The Normal Child

Question 1

Growth Stages and Hormones

Answer 1

• Uterine
• Birth to 1+1/2
• Nutrition, good health, thyroid hormones
• Up to 12 years
• Growth hormones, thyroid hormones, genes, health, happiness
• 12+
• Testosterone/Oestrogen, growth hormone

Question 2

Plot Preterm Growth

Answer 2

• 40 minus gestation
• Draw arrow back
• Use preterm section

Question 3

Nutrition

Answer 3

• 150mls/kg/day until weaning
• Calories
• 110kcal/kg/d up to one year
• after 1 year 1000+(100xage) kcal/d

Question 4

Screening

Answer 4

• Neonatal
• 1 week Guthrie (PKU, hypothyroidism, haemoglobinopathies, CF, acylcarnitine)
• 8 week general examination
• 4-5 years orthoptist
• School entry height and weight

Question 5

Normal Visual Acuity

Answer 5

• Birth 6/180
• 1 month 6/90
• 6 months 6/30
• 3-5 years 6/6
• 6% of boys colourblind