S2_L1: Growth and Development Flashcards
The perinatal period or “period of
growth” is from the (1)___ week of gestation to the first (2)___ after birth
- 20th
- six days
The Neonatal Period is the first ___ days after birth
28 (~4 wks after birth)
Enumerate the 3 age groups under five
- Early infancy
- Later infancy (toddler)
- Pre-school
Early infancy is from under 1 month to ____
1 year
Later infancy / Toddler is from what age range?
2-3 years old
Pre-school age group is from what age range?
4-5 years old
Adolescence age group is from what age range?
10-19 years old
School age is from what age range?
6-9 years old
In infancy, growth of what body structure is the fastest?
Head
The typical 2-3 year old has mild _____ with a protuberant abdomen.
lumbar lordosis
Additional: By early school age, increased abdominal strength leads to a more mature pelvic alignment and decreased lordosis.
CoG of newborns
Xiphoid process
CoG shifts to where in late childhood?
In front of the sacral promontory [S2]
Factor affecting growth and development: Diabetic mother
A. Pre-natal environment
B. Related to fetus
C. Post-natal environment
A. Pre-natal environment
Factor affecting growth and development: Placental implantation
A. Pre-natal environment
B. Related to fetus
C. Post-natal environment
B. Related to fetus
Factor affecting growth and development: Nutritional
A. Pre-natal environment
B. Related to fetus
C. Post-natal environment
A. Pre-natal environment
Factor affecting growth and development: Radiation, infection
A. Pre-natal environment
B. Related to fetus
C. Post-natal environment
A. Pre-natal environment
Factor affecting growth and development: Malposition
A. Pre-natal environment
B. Related to fetus
C. Post-natal environment
B. Related to fetus
Factor affecting growth and development: Socio-economic status
A. Pre-natal environment
B. Related to fetus
C. Post-natal environment
C. Post-natal environment
Factor affecting growth and development: Number of siblings, child’s nutrition
A. Pre-natal environment
B. Related to fetus
C. Post-natal environment
C. Post-natal environment
Neurologic deficit characterized by delayed mental capacity that is due to the mother’s infection with chickenpox early during pregnancy
Congenital varicella syndrome
Blood stem cells in the bone marrow don’t become healthy blood cells. This results in affected growth and development
Myelodysplasia
Average head circumference at birth
34-35 cm
Head circumference increases by ___ cm during the first year
12
Head circumference at 4 months
A. 34 cm
B. 35 cm
C. 41 cm
D. 47 cm
E. 57 cm
C. 41 cm
Head circumference at maturity
A. 34 cm
B. 35 cm
C. 41 cm
D. 47 cm
E. 57 cm
E. 57 cm
Head circumference at 12 months (1st year)
A. 34 cm
B. 35 cm
C. 41 cm
D. 47 cm
E. 57 cm
D. 47 cm
Head circumference is measured from the glabella and supraorbital
ridges anteriorly to the ____.
occipital protuberance
Diamond-shaped
A. Anterior fontanelle
B. Posterior fontanelle
C. Both
D. Neither
A. Anterior fontanelle
Formed by junction of the sagittal, corneal and frontal sutures
A. Anterior fontanelle
B. Posterior fontanelle
C. Both
D. Neither
A. Anterior fontanelle
Known as Bregma in adults
A. Anterior fontanelle
B. Posterior fontanelle
C. Both
D. Neither
A. Anterior fontanelle
Known as Lambda in adults
A. Anterior fontanelle
B. Posterior fontanelle
C. Both
D. Neither
B. Posterior fontanelle
Closes by the end of the 1st month of age
A. Anterior fontanelle
B. Posterior fontanelle
C. Both
D. Neither
B. Posterior fontanelle
Located between the occipital & 2 parietal bones
A. Anterior fontanelle
B. Posterior fontanelle
C. Both
D. Neither
B. Posterior fontanelle
Triangle-shaped
A. Anterior fontanelle
B. Posterior fontanelle
C. Both
D. Neither
B. Posterior fontanelle
Closes at 12-18 months of age and is found between 2 frontal & 2 parietal bones
A. Anterior fontanelle
B. Posterior fontanelle
C. Both
D. Neither
A. Anterior fontanelle
refers to lack of brain growth caused by early closure of sutures in the fontanelles
Microcephaly
refers to rapid increase in head size; may be due to elevated intracranial pressure or increase in
CSF
Hydrocephalus
Height: Average length of full term baby at birth
50 cm
Average growth in height is 12 cm in the ____ year
second
Girls attain maximal growth velocity after menarche. Growth cessation occurs 2 years after menarche.
A. Only the 1st statement is true
B. Only the 2nd statement is true
C. Both statements are true
D. Both statements are false
B. Only the 2nd statement is true
Correct if before menarche
TRUE OR FALSE: Adult height can be estimated by doubling the length at 3 years of age.
False, it’s 2 years
acquisition and refinement
of advancing skills
Development
Gross motor: Automatic reflex walking, rounded spine when sitting
A. Newborn
B. 4 months
C. 7 months
D. 10 months
A. Newborn
Gross motor: In prone, turns head to side. Flexor tone predominates
A. Newborn
B. 4 months
C. 7 months
D. 10 months
A. Newborn
Additional: Primitive reflexes present
Gross motor: Head in midline, can turn to supine
A. Newborn
B. 4 months
C. 7 months
D. 10 months
B. 4 months
Additional: Most primitive reflexes integrated; increase motor control with more balanced flexion and extension tone
Gross motor: Head held when pulled to sit. In prone, they lift head to 90°
A. Newborn
B. 4 months
C. 7 months
D. 10 months
B. 4 months
Additional: Progressive central nervous system maturation; AKA “Lap baby”
Gross motor: Maintains sitting, rolls to prone. Has cervical lordosis because they develop neck extension
A. Newborn
B. 4 months
C. 7 months
D. 10 months
C. 7 months
Gross motor: Bears all weight, bounces when held erect
A. Newborn
B. 4 months
C. 7 months
D. 10 months
C. 7 months
Primitive, infantile reflexes are becoming integrated (disappears) allowing an increase freedom of movement and high transitional skill. Oral motor skill improving & stronger lip closure for spoon feeding
A. Newborn
B. 4 months
C. 7 months
D. 10 months
C. 7 months
Gross motor: Creeps, pivots in sitting, cruises, stands momentarily
A. Newborn
B. 4 months
C. 7 months
D. 10 months
D. 10 months
Additional: While sitting, can reach up to ten inches forward without losing balance. Mobility and exploration continue to expand.
Transition to standing continues to improve through half kneeling
A. Newborn
B. 4 months
C. 7 months
D. 10 months
D. 10 months
Fine motor: Can follow bright, bold object, can visually fix and follow to a limited extent (but vision is not yet clear)
A. Newborn
B. 4 months
C. 7 months
D. 10 months
A. Newborn
Fine motor: Hands fisted, grasp reflex
A. Newborn
B. 4 months
C. 7 months
D. 10 months
A. Newborn
Fine motor: Hands mostly open, midline hand play
A. Newborn
B. 4 months
C. 7 months
D. 10 months
B. 4 months
Fine motor: Crude palmar grasp
A. Newborn
B. 4 months
C. 7 months
D. 10 months
B. 4 months
Fine motor: Intermediate grasp, bangs objects
A. Newborn
B. 4 months
C. 7 months
D. 10 months
C. 7 months
Fine motor: Transfers cube from hand to hand
A. Newborn
B. 4 months
C. 7 months
D. 10 months
C. 7 months
Fine motor: Pincer grasp, mature thumb to index grasp; bangs 2 cubes held in hands
A. Newborn
B. 4 months
C. 7 months
D. 10 months
D. 10 months