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Unit 3 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Bottle Rot

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when a tooth or multiple teeth decay and create cavities caused by bacteria built up from sugary liquids that come from some milks and other beverages

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Cephalocaudal

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refers to the development of an infant, wherein the development takes place at the top of the body and then gradually throughout the infant’s body

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Colic

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predictable periods of significant distress in an otherwise well-fed, health baby

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Developmental Milestones

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behaviors or physical skills see in children as they grow and develop

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Fine Motor Skills

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the coordination of small muscles, such as those in the fingers and toes

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Grasp Reflex

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occurs if a person places a finger on the infant’s open palm; infants’ hand will close around the finger; seen at birth

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Gross Motor Skills

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the coordination of large muscles, such as those in the arms and legs

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Hand-Eye Coordination

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ability of the vision system to coordinate the information received through the eyes to control, guide, and direct the hands in the accomplishment of a given task

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Height

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the measurement from the top of the head to sole of the foot

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Immunizations

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when the body builds up an ability to fight off infections and diseases through vaccines or other exposure methods

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Infant

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a child in the first year of life

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Large Muscles

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bigger muscles in the body such as legs, arms, back, and chest

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Moro Reflex

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when an infant is startled or feels like they are falling, the infant will get a startled look, and fling arms out sideways with palms up and thumbs flexed; present at birth

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Onesie

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infant one-piece close-fitting lightweight garment, usually having sleeves but leaving the legs uncovered and fastening with snaps at the crotch

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Palmer Grasp

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primitive, involuntary response to a mechanical stimulus present in a newborn; when an object is placed in the hand, newborns will press down on it with their fingers

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Physical Development

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the growth and development of both the brain and body; advancements and refinements of motor skills

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Pincer Grasp

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using the forefinger or middle finger and thumb to pinch or grasp an object

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Proximodistal

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when children learn to move their heads, trunks, arms, and legs before learning to move their hands and feet

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PURPLE Cry

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use of the acronym PURPLE, which represents Peak of crying, Unexpected, Resists soothing, Pain-like face, Long lasting, and Evening, to describe a phase of uncontrollable infant crying (PURPLE handout from Rocky Hill Pediatrics)

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Reflex

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a type of involuntary response to stimulation

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Rooting Reflex

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when an infant’s cheek is stroked, they will turn toward the side that was stroked and begin to make sucking motions, seen at birth

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Shaken Baby Syndrome

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when the infant’s brain is severely injured due to being shaken

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Snaps

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lightweight, easy-to-use closure; 2 metal parts that click together to hold two pieces of clothing together

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Sponge Bath

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an all over washing done with a wet sponge or washcloth rather than in a bathtub or shower while the baby is on a towel, or baby bathtub

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Sucking Reflex

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when the roof of an infants mouth is touched, he/she will instinctively begin sucking; paired with the rooting reflex, seen at birth

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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

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the sudden death of a baby younger than one year old where the cause cannot be explained

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Suffocation

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death caused by not having enough oxygen

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Teething

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the process of the teeth coming through the gums

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Tonic Neck

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when the head of an infant lying face up is turned to one side; the arm on the side where the head is facing reaches away from the body with the hand partly open and the opposite arm bends up at the elbow; seen at birth

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Walking Reflex

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infant appears o take steps or dance when held upright with his/her feet touching solid surface; seen at birth

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Wean

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when infants start to consume foods other than their mother’s milk

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Weight

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the body mass of a child; can be measured in ounces and pounds, or grams and kilograms

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Grasp

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an act of taking, holding, or seizing firmly with the hand

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Growth

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increases in height and weight

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Guidance

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providing advice to solve a problem so children can learn from their mistake

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Hygiene

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practices to preserve health, such as, bathing, brushing teeth, and washing hair

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Jean Piaget

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the creator of a cognitive development theory that suggests children move through four different stages of mental development

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Milestone

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a significant stage in life that influences the progress of a person

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Physical Care

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basic nutrition, hydration, and the providing of routine care for a child

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Posture

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the way in which the body is positioned when sitting or standing

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Proportion

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a part considered in comparative relation to a whole

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Sphincter Muscle

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the muscles in the bowel and bladder that regulate elimination

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Toddler

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a young child between one and three years old

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Coordination

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using different parts of the body together to complete a task

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Dental Habits

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practices that help promote good oral hygiene, including brushing your teeth, eating healthy, flossing, using fluoride, and visiting the dentist regularly

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Enuresis

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involuntary urination, especially by children at night

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Permanent Teeth

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the teeth that replace temporary baby teeth

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Preschooler

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a child from three to five years old

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Self-Feeding

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independently providing food using fine motor skills and utensils for support

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Antiseptic

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also known as skin disinfectants, are chemicals for cleaning the skin and wounds that can kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms

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Childproofing

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the act of making an environment or object safe for children

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Emetic

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any agent that causes vomiting

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Ipecac

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used to cause vomiting after suspected poisoning

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