Infant G/D Flashcards
How much weight will an infant lose 3-4 days after birth
5-10%
what is the causes of weight loss of an infant post birth
- withdrawal of hormones from mother
- loss of excessive extra cellular fluid
- passage of meconium (feces) and urine
- Limited food intake
Size of newborn stomach at days 1;3, wekk 1; and 1 month
day 1 : cherry - 5-7 ml
day 3 : walnut - 22-27 ml
1 week: apricot - 45-60 ml
1 month: egg - 80-150 ml
newborn vs 1 yr: RR;HR;BP
NB: RR = 30-60 min; HR 120-160; BP 80/40
1yr: RR = 23-30;HR 100-120: BP 100/60
how long is fetal hemoglobin present in infants
5 months
T/F fetal hemoglobin has a shorter lifespan of RBCs but carries more O2
True
when does maternal iron stores diminish
5-6 months
When does digestive enzymes begin to function in infants
3 months - 6 months
why do infants drool
poorly coordinated swallow reflex
when do amylase and lipase begin functioning
4-6 months
Vision Growth @ birth to 1M
- follows object to midline
- can see 8-10 inches away
- prefers black/white images
Vision @ 2M
can lift and look BUT CANNOT cross midline
Vision @ 3M
interested in faces
begins to associate with visual stimuli and events
Vision @ 4M
CAN FOLLOW PAST MIDLINE;
hand regard;
recognizes familiar objects;
follows parents
vision @ 6M
directed reach;
depth perception
Vision @ 10M
Object Permanence
Hand control @ 7 months
can transfer objects from hand to hand
Hearing @ 3-6M
localizes sound:
begins to understand FEW words
hearing @ 6-12 months
says first meaningful word
hearing at 12M
hears and follow simple commands
When does the first deciduous tooth occur
5-6 M
Taste in infants
well developed as bitter and sour fluids are resisted while sweet is accepted
Head control @ 1 M;3M;4-6 M
1= marked head lag 3 = can hold head up 4-6 = well established head control
Age at which infant rolls from belly to back
5M
Age at which infant rolls from back to belly
6M
Infant can sit with support
by 6M
infant can sit alone leaning forward on their hands for support
by 7M
infants can sit unsupported
by 8M
Infant can go into a sitting position from prone or supiine
by 10M
Why is tummy time important
helps can control of muscles in head and neck
Infant locomotion @ 4-6M; 6-7M; 8-10M; 9 M 11M; 10-12M ; 12M
4-6 = increased coordination in arms; able to push themselves backwards with arms
6-7 = can bear all of their weight on legs
8-10 = can crawl forward on belly first
9 = stands holding furniture
11 = able to creep on hands and knee
10-12M = Cruises ; can sit from upright position
12 M = walks well with one hand held
When do most babies walk well
by 15 months
are walkers recommended for infants
NO; can put them at risk for injury
hands are predominantly closed around what age
1 month
when to infants desire to grasp
3 months
two handed; voluntary grasps are seen around
5 months
intentionally bringing things to mouth
4-6 months
age when infant will hold bottle, and grasp feet
6 months