Week 3

Question 1

Because of children’s large body surface area, they are more susceptible to what?

Answer 1

hypothermia and hypoglycemia

Question 2

From ages 12-18 months, kidneys do not concentrate urine effectively and do not exert optimal control over electrolyte secretion and exertion, causing what to happen?

Answer 2

Making them more prone to electrolyte abnormalities

Question 3

Which reflex is this? When corner of the baby’s mouth is stroked/touched the baby will turn his or her head and open his or her mouth to follow and root in the direction of the stroking, this helps the baby find the breast or bottle to start feeding. Lasts about 4 months.

Answer 3

Rooting reflex

Question 4

Which reflex is this? Basically helps the baby get ready to suck. When the roof of the babies most is touched, baby will start to suck. Reflex doesn’t start until about 32 week of pregnancy and not fully developed until 36 weeks.

Answer 4

Sucking reflex

Question 5

The Moro reflex is often called what?

Answer 5

Startle reflex

Question 6

Which reflex is this? Occurs when baby is startled by a loud sound or … in response to the sound, baby throws back head, extends arms and legs, …. Baby’s own cry can trigger this reflex. Can last until babies about 2 months of age.

Answer 6

Moro or Startle reflex

Question 7

Which reflex is this? When you stroke palm of baby’s hand and it causes them to close/grasp.

Answer 7

Grasping reflex

Question 8

Which reflex is this? Appears to take steps when held up right.

Answer 8

Stepping (or walking or dancing) reflex

Question 9

At what point does the Moro reflex fade?

Answer 9

2-4 months of age

Question 10

At what point would a baby double their birth weight?

Answer 10

Doubles by 6 months of age

Question 11

At what point does teething start?

Answer 11

4-6 months of age

Question 12

At what point would infants get their central incisiors?

Answer 12

6-8 months of age

Question 13

At what point does growing slow down in infants compared to the first 6 months?

Answer 13

6-10 months of age

Question 14

At what point are most inborn reflexes extinguished?

Answer 14

6-10 months of age

Question 15

When does walking start?

Answer 15

10-12 months of age

Question 16

When do infants start to say dada/mama?

Answer 16

9-12 months of age

Question 17

When does the anterior fontanelle close?

Answer 17

7-19 months of age

Question 18

At what age are children enjoying parallel play (loving the presence of other children, playing independently beside)?

Answer 18

1-3 years (psychosocial development)

Question 19

At what age are children enjoying imaginative play?

Answer 19

1-3 years (psychosocial development)

Question 20

In what age group must parents adapt and change their behaviour to learn to communicate with children?

Answer 20

1-3 years (psychosocial development)

Question 21

What is the importance of folic acid in prenatal health promotion?

Answer 21

helps prevent deficiency associated with fetal abnormalities (neural tube defects)

Question 22

What are some health promotion recommendations to prevent SIDS?

Answer 22

• Supine position
• Hard mattress
• No blankets or stuffed animals
• Baby is in a sleep sack or onesie. No extra blankets around.
• Clean environment
• No one smoking in a room.
• Don’t give them bottles or soothers.

Question 23

What is a huge factor to consider in readiness to toilet train?

Answer 23

mental readiness - recognizes need to defecate or void.

Question 24

When does the posterior fontanelle close?

Answer 24

2-3 months of age

Question 25

At what point does babies birth weight triple?

Answer 25

By 1 year of age