Pediatrics's Flashcards

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Q

What are the stages of development that fall in pediatrics?

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Infancy 
Toddler
Pre-Schooler
School Age
Adolescent
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What is the age bracket for infant in the stages of development?

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0-12 months (pedia concept)

0-18 months (psychia concept)

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What is the age bracket for neonates?

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0-28 days

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What is the difference between growth and development?

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growth (quantitative changes) is the changes in size (weight and height) while development (qualitative changes) is the changes in skill

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What are the parameters of growth?

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Weight and Height

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Normal weight of newborns

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2.5 - 3.5 kg

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7
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Macrosomia

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> 3.5 kg (Large for gestational age)

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8
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What can cause macrosomia in newborns?

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If the mother has GDM

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9
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What should you watch out with newborns after birth when the mother has GDM?

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Watch out for hypoglycemia

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10
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Normal blood sugar level of newborn

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40-60mg/dl

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Microsomia

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< 2.5 kg (Small for gestational age)

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12
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What can cause microsomia in newborns?

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Smoking mother

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13
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Normal height of a newborn

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45-55 cm

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14
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True or False: Newborn boys are heavier and longer afterbirth than newborn girls

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True

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15
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True or False: Development can be measured

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True

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16
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Assessment tools to determine development of an infant

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DDST (Denver Development Screening Test)

MMDST (Metro Manila Development Screening Test)

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17
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What is the condition of the infant if his/her head still lags at 2 month?

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Hydrocephalus

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18
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What age (months) does an infant have a higher risk of falling?

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5 months

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19
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Is an infant sucking her own foot a good or bad sign?

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Good (exercises muscle for standing and walking)

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What is the age bracket for Toddlers in the stages of development?

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1-3 yrs old

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Mnemonic for the development of toddlers

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RENTT

Ritualistic behavior
Ego Centric
Negativism
Toileting
Toothbrushing
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22
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What can cause temper tantrums

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less developed language

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23
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Management for temper tantrums

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  1. Safety (helmet/pillow)

2. Ignore

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Ego Centric with Toddlers

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Self centered; “MINE”

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Negativism with Toddlers
Always say no
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Ritualistic behavior with Toddlers
security objects (blanket)
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Management for negativism with toddlers
provide choices/options (this develops the persons autonomy)
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When should you start toileting?
18 months old [maturation of sphincters]
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In toileting where should you start first, bowel control or bladder control?
Bowel control
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When should you start tooth brushing?
30 months [complete milk teeth]
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When is the right time to have his/her first dental check-up?
30 months
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What fruit can be an alternative for tooth brushing?
pear
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How many milk teeth does a child have?
20 primary teeth
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When and where does the 1st eruption of deciduous teeth show?
6 months (pair on lower central incisor)
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When is the right time to introduce solid food to a child?
6 months
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When and where does the 2nd eruption of deciduous teeth show?
7 months (upper central incisor)
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When and where does the 3rd eruption of deciduous teeth show?
9 months (upper lateral incisor)
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When does deciduous teeth start to loosen and fall off?
6-7 yrs old
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What causes newborns to immediately have teeth after birth?
NATAL TEETH Increase in Ca intake of mother during pregnancy (if loose, increased risk of aspiration -> management: remove)
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Mnemonic for the development of pre-schoolers
MISY Magical Thinking Imitative Sharing Y?
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What is the age bracket for Pre-Schoolers in the stages of development?
4-6 yrs old
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Magical thinking of pre-schoolers
Exaggerated thinking | Imaginary friends
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Imitative for Pre-Schoolers
Role playing
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Sharing with Pre-Schoolers
cooperative with other people (peers)
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Y? with Pre-Schoolers
Ask 200-300 questions per day
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What is the age bracket for School Age in the stages of development?
7-12 yrs old
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Mnemonic for the development of School Age
WAT Winner/ Loser Concept Afraid/Fear Teacher
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What type of play is for School Age?
Competitive play (winner or loser concept)
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What do School Age children afraid of or fear?
Death
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Concept of Death (depends on age)
1-6 y/o: Sleeping 7-9 y/o: Punishment (from boogey man) 10 y/o: END OF LIFE
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What is the teacher for a child of School Age?
Significant other/idol
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What is the age bracket for Adolescents in the stages of development?
13-18 yrs old
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What is the age bracket for Adolescents in the stages of development based on the psychia concept?
13-21 yrs old
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Mnemonic for the development of Puberty
PBA Puberty Body Image Acne
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Common body image of Adolescents
Anorexia and Bulimia
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Thelarche
breast enlargement
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Adrenarche
Hair growth
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Menarche
First menstrual period
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Fear of infants
Stranger Anxiety onset 6-7 months peak: 8 months end: 9 months
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Fear of Toddlers
separation anxiety Protest: cry Despair: withdrawn Denial: ignore
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Fear of Pre-Schoolers
Body mutilation
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Fear of School Age
Death
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Appropriate play and toys for Infants
Solitary Play | Toys that promote sensory development (rattle, mobile, squeeze toys, soft stuffed toy)
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Appropriate play and toys for Toddlers
Parallel Play | Physical development toys (ball, push and pull toy, tri-bike, walkie talkie)
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Appropriate play and toys for Preschoolers
``` Cooperative Play (Roleplay) Toys that promote creativity (coloring books, crayons, clay legos) ```
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Appropriate play and toys for School Age
``` Competitive Play (indoor) Ball games and Board Games ```
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Appropriate play and toys for Adolescents
``` Competitive Play (outdoor) Ball Games ```
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Significant other of Infants
Mother
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Significant other of Toddlers
Mother and Father
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Significant other of Pre-Schoolers
Mother, Father and Siblings (Family)
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Significant other of School Age
Teacher
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Significant other of Adolescents
Friends (peers)