Physical/Random Flashcards
Infancy
Birth- 1 year
Reflexes that should be gone by 4 months
Moro Root Suck Plantar Palmar grasp
Babinksi
leaves by 8m-1y
When do infants begin to socialize
2 months
When do infants enjoy games like peek-a-boo
6-8 months
When does separation anxiety occur
Last few months of infancy
Naps
2-3 per day until 1 year
Toddler
1-3 years
Learn by trial and error
Very curious and active, becoming independent
Safety= PRIORITY
temper tantrums and aggressive behaviors are common
June 9, 2015 Page 2 Toddler
Books, push and pull toys, tossing ball, simple chores
Infancy physical growth
Double birth wt by 6 m Triple birth wt by 1year 5-7 ounces weight gain per w Height increases by 1 inch per month for 6 months 6-8 teeth by 1 year
Toddler physical growth
weight gain slows 4-6 lbs a year birth weight quadrupled by 2.5 years Height increases 3 inches a year Anterior fontanel closes at 12-18 months
Most physiologic systems are relatively mature by the end of toddlerhood. T or F?
True
Common health probs in toddlers
Upper respiratory tract infections, otitis media and tonsillitis
Sphincter control
18-24 months
Possible re-emergence of separation anxiety
18-24
Car seat safety
rear seat, rear facing until 20 lb
How long does parallel play last?
Until age 2
Preschool
Ages 3-5
Growth slows and stabilizes
Extremely curious and adventurous
May develop white coat syndrome
Play= ball, puzzles, trike, pretend, crafts, books
High night terrors, allow play in room, no tv before bed, night light
Preschool physical growth
4.5-6.5 lbs/year
2.5-3 in/year
more mature appearance, loss of fat
upper jaw widens for prep of permanent teeth
School age
6-12 years
need frequent reassurance and rewards for accomplishments
School age physical growth
4.4-8.8 lbs/year
2 in/year
boys and girls differ little in size at age 9
Average age of puberty
girls=12
boys=14
Nurse’s role: School age
Competitive and cooperative play, board games, crafts, bikes, collections
Health screen-scoliosis
Booster seats, back seat until 13
Talk about effects of alc by age 9
Adolescent
11-20 years
Need to form sense of identity
