Expected Development Flashcards
How should growth and development occur?
cephalocaudal and proximodistal pattern
when is gestation?
conception to birth
when is the neonate stage?
birth to 28 days
when is the infant stage?
1 month- 1yr
when is the toddler stage
1-3yrs
when is the preschool stage
3-5 yrs
when is the school aged stage
6-12yrs
when is adolescents
12-18 yrs
when is the young adult stage?
19-40yrs
when is the middle adult stage
40-64yrs
what are the common health problems during gestation?
teratogens, maternal health, age, nutrition
primary tasks during the neonatal period
stabilize major organ systems
adapt to life outside of uterus
reflexive behaviors
what is the rooting reflex?
infant turns their head and opens their mouth in response to a touch on their cheek
neonatal vital signs
RR- irregular, shallow, 30-50
HR-120-140
primary method of communication for a neonate
crying