Pediatric Board Flashcards
Preterm weeks
<37 weeks
Newborn age
Birth to 28d
Infant age range
2-12 months
Toddler age range
15 months - 2 years
Preschool age range
3-5 years
Preschool age range
3-5 years
School age range
6-10 years
Adolescent age range
11-21 years
Newborn Exam
Gross &Fine Motor
Gross motor: lifts head, equal movements in all extremities
Fine motor: none
Newborn Personal Social
Regards another’s face
Tracks human eyes/bright shiny objects
Newborn Language: Cry Sounds
Cry: communication tool for hunger, pain, attention, cold
High-pitched cry: neurologic disorder
Moro Reflex
description & time
Startled Reflex: hyperextension of the head, abduction of the arms and legs in response to suddent sound.
Newborn until 2 months
Stepping Reflex
Dancing or walking: appears to take steps when held upright with feet touching solid surface.
Newborn until 2 months
Palmar Reflex: hand and toes
Grasp Reflex: closes hand when grasped
Hands: 5-6 months
Toes: 9-12 months (Plantar grasp)
Rooting Reflex
Stroke corner of the baby’s mouth. The head will turn, and start rooting
Newborn to 4 months