Leifer (2019) - Toddler Flashcards
The toddler is in Erikson’s stage of ___ versus shame and doubt, which is based on a continuum of trust established during infancy.
autonomy
By 1 year of age, they have generally ___ their birth weight and gained control of their head, hands, and feet.
tripled
Toddlers alternate between dependence and independence. They test their power by saying ‘no’ frequently. This is called ___.
negativism
Another characteristic of toddler behaviour is ___; where a toddler increases their sense of security by making compulsive routines of simple tasks.
Ritualism
Ritualism should be (disrespected/respected).
respected
The legs and arms lengthen through ossification and growth in the epiphyseal areas of the long bones. The trunk and head grow (slower/faster).
slower
The toddler gains 1.8 to ___ kg per year.
2.7
The birth weight usually ___ by 2.5 years of age.
quadruples
The toddler grows approximately ___ cm per year in height.
7.5
The height of a 2-year-old is thought to be one ___ of the potential adult height of that child.
half
The height and weight are plotted carefully on a ___ chart during each clinic visit to reflect what should be a steady pace of growth and development.
growth
Social Behaviour
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Fine Motor
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Gross Motor
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Language
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Cognition
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The rate of brain growth (decelerates/accelerates).
decelerates
The increase in head circumference during infancy is 10 cm, whereas during the ___ year of life it is only 2.5 cm.
2nd
Chest circumference continues to (decrease/increase).
increase
After the second year, the child appears (fatter/leaner) because the chest circumference begins to exceed the abdominal circumference.
leaner
The protuberant abdomen flattens when the muscle fibres (decrease/increase) in size and strength.
increase
Myelination of the spinal cord is practically complete by ___ years of age, allowing for control of anal and urethral sphincters.
2
Bowel and bladder control is usually complete by 2.5 to ___ years of age.
3
Respirations are still mainly ___ but shift to thoracic as the child approaches school age.
abdominal
The shivering process, in which the capillaries constrict or dilate in response to body temperature, has (declined/matured).
matured
The skin becomes (soft/tough) as the epidermis and dermis bond more tightly, which protects the child from fluid loss, infection, and irritation.
tough
The lymphatic tissues of the adenoids and tonsils (decline/enlarge) during this period.
enlarge
True or false: tonsillitis, otitis media, and upper respiratory infections are common problems.
True
Eruption of deciduous teeth continues until completion at about ___ years of age.
2.5
The blood pressure of a toddler may average 90/55 to 105/___ mm Hg; the respiratory rate slows to 20 to ___ breaths/min, and breathing continues to be abdominal.
70
30
The pulse of a toddler slows to a range of
___ to 110 beats/min.
70
Digestive processes and the volume capacity of the stomach increase to accommodate a ___-meal-a-day schedule.
3
Adapted for using both eyes.
Binocular
This vision is well established by age 15 months.
Binocular
Visual acuity is about 20/40 by ___ years of age.
2
They assimilate information through trial and error plus repetition. They try alternative methods of accomplishing a goal. Thought processes advance, preparing the way for more complex mental operations. The sensorimotor and ___ phase of development described by Piaget develops rapidly between 1 and 3 years of age, and the toddler’s behaviour reflects this.
preconceptual
Consists of protest, despair, and detachment and develops in infancy while continuing throughout toddlerhood.
Separation anxiety
Separation anxiety peaks at 18 months and is mostly resolved at ___ months
24
An example this is when a toddler becomes aware that there may be fun items behind closed doors and in closed drawers.
Object permanence
Toddlers’ body image and self-esteem may be impaired if they are scolded in a way that makes them feel they are bad rather than their ___ being bad.
behaviour