Fun Facts

Question 1

Avg length at birth

Answer 1

20 inch

Question 2

Avg weight at birth

Answer 2

7.5 lbs

Question 3

Avg head at birth

Answer 3

13.5 inch

Question 4

Infant weight doubled by…

Answer 4

4 to 5 months

Question 5

Infant weight tripled by…

Answer 5

12 months

Question 6

In 12 months infant length will be…

Answer 6

1.5x

Question 7

In 12 months infant head will be…

Answer 7

10cm bigger

Question 8

Weight of infant brain at 6 months

Answer 8

Half of adult brain

Question 9

Weight of infant brain at 12 months

Answer 9

2.5x of weight at birth

Question 10

Transformation of reflexes

Answer 10

Primitive to protective

Question 11

Protective reflexes include…

Answer 11

Neck tightening to keep head upright
Parachute = arm extension to protect in case of fall

Question 12

Size of heart at 12 months

Answer 12

Doubled

Question 13

How long does it take for baby to produce sufficient digestive enzymes?

Answer 13

5 months

Question 14

Trypsin: what is it for? Does a newborn have enough?

Answer 14

Breakdown protein
Sufficient amount at birth

Question 15

Amylase: what is it for? Does a newborn have enough?

Answer 15

Breakdown carbs
Insufficient at birth

Question 16

Lipase: what is it for? Does a newborn have enough?

Answer 16

Breakdown fat
Insufficient at birth

Question 17

When do babies get teeth?

Answer 17

6-8 months

Question 18

How many teeth at 1 yo?

Answer 18

4 to 8

Question 19

Iron stores in baby

Answer 19

Sufficient at birth
Depleted at 6 to 9 months

Question 20

First stage in Piaget’s cognitive development and its 4 sub stages

Answer 20

Sensorimotor, sub stages:
Reflexes
Primary circular reactions
Secondary circular reactions
Coordination of secondary schemes

Question 21

Baby smiles at…

Answer 21

2 months

Question 22

Baby plays social games at…

Answer 22

6 to 8 months

Question 23

Stranger anxiety at…

Answer 23

8 months

Question 24

Progression of baby motor skills

Answer 24

Head
Roll
Sit
Crawl
Stand
Walk

Question 25

This sensory tool is well developed at birth

Answer 25

Hearing

Question 26

Colic will go away in…

Answer 26

3 months

Question 27

Important neuro changes in toddlers

Answer 27

Refinement of motor skills Cognitive growth Develops appropriate language skills

Question 28

Myelination of brain and spine complete at…

Answer 28

24 months

Question 29

Toddler myelination results in…

Answer 29

Improve coordination and balance Sphincter control Use of protective reflexes Increase in language skills

Question 30

When do bladder and kidneys function at adult level?

Answer 30

16 to 24 months

Question 31

Normal toddler UOP

Answer 31

1 mL/kg/hr

Question 32

What is telegraphic speech?

Answer 32

Short simple sentences.

Question 33

Hours of sleep for 3 yo

Answer 33

12

Question 34

Hours of sleep for 2 yo

Answer 34

13

Question 35

Hours of sleep for 18 months

Answer 35

13.5

Question 36

Dental caries in primary teeth leads to…

Answer 36

Improper formation of permanent teeth Improper width of dental arch

Question 37

Hours of sleep for preschooler

Answer 37

10-13

Question 38

When is the immune system as mature as an adult’s?

Answer 38

10 years old

Question 39

Size of bladder (rule of thumb)

Answer 39

Age + 2 oz

Question 40

Amblyopia

Answer 40

“Lazy eye”

Question 41

Hours of sleep for 10-12 yo

Answer 41

9-10

Question 42

Hours of sleep for 8-10 yo

Answer 42

10-12

Question 43

Hours of sleep for 6-8 yo

Answer 43

12

Question 44

Malocclusion

Answer 44

Crooked teeth

Question 45

2nd most rapid period of growth

Answer 45

Adolescence

Question 46

Avg age of menarche

Answer 46

12.8 (9-15 yo)

Question 47

How old is infant?

Answer 47

Birth to 12 months

Question 48

How old is a toddler?

Answer 48

1 to 3 years old

Question 49

How old is a preschooler?

Answer 49

3 to 6 years old

Question 50

How old is a school aged kid?

Answer 50

6 to 12 years old

Question 51

How old is an adolescent?

Answer 51

11 to 20 years old

Question 52

How old is an early adolescent?

Answer 52

10 to 13 years old

Question 53

How old is a middle adolescent?

Answer 53

14 to 16 years old

Question 54

How old is a late adolescent?

Answer 54

17 to 20 years old

Question 55

Principles of atraumatic care

Answer 55

Minimize physical stress Minimize separation from parent Family centered Promote a sense of control

Question 56

Characteristics of a medical home

Answer 56

Continuous care All insurances welcome Family centered

Question 57

What is a selective screening?

Answer 57

Done when a risk assessment indicates RFs of a disorder

Question 58

Risk factors for vulnerable child syndrome

Answer 58

Preterm Congenital anomaly Newborn jaundice Handicapping condition Accident or illness Crying or feeding problems

Question 59

Long term risks for premature infant

Answer 59

Cognitive delays Visual impairment Chronic lung disease Cerebral palsy ADHD Learning disabilities Difficulties socializing Vulnerable child syndrome Alterations in muscle tone

Question 60

GI differences in youngsters that affects drug absorption

Answer 60

Higher ph Larger small intestine Decreased enzymes Slower gastric emptying Increased intestinal motility

Question 61

IM absorption in youngsters

Answer 61

Decreased due to smaller muscles

Question 62

Factors affecting distribution of meds in children

Answer 62

Higher percentage water in body Lower body fat Faster intracellular fluid exchange Immature liver Less plasma proteins for drug binding Immature blood brain barrier

Question 63

At risk for sepsis

Answer 63

Immunocompromised Urinary tract abnormalities Less than 1 month old Chronic health problems