Infant/Newborn Flashcards
what is the age range for infant?
0-12 months
for how long does their height increase by one inch per month?
6 months
at what age does the length double from birth?
1 year
at what age is their head 33% larger?
1 year
what is an example of fine motor control in infants?
grasp
at 4 months what is the babies grasp reflex like?
purposefully grab something
at one month what is the babies grasp like?
on reflex not purposeful
at 5 months what is the babies grasp reflex like?
voluntarily grab things
at 6 months what is the babies grasp reflex like?
hold bottle or feed themselves
at 7 months what is the babies grasp reflex like?
move objects from one hand to another
what 8-9 months what is the babies grasp reflex like?
pinching
at 11 months what is the baies grasp reflex like?
put stuff in container
at 1 year what is the babies grasp reflex like?
building things
what surface should you never put a baby on?
soft surfaces
when does head lag stop?
6 months
when can a child roll from front to back?
5 months
when can a child roll from back to front?
6 months
when can the child sit with a little support?
4 months
when can a child sit unsupported?
8 months
when can a child go from laying on stomach to sitting?
10 months
when can the child sit up by supporting themselves with one hand?
7 months
what is creeping?
moving on the floor on all four without stomach touching the ground
when can a child creep?
9 months
when can a child walk while holding onto something?
11 months
when can a child walk by themselves?
1 year
what stage or eriksons are infant/newborns in?
trust vs mistrust
when do infants get attached?
6-12 months
when does stranger fear start?
6-8 months
when can separation anxiety develop?
4-8 months
when should you tell the child by to not develop separation anxiety?
right as youre leaving
when is crying at its highest?
6-12 weeks
when can a child make single vowel sounds?
2 montsh
when can a child sound conscinents?
3-4 months
when can a child imitate sound?
8 months
when can a child comprehend no?
9-10 months
when can the child say 3-5 words?
1 year
when can a infant play independentyl?
3-6 months
when do you start feeding an infant water?
4 months
what happens if infants get water before 4 months
it will cause water tox and mess up their electrolytes
what supplement is given to breast feed babies the first 6 months?
vitamin d and iron
when can infants start eating food?
after 6 months
how do you introduce new foods to infant?
one at a time for multiple feedings
how long can infants not have honey?
one year
what foods can infants eat?
veggies, fruits, meats
how much sleep does a 2 month old get?
10-20 hours
how much sleep does a 6-12 month old get?
9-17 hours
do babies sleep more during the night or day as the get older?
night
what sleeping pattern should a 1 year old have?
sleeping through the night with 2 naps
how much juice can a infant have?
up to 6 oz in a CUP
how to clean infants teeth when they come in?
damp cloth or toothbrush with water maybe flouride
what are signs or teething?
drooling, sucking, pain in ears, not interested in food, bad sleep
what can be done for teething?
acetaminophen, ibuprofen for only 3 days or local anestheitcs
what vaccines do infants/newborns get?
Hep B, RV, DTAP, HIB, PCV13, IPV
when is Hep B given?
at birth
what route is Hep b given
IM
what does RV prevent?
rotavirus?
how many doses of hep b are given?
4
what is the route for RV?
oral
is RV a live vaccine?
YES
what does DTAP protect against?
diptheria, tetanus, pertussis
what is the route for DTAP/
IM
how many doses of DTAP are given ?
5
what does HIB vaccine protect against?
haemophilis influenza virus
what route is HIB given?
IM
how many does of HIB are given ?
4
what does PCV13 protect against?
streoptococal pneumonia
what is the route for PCV13
IM
how many doses of PCV13 are given to infant?
4
what does IPV protect against?
polio
how many IPVs are given to newborn?
3
what is the route for IPV?
Im
what is pertusis?
aka whopping cough…bacterial disease that can last a couple of months?
what type of precautions is pertusis?
droplet
what are symptoms of pertussis in infants?
cough, red eyes, runny nose, low grade fever, apnea, sleeping, cyanotic
what might an infant with pertussis need?
ng tube to give medications to prevent aspiration
what length needle for SC in infants?
5/8
what length needle for IM in infants first 28 days
5/8s
what length needle for infants past 28 days- 1 year getting an IM injection?
1 inch
what are the three leading causes of death in infants?
suffocation, drowning, and mva
where should shoulder strap be on baby?
at or below shoulder
where should harness be on baby?
at nipple/armpit
how many finger should be able to fit under harness?
2 fingers
what angle should rear facing seats be at?
45 degrees
can babies wear jackets in car seats?
no
what can be done to prevent sids
firm mattress, no toys, no co sleeping, no bumpers, no extra sheets,
what type of parents are at risk for sids in their infant?
smoking, young age, poor prenatal care, substance abuse
what sex is at most risk for sids?
boys
what can be done to prevent sids?
breast feed, pacifier use, room sharing, no tummy sleeping until 6 months, if someone smokes change shirt
how long can a newborn take acetaminophen or ibuprofen?
3 days
