Paediatric Assessment

Question 1

Describe neonate, infant, toddler, preschool and school ages

Answer 1

Neonate – first 28 days of life
 Infant – first year of life
 Toddler – 1-3 years
 Preschool – 3-6 years
 School age – 6-12 years

Question 2

What are the key aspects for anatomy and physiology for paeds?

Answer 2

 Compliant chest wall
 Ribs lie horizontally in infants
 Diaphragmatic breathers
 Faster heart rate
 Blood pressure is lower than in adults
 Compliant chest wall
 Ribs lie horizontally in infants
 Diaphragmatic breathers
 Faster heart rate
 Blood pressure is lower than in adults

Question 3

When does the posterior fontanelle close?

Answer 3

 Posterior fontanelle closes at 3 months

Question 4

When does the anterior fontanelle close?

Answer 4

Anterior fontanelle closes between 9-18

months