perspective of others . “this is mine”
How many hours of sleep do toddlers require?
12 hours
Aggressive behavior is typical in toddlers and may result in
hit, bite, or take other children’s toys
What may be used for comfort and security as a child sleeps
transitional objects such as a favorite blanket or favorite bear
An example of shame and doubt experienced by toddlers is commonly caused by
-potty training
-caregivers shaming children for accidents
Car safety for children under two
rear facing with harness straps and clip until age 2 / manufacturer guidelines
During times of high stress, what may we notice in our toddlers
-regression (ex is new sibling or hospitalization)
Car safety for after age two
forward facing seat but in rear seat of a car
Cognitive development, or Piaget’s Theory of Learning transitions from the sensory motor to the ______ stage around _____ yrs
preoperational ; 2
If appropriate rear seat is unavailable, how do we promote safety in the car for our toddlers?
disabling airbags so they do not deploy
During the Preoperational stage of Cognitive development, toddlers develop
symbolic thought
Why are toddlers at risk for injury?
- curiosity
- lack of impulse control
- mobility
What is symbolic thought
-pretending a broom is a horse
-use an object to represent something else
By providing a childproof environment, what does this allow the toddler to do
explore and learn
What is domestic mimicry seen in the preoperational stage
when they imitate previously seen activities (ex. sweeping, carrying a baby)
Exposure to tobacco (even on clothes) in the toddler puts that at risk for
- otitis media
- upper respiratory infection
- decreased respiratory function
Why are toddlers likely to develop iron deficiency anemia?
-no longer getting it from breast milk / formula and cow’s milk is a poor replacement
Toddlers are able to open drawers, so if there are guns in the home they should be
locked in cabinets with ammunition in a separate location
What is physiologic anorexia seen in toddlers?
when the growth rate slows decreasing the need for protein and fluid as compared to infancy
As toddlers gain hand dexterity, they can reach for dangerous items on the stoves and counters leading to
burns
What are food jags seen in toddlers
when toddlers want certain foods for time periods and then not wanting them after that.
teach parents do not give into junk foods
Why is it important to push furniture against the wall or deadbolt it
when toddlers begin climbing on them they can fall on top of them
What is ritualism seen in the nutrition of toddlers
have to use same dish, cup or spoon, or will not eat
What is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4
drowning
What kind of foods do toddlers prefer
finger foods
Drownings for toddlers can occur in what places
- bath tubs 2. pools
Why do we wean toddlers at 12-15 months
prevent dental carries