Routine child checkups (Bright Futures chart) - aa Flashcards
1
Q
What is the schedule of pediatric visits (what ages)?
from Bright Futures chart
A
newborn 48-72 hrs after hospital discharge 3-5 days after birth 1 mo 2 mo 4 mo 6 mo 9 mo 12 mo 15 mo 18 mo 24 mo 30 mo 3 y every year thereafter
2
Q
Until what age is head circumference measured?
A
24 mo is the last time
3
Q
Until what age is weight for length calculated?
A
18 mo is the last time
4
Q
When does blood pressure start to be checked as part of routine exam?
A
3 yo
5
Q
At what visits is autism screening performed?
A
18 mo, 24 mo
6
Q
At what age is a routine hematocrit/hemoglobin done?
A
12 mo
7
Q
What are the first two routine hearing screenings done?
A
newborn, 4 yo
8
Q
When is the first routine vision screening?
A
3 yo
9
Q
When is the first BMI calculated?
A
24 mo
10
Q
When are lipids checked?
A
once in late adolescence (18-21 yrs)
11
Q
When should depression screening begin?
A
11 years
12
Q
When should general gun safety anticipatory guidance begin?
A
12 mos
