Pediatric Growth & Development Chart (Exam 1) Flashcards
EXAM 1 handout
Milestones for infants (1month- 12 months)
- palmar grasp 2-3 mo
- roll over 5-6 mo
- army crawl 6-7 mo
- sit alone 7-8 mo
- creeping crawl 9 mo
- pincer grasp 10 mo
- stand/ walk with assist 11 mo
- walk alone 12 mo
- birth wt doubles 5-6 mo
- birth wt triples 12 mo
- birth length increases 50% 12 mo
nutrition for infants (1 month- 12 months)
- breastmilk/ formula 1st 6 months
- cereal 4-6 mo
- baby foods slowly every 4-7 days after cereals tolerated
- table foods 12 mo
play in infants (1 month- 12 months)
- sensorimotor play
- sucking, rooting, grasping
- motor skills develop
- object permanence at 9 mo. Find hidden object under pillow.
- “tummy time”
mental health of infants (1 month- 12 months)
- attachment to family
- separation anxiety 4-8 mo
- stranger fear 6-8 mo
- self-comfort
- needs met/ not met
safety in infants (1 month- 12 months)
- MVA- car seat
- poisoning- medicines and poisons locked up
- home safety check
- aspiration/ choking of foreign objects
- drowning
- burns
- falls
- suffocation
disease prevention in infants (1 month- 12 months)
- well baby checkups
- immunizations
- hearing screen
- genetic screen
- “back to sleep” to prevent SIDS
- prevention of injury
milestons of early childhood (toddler/ preschool)
toddler: 1-3 yrs
preschool: 3-6 yrs
- birth wt quadruples by 2.5 yrs
- adult ht is estimated by 2x two yr old ht
- walking, running, jumping, hopping, balancing on one foot
- language aquistion
- potty-training
nutrition in early childhood (toddler/ preschool)
toddler: 1-3 yrs
preschool: 3-6 yrs
- feeds self
- picky eaters
- meal time battles
play in early childhood (toddler/ preschool)
toddler: 1-3 yrs
preschool: 3-6 yrs
- immitation
- parallel play-toddler
- begin socializing
- associative or group play- preschool
- imaginative play
- motor skills
mental health of early childhood (toddler/ preschool)
toddler: 1-3 yrs
preschool: 3-6 yrs
- daily routine important
- temper tantrums
- “terrible twos”
- magical thinking
- transitional objects (blankets, stuffed animals)
safety in early childhood (toddler/ preschool)
toddler: 1-3 yrs
preschool: 3-6 yrs
- highest incidence of mortality other than adolescent
- MVA- car seat
- drowning
- burns- stove, plugs, fireplaces
- poisoning
- falls
- choking
disease prevention in early childhood (toddler/ preschool)
toddler: 1-3 yrs
preschool: 3-6 yrs
- prevention of injury
- health screenings
- dental health
milestones in middle childhood (school- aged)
ages: 6-11/ 12 yrs
- lose deciduous (baby) teeth
- skeletal lengthening- body proportion equals out
nutrition in middle childhood (school-aged)
ages: 6-11/12 yrs
- good nutrition an issue
- temptation to eat empty calories/ junk food
- “media” influence on food choices
play in middle childhood (school-aged)
ages: 6-11/12 yrs
- team play
- physical skills
- intellectual abilities
- fantasy
- games with rules
- quiet games and activities
mental health in middle childhood (school-aged)
ages: 6-11/12 yrs
- socialization
- peer approval
- independence from parents
- conscience & morals develop
- mastery of skills/ tasks
safety in middle childhood (school-aged)
ages: 6-11/12 yrs
- MVA
- sports injuries
- bike safety
- drowning
- burns
- poisoning
disease prevention in middle childhood (school-aged)
ages: 6-11/12 yrs
- health screenings
- dental health
- vision & hearing screening
- prevention of injury
- weight control
milestones in later childhood (adolescence)
ages: 11/ 12- 18 yrs
- puberty begins
- growth spurt
- hormonal changes
- sexual maturation
nutrition in later childhood (adolescence)
ages: 11/12- 18 yrs
- eating disorders- anorexia/ bulimia/ obesity
- overeating/ undereating
- snacking on empty calories
play in later childhood (adolescence)
ages: 11/12- 18yrs
- activity decreases
- social activities
- peers very significant
mental health in later childhood (adolescence)
ages: 11/12- 18yrs
- peer groups important
- sense of identity
- body image
- emotional/ depression
- analytical/ logical
- moral dilemmas
- struggle parental authority
safety in later childhood (adolescence)
ages: 11/12- 18yrs
- MVA
- firearms
- sports injuries
- violence
- physical injuries
- risk taking behaviors
disease prevention in later childhood (adolescence)
ages: 11/12- 18yrs
- sexual behaviors- pregnancy/ STDs (STIs)
- substance abuse
- eating disorders
- dental health
- vision & hearing screenings
