What Jacobson said to focus on: Part 1 Flashcards
What may be seen on an infants tongue? What are ways they get it? How can it be treated?
White coatings on their tongues from milk= easily removed
Oral candidiasis coating= not easily removed
Oral candidiasis: can get from birth canal or antibiotics
Treat with mycostatin PO and systemic
Elicited by stroking an infants cheek or edge of an infants mouth–the infant turns her head toward the side that is touched and starts to suck
Sucking and rooting reflex
Elicited by placing an object in an infants palm–infant grasps object
Palmar grasp
Elicited by touching the SOLE of an infants foot–infants toes curl DOWNWARD
Plantar grasp
What is moro reflex?
Elicited by allowing head and trunk of an infant in a semi-sitting position to fall backward to an angle of at least 30 degrees–> infants arms and legs symmetrically extend, then abduct while fingers spread to form C shape
Elicited by clapping hands or by a loud noise–newborns will abduct arms at the elbows, and the hands will remain clinched
Startle reflex
What is the tonic neck reflex (fencer position)?
Elicited by turning an infants head to one side—the infant extends the arm and leg on that side and flexes the arm and leg on the opposite side
Elicited by stroking the OUTER EDGE of the sole of an infants foot up toward the ones–infants toes fan UPWARD and OUT
Babinski reflex
Elicited by holding an infant upright with his feet touching a flat surface–infant makes stepping movements
Stepping reflex
Expected age of moro?
Birth-4 m
Expected age of tonic neck reflex?
Birth- 3or4m
Expected age of babinski reflex?
Birth-1y
Expected age of plantar grasp?
Birth-8 m
Expected age of palmar grasp?
Birth-3 m
Expected age of sucking/rooting reflex?
Birth-4 m
Expected age of startle reflex?
Birth-4m
Expected age of stepping reflex?
Birth-4weeks
What does infant do at 1 month?
Demonstrates head lag
Has a grasp reflex
What does infant do at 2 months?
Lifts head off mattress when prone
Holds hands in a open position
What does infant do at 3 months?
Raises head and shoulders off mattress when prone
Slight head lag
No longer has grasp reflex
Keeps hands loosely open
What does infant do at 4 months?
Rolls from back to side
Places objectes in mouth
What does infant do at 5 months?
Rolls from front to back
Uses palmar grasp dominantly
What does infant do at 6 months?
Rolls from back to front
Holds bottle
What does infant do at 7 months?
Bears full weight on feet
Moves objects from hand to hand
What does infant do at 8 months?
Sits unsupported
Begins using pincer grasp
What does infant do at 9 months?
Pulls to standing position
Creeps on hands and knees instead of crawl
Crude pincer grasp
What does infant do at 10 months?
Changes from prone to sitting position
Grasps rattle by its handle
What does infant do at 11 months?
Walks while holding onto something (cruising)
Places objects into container
Neat pincer grasp
What does infant do at 12 months?
Sits down from standing position w/o assistance
Tries to build a 2 block tower w/o success
What are 3 important tasks accomplished during birth-24 months, according to Piaget?
- Separation
- Object permanence
- Mental representation
What are good toys for infants?
Rattles Teething toys Nesting Pat-a-cake Playing with balls Reading books Mirrors Brightly colored toys Playing with blocks
What provides a complete diet for infants during the first 6 months?
Breastfeeding
-Iron fortified formula=acceptable alternative to breast milk
Cows milk= not recommended
When do we begin vit. D supplements for babies?
During first few days of life
When are iron supplements recommended for infants who are being exclusively breastfed?
If they are being exclusively breastfed after age of 4 m
Do we need juice or water during first 4 m of life?
Not needed
When should 100% fruit juice be limited to 4-6 oz per day in infants?
After age 6 m
When are solids introduced?
Around 4-6 m of age