Exam 1P - Health Promotion in Infants & Early Childhood Flashcards
the first newborn visit typically occurs at ____
2 weeks
what is the typical timing for the sequence of well-checks?
2 weeks
2, 4, and 6 months
12 months
15 or 18 months
there are ___ vaccines to be given in 15 months
22
name the vaccines for infants / newborns
(1) Hep B
(2) Rotavirus
(3) DTap
(4) HIB
(5) PCV13
(6) Polio
(7) seasonal flu
(8) Covid
what is the goal of tracking baby growth?
we want to see proportionate growth for height and weight and length
babies can typically hold their head up briefly on their tummy at ____
2 months old
rolling for a baby typically begins at ____
4 months
sitting up with support and rolling from tummy to back starts around ____
6 months
babies will become fearful / shy with strangers at ____ (age)
9 months
when will babies begin looking for dropped objects?
9 months
babies become more mobile at ____
12 months
pulling up to stand typically occurs at what age?
12 months
What are the 5 Rs that promote brain growth?
(1) Read together
(2) Rhyme (play, talk, sing)
(3) Routines
(4) Rewards
(5) Relationships
what are 3 key aspects of nutritional health for infants 0 to 6 months?
(1) breast milk or formula exclusively
(2) no free water
(3) vitamin D
introduce solids to an infant at ____ months
6-9 months
when can you introduce a small cup with water?
6-9 months
it’s helpful to introduce allergenic foods at ___
6-9 months
wean breast or formula feeding at
9-12 months
a baby will typically have how many teeth by 12 months?
6-8 teeth
avoid ___ foods and liquids with babies!
sugary
babies will typically sleep ___ hours/day
12-16
name 6 key points of safe sleep
(1) back is best
(2) firm surface
(3) swaddle until able to roll
(4) no blankets, toys, etc.
(5) co-room until 6 months
(6) do not co-bed
what are the parameters for rear-facing carseats?
(1) <2 years
(2) <20 lbs
toddlers are what ages?
12-36 months (1-3 years)
pot belly, bowed legs, and period of rapid growth may describe
toddlers
toddlers need ___ and _
periods where toddlers don’t feel that hungry is called ____
physiologic anorexia
sphincter control develops at ____
18 months
what is the best time to start potty training?
child-led - when the kid starts to tell you when they are wet or pooped
when potty training, ___ comes before ___-
bowel; bladder
what are 3 signs of potty training readiness?
(1) dry >2 hours
(2) intolerant of wet / soiled diapers
(3) awareness
____ language is higher than ____ language in toddlers
receptive; expressive
name 3 safety risks for toddlers
(1) choking
(2) outlets
(3) poison control
(4) falls
(5) helmets
4-5 years is ____ age
pre-school
during pre-school age, children will grow in ____ and ____
length and height
____ is a time of rapid cognitive development
pre-school age
inanimate objects can come to life is called ___
animism
night terrors - typical age and qualities
night terrors typically happen at age 5-6 and can involve sleepwalking or screaming
pre-school children should eat ____ calories/day
1400-1600
preschoolers should eat ____ times/day
5-6
days or spells where children don’t eat well are
food jags
children will start to notice differences in sexuality at what age?
preschool (4-5)
toddlers sleep ___ hours/day
12-14
preschooler sleep ____ hours/day
10-12
full set of primary baby teeth will emerge by ___
age 4
____ are one of the most common chronic conditions of childhood
dental caries
“catch them being good” refers to
positive reinforcement
“graceful exit” refers to what?
recovery when providing discipline
the 5th dose of Dtap occurs at age ___
4-6
give oral polio at age ___
4-6
wellness checks for children should occur ____
annually at age 2, 3, 4, and 5 years
