Toddler/ Preschool Flashcards
toddler age
1-3years
head circumference until. ?
2 years of age
Jean Piaget for toddler
Preoperational
years 2-7
egocentric in thoughts
animism
pretend play
Erik Erikson for toddler
autonomy vs. shame and doubt stage
-greater sense of personal control which in turn promotes confidence
WCC screenings
Ages 6years and younger:
Ages and Stages Questionnaire -done by parents
Denver Development
BP screening?
3 years of age
Anemia screening in toddler
between 1 year and 5 years
via checking hematocrit
Lead screening for toddler
questionnaires for children in high risk areas, such as large , urban cities
6mo-6years
Tuberculosis screening for toddlers
PPD for ages 4 and 6years
Cholesterol screening for toddlers
2 years of age to assess for Family Hx of dyslipidemia, CV risk factors
Dental screening for toddlers
ideally occur after first tooth eruption and no later than age 1
WCC schedule
12mo/15mo/18mo
WCC at 2 years of age should be annually
weight and height measured when for toddler?
at each visit till 2 years and then annually
Anterior fontanel
closes between 12mo and 18mo
delayed closure may indicate hypothyroidism and Down syndrome
teeth for toddler
primary teeth at 6mo
permanent teeth at 6 years
crying toddler can cause what for ear exam?
Childs tympanic membrane may appear red