Lecture 4 exam Flashcards
What year do kids go through their most rapid changes in physical growth and development?
Within first year of life
who gains more weight, a formula fed infant or a breastfed infant?
Formula fed infant
How much taller do 6 months old get monthly?
1 inch per month for 6 months
what is the cognitive and psychosocial stage for a infant to 1 years of age
Trust versus Mistrust
how much does a babies brain account for its weight?
10-12%
How much does a 12 month old baby grow in weight
it triples in weight
How much do the lungs of a first year grow?
3x their weight and 6x their volume from birth
What are 1 year old’s have a higher risk for?
Ear infection and fluid & electrolyte imbalance
How much does the cardiovascular system grow at 1 years of age
Pulmonary circulation increases, heart doubles in size and weight, and heart
gradually slows while BP increases.
Why are infants at risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalance?
The kidney is not effective as a filtration organ yet
How many teeth may a infant get by 1 year
may have 6
Describe dental care for a infant
Wipe teeth twice a day
No toothpaste until child is able to spit it out & not swallow toothpaste
Visit dentist early
6 months after 1st primary tooth and no later than 12 months
What happens if you give a infant juice or formula before bed
baby bottle tooth decay
What are the infant Markers that tell you that your infant is ready for solid food
Able to sit
Infant weighs at least 13 lbs
Can reach for objects, maintains balance
Indicates a desire for food
Extrusion reflex has disappeared
Moves food to back of throat & swallows during spoon feedings
What kind of food should your infant be introduced to first and why?
First food usually iron-fortified rice cereal
High in iron, easily digested, low allergic probability
Do you introduce fruits or vegetables first?
vegetables
How should you introduce foods to your infant?
One at a time for several days before introducing another to identify food intolerance or allergy
When should you introduce fruits and veggies?
6-8 months of age
when should you introduce strained meats or proteins?
8-10 months of age
when should finger foods be introduced?
8-10 months when the infants palmar and then pincer grasps develop and teeth begin to erupt.
What foods should a infant avoid?
Avoid hot dogs, hard vegetables, candy, whole grapes, peanut butter, marshmallows, seeds, popcorn, & nuts
What should the nurse encourage for parents who’s infant are starting to eat finger foods?
Encourage parents to remain with infants and small children when they are eating finger foods
When should eggs be introduced?
around 1 year of age
when should Peanuts, nuts, fish, and shellfish be introduced?
3-4 years of age
Why shouldn’t you introduce honey to a child at a young age?
risk for botulism
What vitamin supplementation should be started right away for infants and what does it prevent?
Vitamin D and prevents rickets
describe general Nutrition guidance’s that a nurse will give to a parent with a infant
Iron Fortified cereal at 4-6months
Pureed fruits, vegetables, rice 6-8 months
Finger foods 8-12 months
describe an activity guidance that a nurse will give to a parent with a infant
0-2 months: music, rocking, cuddling, reading
3-6 months: play with fingers/toes, toys (rattles, stuffed animals, musical toys)
6-12 months: peek-a-boo, nesting cups, teething toys, music for naps/sleep, blocks
describe a sleep guidance that a nurse will give to a parent with a infant
Infants: sleep 17-20 hrs/day, varies
sleep decrease over the first year
Allow infant to self sooth
Should regulate between sleep/wake cycles
SIDS PREVENTION
What age are all 20 baby teeth present
around 30 months of age