Peds Flashcards
How much weight is normal for a neonate to lose in the first 3-4 days of life and why
10% (Meconium)
how long should it take for a neonate to regain weight lost just after birth
By Day of Life 14
How much weight should children gain per month in first 3 months of Life
2 pounds per month
Why do we measure head circumference?
Reliable indicator of brain growth up to 2 years
What BMI is a significant risk factor for obesity in adulthood
BMI>95%
When should lead testing occur?
Between 9 -12 months
Age 2
Age 3
When should Iron be checked
annually starting at age 1 until age 6
Why do we do developmental screens (3)
Identify delays
Initiates Interventions for best outcomes
Support family
4 parts of development
Gross motor
Fine motor
Language
Social
When does Gross and fine motor skills develop
first 3 years of life
Rapid in 1st year
Kicks ball forward at what age
2 years
rolls back to stomach at what age
4-10 months
sits steadily at what age
6-9 months
pulls to standing at what age
7-12 months
Stands alone at what age
9-16 months
stoops and recovers at what age
15 months
walks pretty well at what age
13 months
Throws ball overhand at what age
3 years
balances on 1 foot 2 seconds, hops at what age
4 years
Catches ball at what age
5 years
Fine motor rake at what age
5-7 months
Fine motor lobster claw grasp at what age
8-10 months
Radial digital grasp between thumb and side of index finger
Perfection of pincher grasp at what age
10-12 months
Fine motor scribbles
15 months