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Pediatrics-Toddlers, Preschooler, and School Age Child
Question | Answer |
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average weight gain for a toddler | 4-6 pounds/year |
average height gain for a toddler | 3 inches/year |
the formula to calculate toddlers height for when they become an adult | 2X height at age 2 |
physiologic control of the bladder occurs for a toddler when | 18-24 months |
What does successful toilet training depend on for a toddler | physiologic control, readiness by toddler, and the parents |
amount of sleep for a toddler | 10-14 hours/day |
how many deciduous teeth does a toddler have by the age of 3 | 14-16 teeth |
what is the order of gross motor skills for a toddler | walks & runs well-jumps with both feet-stands on one foot-walks on tiptoe-climbs stairs alternating footing. |
what is the order of fine motor skills for a toddler | release small objects at will-throws & retrieves objects-throws a ball over hand-kicks a ball without losing balance. |
remember- HEIGHT AND WEIGHT ARE CONSISTANT BUT SLOWER THAN INFANCY. (toddler) | . |
remember- THE PINCER GRASP IS AN INFANT SKILL AND SHOULD ALREADY BE PRESENT. (toddler) | . |
what do transitional objects do for a toddler | give security and help deal with stress |
what are examples of transitional objects for a toddler | blanket, stuffed animal, and pacifier, etc... |
define separation anxiety for a toddler | fear of abandonment |
define body integrity fears for a toddler | fear of unknown about their body |
when a toddler shows assertion of control and independence, and is a part of normal development, what is the term for this | temper tantrum |
when a toddler shows assertion of control and independence, and they like being able to make choices, what is the term for this | negativism |
when a toddler is given a sense of security and trust that things will happen the same way all the time what is this called | ritualism |
signals significant stress level, retreat to an earlier development stage this is defined as what for a toddler | regression |
do any new skills develope during regression time? Why? | no because of the amount of stress the child is experiencing |
what percentage of the brain for toddler is developed by the age of 2 | 75% |
is depth perception for a toddler completed | no continues but not finished |
during toddler period what happens to the immune system | increased exposure so colds and infections increase |
remember- TODDLER SLEEP HOURS MAY BE WITH OR WITHOUT NAPS | . |
what is the task of a toddler | locomotion |
age range of a toddler | 1-3 years |
remember- TODDLER PERIOD THEY LEARN TO DO FOR THEMSELVES | . |
why is stress more intense for a toddler | they feel it can not express it so they act out |
biggest fear for a toddler | dying/death and abandoment issues |
average weight gain for preschooler | 4 1/2 - 6 1/2 pounds/year |
average height gain for preschooler | 2-3 inches/year |
remember- LEGS GROW FASTER THAN THE TRUNK IN A PRESCHOOLER | . |
how does the body change for preschooler | fat storing mechanisms change and body streamlines, becomes less chubby as fat is replaced by muscle |
what is the percentage of brain growth for a preschooler | 90% complete |
remember- HEAD GROWTH FOR A PRESCHOOLER SLOWS DOWN | . |
what is the average sleep time for a preschooler | 12 hours/day |
how many teeth do preschoolers have | all and some start to fall out |
preschooler begin to develope a conscience "right vs. wrong" what is the most common thing they like to do | tell on people |
most common fears of preschooler | unfamiliar enviroment or people - separation and abandonment |
reason a toddler acts out | limited vocabulary |
what is the toddlers speaking capacity | 40-60 words |
what is the toddlers understanding capacity | in the hundreds |
remember- SHOULD NOT LIE OR JOKE WITH A TODDLER/PRESCHOOLER | . |
average height gain in school age child | 2 inches/year |
average weight gain in school age child | 4 1/2 - 6 1/2 pounds/year |
why is obesity more likely to happen to the school age child | because of the prepubertal growth spurt |
define obesity | weigh 20% more than the recomended weight for your height |
remember- at the beginning of the growth period boys are bigger than girls but by the end of the period girls are bigger than boys | . |
for the school age girl when does prepubertal growth spurt happen | 10 years old |
for the school age boy when does prepubertal growth spurt happen | 12 years old |
for the school age child is the reproductive system and musculoskeletal fully developed at the end of the growth spurt period | no- bones are still growing and the reproductive oragans are not mature |
define prepubescence | period of time between middle childhood and adolescence during which a growth spurt and development of secondary sex characteristics occurs. |
major psychosocial task during prepubescence period is developing a sense of industry which is what 3 things | feeling like you are confident-competent-can accompish things |
what are the secondary sex characteristics for the school age girl | breast-pubic hair-body shape changes |
what are the secondary sex characteristics for the school age boy | body,facial,and pubic hair-body odor-body shape changes-penis and scrotum enlarge-voice changes |
note- GIRLS ARE USUALLY ABOUT 2 YEARS AHEAD OF BOYS | . |
at what age does a girl reach puberty | 12 years old |
at what age does a boy reach puberty | 14 years old |
for the school age child what are the symptoms of stress | stomach ache-headache-sleep problems-bedwetting-change in eating habits-aggressive or stubborn behavior-reluctance to participate |
for the school age child what are their common fears | being hurt-kidnapped-failing-letting people down-bullies-loss of loved ones-poor performance |
for the school age child what are their common health problems | enuresis(bedwetting)-ADHD-STD-pediculosis (lice)-anorexia/bulimia-acne-obesity-depression-accidents-poor nutrition-poor self image-alcohol & drug abuse |
what is enuresis | bedwetting |
define ADHD | disorder involving hyperactivity and difficulty focusing |
what is STD | sexualy transmitted disease |
what is pediculosis | lice |
define anorexia/bulimia | eating disorders caused by emotional disturbances,causes malnutrition |