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Physical growth and development Flashcards

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What does rooting mean?

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An instinctive search for the breast

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What does the term neonate mean?

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A newborn baby ages up to one month

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What is a primitive reflex?

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Automatic responses to stimuli.

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What does the word congenital mean?

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Anything present at birth.

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What is an APGAR score?

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A measurement of vital signs in a newborn.

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What is the name of the soft downy hair which covers the skin in the womb?

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Lanugo.

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What is mila?

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Tiny white spots.

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Name the creamy substance that protects the skin in the womb…

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Vernix caseos.

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What is the name given to a baby born before 37 weeks gestation?

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Pre-term.

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What does the word gestation mean?

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The time a baby develops in the womb.

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What is the name given to a baby born at around 40weeks?

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Full term.

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What does small-for-date mean?

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A baby born full term but lighter than average.

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What does SIDS stand for?

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Sudden infant death syndrome.

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What is SIDS?

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(Sudden infant death syndrome) when a baby dies suddenly for no apparent reason.

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What is colic?

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A painful condition in the gut.

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How long does colic last?

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It occurs at the same time each day and can last several months.

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Name the key term…a gradual increase in size.

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Growth

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Name the key term…increasing abilities, skills and understanding

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Development

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What are developmental milestones?

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The stages of development which all children pass through in a similar sequence

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What is developmental testing?

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Checks made on babies and young children at specific ages to monitor progress and see that they’re developing as expected

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What is sensory development?

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The use of the body’s five main senses to explore and learn.

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What is the term used….where different things rely upon each other to succeed.

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Interdependent

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What are involuntary reflex actions?

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Automatic responses, seen in babies in the earliest days and weeks

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Name the three types of grasps

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Palmar grasp
Pincer grasp
Tripod grasp

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Describe a primitive grasp

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A clumsy grasp of crayons etc.

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What is cot death?

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The sudden and unexplained death of a baby

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What is the soft spot on the top if the baby’s head called?

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Fontanelle

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What is jaundice?

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A yellowness of the skin and eyes due to the immunity of a newborn baby’s liver

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What is the name of the naval where the umbilical cord is attached?

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Umbilicus

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Name four routine examinations on newborns and their reasons for it.

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Eyes - any infection or visual problems.
Mouth - checking for a cleft palate. (roof of mouth properly formed)
Heart - any abnormal heart sounds.
Hips - checking for any dislocations of the hips.

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At around six days old the baby’s blood is checked for conditions; name three….

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Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Hypothyroidism
Cystic fibrosis

31
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What is phenylketonuria?

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A very rare condition that affects the baby’s ability to digest milk. If it is not treated it can lead to learning difficulties

32
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What is hypothyroidism?

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A rare condition that affects the babies growth and development and if untreated lead to learning difficulties

33
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What are the gross/ fine motor skills at birth?

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Gross - walking reflex, no head control

Fine - grasp reflex, fists clenched

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What are the gross/ fine motor skills at 3 months?

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Gross - some head control, kicks legs strongly

Fine - plays with hands, holds an object for a short time

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What are the gross/ fine motor skills at 6 months?

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Gross - sits with some support, rolls over

Fine - grasps objects with the palmar grasp, puts objects in mouth

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What are the gross/ fine motor skills at 9 months?

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Gross - pulls up to standing, sits with support, may start to crawl

Fine- uses pincer grasp

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What are the gross/ fine motor skills at 1 year?

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Gross - more mobile, may walk with help, stands alone

Fine - points with index finger, claps hands together

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What are the gross/ fine motor skills at 18 months?

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Gross - walks alone, walks upstairs two feet per step

Fine - feeds self with a spoon, builds a tower of three blocks

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What are the gross/ fine motor skills at 2-3 years?

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Gross - throws/kicks ball, runs, walks upstairs

Fine - turns pages of a book, uses tripod grasp

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What are the gross/ fine motor skills at 4 years?

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Gross - pedals a tricycle, runs on tiptoes

Fine - threads small beads, builds tower of 10 blocks

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What are the gross/ fine motor skills at 5 years?

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Gross - hops and skips, dances with rhythm

Fine - uses a knife and fork, fastens/unfastens buttons

42
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Most children indicate their toilets needs between what ages?

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18 months and 2 years and by 5years most are toilet trained

43
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What is a cross-infection?

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Becoming infected with something that originates from a source other than the person themselves

44
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What’s topping and tailing?

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Washing baby’s face, hands, bottom and genital areas

45
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What is the British standards kitemark?

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The official mark of quality and reliability (in the form of a kit symbol) of the British standards institute

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What is a hazard?

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A source of danger

47
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Name six accidents that can happen in the house…

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Falling, cuts, electrocution, scalds/burns, poisoning, drowning

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How to prevent falling in the home?

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Use safety gates on stairs, use window catches, use harnesses in highchairs/ pushchairs.

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How to prevent cuts in the home?

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Store knives and sharp tools in safe place, use safety glass or shatterproof film on doors and windows

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How to prevent electrocution in the home?

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Use socket covers, keep electrical items out of reach or check safety of the equipment

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How to prevent scalds/burns in the home?

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Check temperature of bath before washing, closely supervise children in kitchen

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