Exam 4 Flashcards
Childhood Mortality: Under age 1
Airway - suffocation
Childhood Mortality: Ages 1-3
Motor vehicle; Drowning
Childhood Mortality: Ages 4-11
Motor vehicle
Drowning
Homicide
Childhood Mortality: Ages 12 - 19
Motor vehicle
Homicide (may be more intentional)
Suicide
The prevalence of specific illness in the population at a particular time
Morbidity
Pais:
Latin for Child
1912
Childrens Bureau
1st study on infant mortality rate
1935
Social Security
1938
Fair labor standards→child labor laws
1940’s
Isolation: kids not placed in the same ward
1974
WIC: Woman Infant and Children <5yo
1993
FMLA- Family Medical Leave: 12 weeks unpaid leave w/o fear of loosing your position
Barriers to Health Care for Children
- Financial: Insurance
- Systems: Transportation
- Lack of knowledge
- DRG’s: Dx dictates time of stay
In the first 12mo birth wt
Triples
Ave 21-22lbs
Biggest Change
Birth wt doubles by
4-6 mo
Ave 16 lb
Birth Length during the first 12mo
increases by 50%
Posterior Fontanel typically closes by
3 mo
Anterior Fontanel typically closes by
8-18 mo
Babies are placed on back
to sleep
Babies are prone when
playing
Cephalocaudal development
head –>trunk–>LE
Infants
Proximodistal development
Near to far (Midline to peripheral)
Fine motor development
Coordination of hand and finger movements
Psychosocial Development: Trust vs Mistrust Age
Birth to 18 mo
Characteristics of Trust vs Mistrust
attachment to mothering figure
needs max comfort w/ min. uncertainty to trust self, others, and environment
Desired outcome=hope
Meet basic need–>trust
S/S of teething
low grade fever increased drooling irritable chewing on everything disturbed sleep
number of teeth=
age of child in mo - 6
Tx for Teething
Cold=soothing –>frozen teething rings, frozen washcloth
Non-Rx topical anesthetic (baby ora-jel)
Tylenol/ Ibuprofen
Begin Flouride at
6 mo of age
Dental Care
begins as soon as 1* teeth erupts w/ soft wash cloth over gums & teeth; progress to toothbrush
Goal of Dental Care
Promote healthy tooth formation and prevent decay
Teething discomfort is common when
the crown of the tooth breaks thru the periodontal membrane
Thumb Sucking & Pacifier
1* Pleasure
Strong Normal Need
Peaks @ 18-20 mo
The first teeth erupt
lower central incisors
~6 mo
followed by upper central incisors
Major problem of Pacifier
Cleanliness
Not well made–> come apart–> aspirate
Do NOT allow to wear on string around neck
Solid Foods
After 4-6 mo
R/t immaturity of GI
Extrusion Reflex
Causes food to be pushed out of mouth
- put food on back of tongue
- Fades after 3-6 mo
Introduce New Foods
1 at a Time (for entire week)
Sm amts (1-2tsp) at a time
Low salt, sugar, and additives
Use a +Attitude
DO NOT put food in bottles with Formula
May Aspirate
NB stomach holds
~2Tbsp (30mL)
1 yo stomach holds
~2 cups (240mL)
First Solid Food to Introduce to NB
Iron fortified infant cereal
5-6 mo
Introduce Vegetables at
7 mo
Introduce Fruits at
8 mo
Introduce Meats at
9 mo
Introduce Egg Yolks at
10 mo
Table food may be introduced by
1 yr
Reflexive Period
Birth to 1 mo - Sucking
Asc. btwn an action and sequential response
Ex: Hunger–>nipple in mouth–>sucking–>satisfaction
Primary Circular Reaction
1 - 4 mo - Replace reflex w/ voluntary acts
Asc Nipple with Mothers Voice
Hand-eye coordination
Sounds (Cooing) start
Primary Circular Reaction
1-4 mo
Grasp Object w/in sight
Out of sight, out of mind
Primary Circular Reaction
1-4mo
Secondary Circular Reactions
4-8 mo
Begin object permanence
Mastery volunteer actions (shake rattle to hear noise)
Secondary Circular Reactions
4-8 mo
Coordination of 2ndary Circular Reactions
8-12 mo
Object permanence is demonstrated (actively seeks obj)
Secondary Circular Reaction
8-12 mo
Stop alcohol how many months prior to conception
3 mo
Abstinence scoring system
objectively w/d symptoms
Initiate w/in 2h of birth, then q4h
Toddler (age)
12-36mo
“Terrible & Loveable Twos”
Average Wt Gain for Toddlers
4-6lb per yr
Birth wt quadrupled
Ave Wt @ 2 yrs
27lb