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