Final Exam Flashcards
What are the 4 domains?
Physical, Intellectual, Social, Emotional
Prenatal
Conception-Birth
Neonatal
Birth-1 Month
Infancy
4 Weeks-1 Year
Toddler
1-3 Years
Preschool
3-6 Years
School-age
6-13 Years
Direct Observation
watching children in natural environments
Indirect Observation
gathering information about children from various sources
Objective
the facts, stating what you see
Subjective
opinion, coming to a conclusion
Cell
the smallest unit of life that can reproduce itself
Germ Cells (Sex cells)
cells involved in reproduction (creation of the baby)
Ovum (egg)
Female germ cell (X)
Sperm
male germ cells (X or Y)
Ovulation
the release of the ovum from the ovary once a month
Conception
union of sperm and ovum, forms zygote
1st trimester
1month-3months
2nd trimester
4months-6months
3rd trimester
7months-9months
Germinal Stage
first 2 weeks
Embryonic Stage
lasts from 2-6 weeks
Chorian
outermost membrane, protects baby
Amnion
fluid-filled sac, protects baby
Placenta
nourishing organ filled with blood vessels
Umbilical Cord
connects embryo to placenta
Fetal Stage
9 weeks to birth
Prelabor
a period of irregular uterine contractions in which the cervix softens, and may begin to dilate (braxton hicks)
Stage 1 of Pregnancy
dilation of the cervix, dilation is 4in (10cm)
Stage 2 of Pregnancy
baby begins moving down birth canal, mother begins to push, crowning (babys head become visible)
Stage 3 of Pregnancy
delivery of the placenta, afterbirth
Neonate
birth to 1 month
Infant
one month to one year
Gross-Motor Skills
use and control of the large muscles (trunk, arms, legs)
Fine-Motor Skills
use and control of the small muscles (fingers and hands)