Paeds Flashcards
Haemorrhagic disease of the newborn
Vitamin K deficiency bleeding
Problem of bresstfed infants
Common bleeding sites: umbilicus, mucous membranes, GI tract, circumcision, Venepuncture
Haematoma at site of trauma
At what age can infants support their head and keep it in line with their body?
4 months
This is a key developmental milestone in infancy.
At what age can infants maintain a sitting position with trunk support?
6 months
They often lack the balance to sit unsupported at this stage.
By what age should infants be able to sit unsupported?
9 months
They can also start crawling at this stage.
At what age do infants typically begin to cruise (walk while holding onto furniture)?
12 months
This is part of their progression towards independent walking.
At what age can children usually walk unaided?
15 months
This marks a significant milestone in gross motor development.
At what age do children typically squat and pick things up from the floor?
18 months
This indicates improved balance and coordination.
At what age can children typically run and kick a ball?
2 years
These activities demonstrate increased mobility and coordination.
At what age do children typically climb stairs one foot at a time?
3 years
They can also stand on one leg for a few seconds and ride a tricycle.
At what age can children typically hop and climb and descend stairs like an adult?
4 years
This reflects advanced gross motor skills.
At what age do babies typically start cooing?
Around 2 to 3 months.
True or False: Babies usually say their first words by 6 months.
False.
Fill in the blank: By 12 months, most babies can say _____ words.
one or two.
What is the language milestone achieved by most babies by 18 months?
They typically can say about 10 to 25 words.
Multiple Choice: What is a common language milestone for a 2-year-old?
They can usually combine two words to form simple sentences.
At what age do babies typically start to grasp objects with their whole hand?
Around 4 to 5 months.
True or False: Fine motor skills are developed before gross motor skills.
False.
Fill in the blank: By 6 to 7 months, babies can transfer objects from one hand to _____ hand.
the other.
What is the milestone for babies at 9 months regarding fine motor skills?
They can use a pincer grasp to pick up small objects.
Which milestone typically occurs around 12 months in fine motor development?
Babies can point at objects and use their thumb and index finger to pick up small items.
Multiple Choice: At what age do babies usually begin to bang objects together?
A) 3 months B) 6 months C) 9 months D) 12 months
What fine motor skill is commonly seen in 15-month-old babies?
They can stack two blocks.
True or False: By 18 months, most babies can scribble spontaneously.
True.
What fine motor milestone is reached by 24 months?
Children can copy a straight line and begin to use utensils.
At what age do babies typically begin to show a preference for one hand over the other?
Around 2 to 3 years.
At what age do babies typically start to smile socially?
Around 6 to 8 weeks old.
True or False: Babies show interest in social interactions as early as 2 months.
True.
Fill in the blank: By 12 months, babies often engage in _______ play with others.
parallel.
What is a key milestone in social development for a baby at 6 months?
Babies begin to recognize familiar faces and show preferences.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a sign that a baby is developing social skills? A) Lack of eye contact B) Smiling at caregivers C) Crying without reason
B) Smiling at caregivers.
