Infant Flashcards
What is the standard schedule for healthcare visits for infants?
2-week, 2-months, 4-months, 6-months, 9-months, and 12-months
What is the average weight gain per month for the first 6 months of the infant?
2 lbs per month
What is the average weight gain per month for the second 6 months of the infant?
1 lb per month
How much does the average 1 year old male weigh?
10 kg
How much does the average 1 year old female weigh?
9.5 kg
By how much does an infant’s length increase during the first year?
50% or from the birth length of 20 in. to 30 in.
By the end of the first year, the brain has already reached how much of the adult size?
two-thirds of adult size
What is the standard heart rate of an infant?
100 to 120 bpm
What is the standard blood pressure of an infant?
100/60 mmHg
What happens to hemoglobin in infants after 5 to 6 months?
fetal hemoglobin becomes adult hemoglobin
At what age are infants prone to developing physiologic anemia?
2 to 3 months
What is the standard respiratory rate of an infat?
20 to 30 cpm
When does an infant’s immune system become functional?
by at least 2 months of age
What immunoglobulins can infants produce after 1 year?
IgG and IgM
When does the ability to adjust to cold mature?
6 months
What is typically the first baby tooth and when does it usually erupt?
central incisor; at 6 months
How often do new teeth erupt?
monthly
What is the term for teeth the baby is born with?
natal teeth?
What are teeth that erupt within the first 4 weeks of life called?
neonatal teeth
What are very early teeth that may be reabsorbed?
supernumerary or extra teeth
What teeth are essential for the growth of the dental arch?
Deciduous teeth
What is the ability to coordinate hand movements called?
prehensile ability
What are the four positions to be assessed for gross motor development?
- Ventral Suspension Position
- Prone position
- Sitting position
- Standing position
When does the Landau reflex develop?
3 months
When does the parachute reaction develop?
6 to 9 months
When are infants capable of completely turning over?
5 months
When are infants capable of creeping from the prone position?
9 months
When are infants capable of sitting momentarily without support?
6 months
When are infants capable of sitting securely without any additional support?
8 months
When is the newborn stepping reflex still demonstrated?
1 month
When does the tonic neck reflex go away and when does the Moro reflex start fading?
5 months
When are infants capable of nearly supporting their full weight when in a standing position?
6 months
When is an infant capable of bouncing in a standing position when enjoyed?
7 months
When is an infant capable of standing while holding onto a low table?
9 months
When is an infant capable of pulling themselves into a standing position?
10 months
When does thumb opposition begin?
4 months
When does the palmar grasp fade?
6 months
When are infants capable of transferring a toy from hand to hand?
7 months
When do infants develop the pincer grasp?
10 months
When is an infant capable of differentiating their cry?
2 months
When do infants start making cooing sounds?
2 months
When do infants start laughing out loud?
3 months
When do infants start cooing, babbling, and gurgling when talked to?
4 months
When do infants start saying simple vowel sounds?
5 months
When do infants start imitating, such as imitating a parent’s cough?
6 months
When do infants usually speak their first word?
9 months
What colors are best for mobiles?
black and white or bright colors
When do infants start doing hand regard?
3 months
When does object permanence start to develop?
10 months
When is an infant capable of doing a social smile
6 weeks
When does fear of strangers reach its height?
8 months (eighth-month anxiety)
What is the chief injury threat to infants?
Aspiration
What position should car seats be in for infants?
backward-facing seats in the back seat
When do chewing movements begin in infants?
7 to 9 months
When does the extrusion reflex fade?
3 to 4 months
What is another term for cradle cap?
seborrhea
When does the sucking reflex fade?
6 to 9 months
What is another term for prickly heat rash?
Miliaria
