Growth And Development Flashcards

1
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Growth

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Physical changes

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2
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Development

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Adapting to your environment

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3
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What kind of pattern does growth and development usually follow

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Orderly predictable

Growth: cephalocaudal pattern

Development: Proximodistal pattern

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4
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Principles of development

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Simple skills develop separately and independently

Each body system grows at its own rate

Body system functions become differentiated over time

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5
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Developmental theories

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Slide 5

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6
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Stages of development

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Gestational period-begins at conception and ends at birth

Last about 40 weeks

Maternal health connected to fetal health

Embryonic phase

Fetus

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7
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Health problems during gestation(cycle)

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Maternal health

Maternal nutrition

Teratogen exposure

Maternal age

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8
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Neonatal period

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Birth to 28 days

Critical time of adapting

-when respiration is established

Independent circulation

Thermoregulation

Production of Urine

Bowel function

Reflexes present at birth

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9
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Infant

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1 month to 1 year

Period of rapid growth

Learn by doing

Central task:development of trust

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10
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Infant reflexes

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Neonate common health problems

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Respiratory distress
Birth injuries
Congenital anomalies
Infections
Jaundice
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Substance addiction

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12
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Neonate assessment and intervention

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Apgar score
Feeding

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13
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Infancy

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Growth
Teeth
Feeding
Sleep
Motor Development
Sensorimotor phase

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14
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Infant common health problems

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Crying and Colic
Failure to thrive
Dental caries
Abuse and neglect
Unintentional injury
Sudden infant death syndrome

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15
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Infant assessment and intervention

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Assessment every 2, 4, 6, and 12 months

Interventions:

Nutrition

Colic

Immunization

Play

Safety

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16
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Toddler

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1 years to 3 years

Growth rate is slower

Rapid language development

Explores environment and attempts to become autonomous

17
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Common toddler health problems

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Unintentional injury

Infections

Immunization

Delayed toilet training

18
Q

Preschool stage

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Head and trunk proportions get closer

Controls bodily functions

Can communicate with language

Able to separate from parents

Develops conscience

19
Q

Preschooler common health problems

A

Similar to toddler

Communicable disease

Poisoning

Enuresis

Child abuse

20
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Preschooler assessment

A

Weight and Vital signs

Nutrition

Sleep

Vision

Dental hygiene

Safety

School readiness

21
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Interventions for preschooler

A

Handwashing

Oral care

Nutrition

Rest

Safety

22
Q

School aged children

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6-12

Slimmer appearance with lower center of gravity

Uses thought process to experience actions and events

Can develop relationship outside of home

23
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School age common health problems

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Obesity

Asthma

Injuries

24
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School age assessment

A

BMI

Scoliosis screening

Immunization

Nutrition

Visual accuity

Sleep pattern

Allergies

Dental hygiene

Safety

25
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School age interventions

A

Safety

Nutrition

Violence

Risky behavior

26
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Adolescence

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12-18
Abstract thought
Establish own identity
Makes decisions that affect their future

27
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Common health problems of the adolescence

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Substance use
Depression
Suicide
Eating disorders
Overweight/obesity
Risky sexual behavior

28
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Interventions of the adolescence

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Obesity
Sex/STI
Breast awareness
Teste exam
Immunization
Rest nutrition
Dental hygiene

29
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Young adulthood

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19-40
Healthiest stage in life
Leaves home
Functions as independent person

30
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Common health problems of the young adult

A

STI
Abuse/neglect
Obesity

31
Q

Assessment and intervention

A

Annual physical

Interventions
-breast cancer screening
-exercise

32
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Middle adulthood

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40-64

Menopause and andropause

Balances aspirations with reality

Needs of children diminish

Needs of aging parents increase

33
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Common health problems for middle adulthood

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Cancer

Obesity

Diabetes

Hypertension

Cardiovascular disease

34
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Middle adult assessment

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Digital rectal exam for prostate

Annual eye exam

Colorectal cancer screening

Osteoporosis screening

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Lipid panel-> blood glucose-> clinical breast and pelvic exam->annual or biannual mamogram for women->

35
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Middle adult interventions

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Nutrition

Hormone replacement therapy

Exercise

Immunization