Physical Development Flashcards
1
Q
Neonate:
A
0-28 days
2
Q
Infant:
A
2-12/24 months
3
Q
Toddler:
A
2-3 years
4
Q
Preschool:
A
3-5 years
5
Q
Early adolescent:
A
10-14 years
6
Q
Late adolescent:
A
15-18 years
7
Q
How do you assess physical development?
A
- Height
- Weight, head and thorax circumference
- Upper extremities circumference
- Bone age
- Sexual maturation
8
Q
Growth charts with percentiles and keeping track over time:
A
● 50th percentile is average
● Using the growth chart you can determine ideal weight for height percentile
9
Q
BMI is also used to determine physical development.
A
Normal: 20-25
10
Q
Birth average:
head circumference
A
33-35cm
11
Q
Head circumference >
A
> chest circumference until 6 months of age
12
Q
Head reaches 90% of adult size
A
Head reaches 90% of adult size by 3rd year of life
13
Q
Closure of ant fontanel:
A
1,5 years
14
Q
Closure of post fontanel:
A
1,5 months
15
Q
Closure of the sutures:
A
6 months
