Toddler/ Preschool Flashcards

1
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toddler age

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1-3years

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2
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head circumference until. ?

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2 years of age

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3
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Jean Piaget for toddler

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Preoperational
years 2-7
egocentric in thoughts
animism
pretend play

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4
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Erik Erikson for toddler

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autonomy vs. shame and doubt stage
-greater sense of personal control which in turn promotes confidence

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5
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WCC screenings

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Ages 6years and younger:
Ages and Stages Questionnaire -done by parents
Denver Development

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6
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BP screening?

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3 years of age

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7
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Anemia screening in toddler

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between 1 year and 5 years
via checking hematocrit

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8
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Lead screening for toddler

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questionnaires for children in high risk areas, such as large , urban cities
6mo-6years

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9
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Tuberculosis screening for toddlers

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PPD for ages 4 and 6years

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Cholesterol screening for toddlers

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2 years of age to assess for Family Hx of dyslipidemia, CV risk factors

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11
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Dental screening for toddlers

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ideally occur after first tooth eruption and no later than age 1

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12
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WCC schedule

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12mo/15mo/18mo
WCC at 2 years of age should be annually

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13
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weight and height measured when for toddler?

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at each visit till 2 years and then annually

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14
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Anterior fontanel

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closes between 12mo and 18mo
delayed closure may indicate hypothyroidism and Down syndrome

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15
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teeth for toddler

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primary teeth at 6mo
permanent teeth at 6 years

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16
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crying toddler can cause what for ear exam?

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Childs tympanic membrane may appear red

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17
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lymph nodes assessment

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-assess for for neck masses
-shotty nodes are normal findings w/ 1-2cm enlargment typically present post-infection

18
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periorbital edema in toddle

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may indicate Nephrotic Syndrome

19
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Fissures at corner of lips for toddler

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may indicate a vitamin deficiency

20
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toddler mouth breathing

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may indicate allergic rhinitis

21
Q

child squatting during play

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may indicate cardiac disorder
Tetrology of Fallot

22
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orbital and eyelids edema in toddlers

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CV disease, bc toddlers do not have dependent edema

23
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PMI for toddlers

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4th intercostal space in the midclavicular line

24
Q

Genu Varum
Genu Valgum

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bowlegs: resolves 2years of age
knocked knees: resolves by age 7

25
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Toddler Motor Skills

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2 years
-walk up and down steps
-run
-kick a ball
-build a tower of blocks four or more

3 years
-ride a tricycle
-copy a circle

4 years
-begin to hop and show ability to draw a person w/ at least 2 body parts
-training wheels

5 years
-skip
-copy squares and other shapes
-draw person with 5 body parts

26
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Peroperational/ pre conceptual

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Jean Piaget
ages 2-7
-egocentrism
-animism

preconceptual substage: 2-4 years
intuitive substage: 4-7 years

27
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Visual Acuity of toddler

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performed with older than 3 years of age
-20/30 is normal
2+3=5years

28
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Hearing test for toddler

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3 years of age and older
-play audiometry, similar to pure tone audiometry, except that the child performs specific play actions when he or she hears tones

29
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language of toddlers

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2 words by 2 years
3 words by 3 years
4 words by 4 years
5 words by 5 years

30
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Autonomy v Shame and Doubt

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Erik Erikson
-2-3 years
-sense of independence by gaining personal control
parallel play

31
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Gold Standard Screening for Developmental delays

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Bayley Scales of infant and toddler Development
(BAYLEY-III)

32
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Toddler Nutrition and Feeding

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-bottle should be weaned to reduce the risk of tooth decay
-a sippy cup can be used around 10months
-forks and spoons by 18months

33
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Dental health of the toddler

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-first dental exam by 1 year of age
-brushing twice a day, including before bed

34
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Sleep for toddlers

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-10-12hours per night, and a daily afternoon nap

-Nightmares start before 3 and 6

-Night terror, episodes of extreme panic, last till age 12

35
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Toddler Toilet Training

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-typically 1.5years of age -3years

-day control achieved around 3-4
-day and night control typically achieve around 4-5 years of age

-child never punished for incontinence

36
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Stuttering

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Abnormal speech patterns marked by the presence of repetitions and pauses in speech, known as dysfluencies

-diagnosed by a language pathologist

-children referred if stutter last longer than 6months , older than 6years and stutter, or avoid speaking

Treatment:
-electronic devices, controlled fluency, and CBT

37
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PDD

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Autism îs most common pervasive development disorder
-characterized by speech and language delays

-advance speech toddler with autism may use echolalia:
-repeating another words mechanically and meaninglessly

-M-CHAT-R= score >2 refer
-Aripiprazole and risperdone= PCP does not prescribe or refill there, they are antipsychotic and can only be prescribed or refilled by ASD specialist or psych

38
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Aspergers Syndrome (AS)

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PDD
-overlaps high functioning autism in its often severe and sustained impairments in social interaction
-may exhibit obsessive compulsive tendencies
-speech is delayed but language is normal

39
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Rett’s Disorder (RTT)

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PDD
-Neurologic. disorder that. causes developmental reversals and occurs exclusively in FEMALES

-developmental regression after a 5-month period of normal functioning and growth

-first stage, hypertonicity, delayed head growth
-stereotypic hand movements appear in all RTT
-scoliosis common and increases w/ age
-nervous system irritability, with drawl symptoms, and seizures

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Childhood disintegrative Disorder (CDD)

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PDD
-begins with about two. years of normal development, followed by significant regression in multiple areas of functioning
-CDD more common in males
-more severe in females