Infant/Toddler G&D Flashcards
Growth
the increase in physical size
Development
sequential process by which infants and children gain various skills and functions
What is the average weight of a newborn?
3.4 kg or 7.5 lbs
What percentage of body fat will newborns lose over the first few weeks of life
10%
Newborns will be back to birth weight by how old?
2 weeks
When will newborns double their birthweight?
4 months
When will newborns triple their birth weight?
1 year
When do newborns grow the quickest?
the first 6 months
By 1 year the infants length has increased by how much?
50%
What is the average head circumference of a newborn?
35 cm or 14 inches
When does head circumference grow rapidly?
first 6 months
States of Consciousness
- deep sleep
- light sleep
- drowsiness
- quiet alert
- active alert
- crying
Deep Sleep
eyes closed, no movement
Light sleep
eyes closed, REM
Drowsiness
eyes half closed, dozing
Quiet alert
wide awake and calm
Active alert
wide awake and moving
Crying
crying/screaming and difficult to get attention
What can confirm brain growth?
increased head circumference
Anterior Fontanel
closes by 12-18 months
When will the root reflex disappear?
3 months
Root reflex
stroke the cheek, infant turns to the side
When will sucking disappear?
2-5 months
Suck
sucking is automatic when you place a nipple or finger in infants mouth
Moro
sudden extension of arms above head and hands forma a “C”
When will Moro disappear?
4 months
Asymmetric Tonic Neck
fencing/extremities extended on one side and flex opposite side; head turns away from flexed side
When will Asymmetric Tonic Neck disappear?
4 months
Palmar Grasp
holds your finger
When will palmer grasp disappear?
6 months
Babinski
stroke lateral aspect of foot and across plantar surface will cause fanning of toes
When will Babinski disappear?
12 months
Step
infant places one foot at a time on a surface as if stepping
When will step disappear?
4-8 weeks
Respiratory rate for infant
30-60
What should their respiratory rate be by 1 year?
20-30
How do newborns breathe?
irregular w/ periodic pauses
Nasal passages are?
narrow
Trachea and chest wall are?
more compliant
Bronchi and bronchioles are?
shorter and narrower
Larynx
funnel shaped
Neck Righting
neck keeps head in upright position when body is tilted