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Peds Exam 2

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Growth Qualitative, an increase in the number and size of cells
Development Qualitative, a gradual change and expansion from advancement from a lower to a more advanced stage of complexity
Maturation Qualitative, an increase in competence and adaptability
Cephalocaudal From head to tail, head control, then sitting, then walking
Proximodistal From midline to periphery, moving arms and legs before picking things up with fingers
Nutrition The single largest influence on growth
Who has a higher basal metabolic rate? Boys
What age group is highly susceptible to temperature fluctuations? (i.e fever) Infants and children
Easy child even tempered, regular and predictable habits, adapts to change, mild mood swings and are typically positive
Difficult child highly active, irritable, and irregular in habits, slow to adapt, intense and primarily negative mood
Slow to warm up child reacts negatively but with mild intensity, slow to adapt to change, inactive and moody
What does Erikson's theory measure? Psycho-social development
Trust vs Mistrust Birth to 1 years old, are basic needs met consistently, adequately and lovingly
Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt 1 to 3 years old, learn to be independent, make good decisions, and gain self-control
Initiative vs Guilt 3 to 6 years old, begin to develop a conscience and a sense of direction
Industry vs Inferiority 6 to 12 years old, engage in tasks and activities they can complete, learn to cooperate with others and abide by rules, and can feel inadequate and inferior if too much is expected
Identity vs Role Confusion 12 to 18 years old, learn who they are, begin to integrate their concepts and values with those of society
What does Piaget's theory measure? cognitive development
What does Kohlberg's theory measure? Moral development
Sensorimotor Birth to 2 years old, the infant knows the world through their movement and sensations
Preoperational phase 2 to 7 years old, children begin to think symbolically and learn to use words and pictures to represent objects
Egocentrism the inability to differentiate between "self" and "other", the cognitive bias where a person assumes that others share their same perspective, feelings, thoughts, or vantage point
Transductive reasoning Because two events occur together, they cause one another (i.e all women with big bellies are pregnant)
Concrete operations 7 to 11 years old, children begin o think logically about concrete events and begin to understand the concept of conservation
Formal operations 11 to 15 years old, the young adult begins to think abstractly and reason about hypothetical problems
Onlooker play watch but to not attempt to enter (infants)
Solitary play play alone with toys different from those used by other children in the same area (toddlers)
Parallel play play with toys similar to those around them but using it differently (preschoolers)
Associative play play together in similar or identical activities without organization
Cooperative play children playing together in an organized manner, for the purpose of accomplishing an end
How much does an infant's weight increase by 6 months? A year? Double, triple
When does the posterior fontanelle close? After 6-8 weeks
When does the anterior fontanelle close? After 12-18 months
What is the number one reason babies are in the hospital? What kind of breathers are they? Respiratory issues, abdominal breathers
Binocularity the ability to focus images from each eye into one image (established by 4 months)
1 month old marked head lag, hands predominately closed, instinctual smile
2 months old visually searches to locate sound, social smile
3 months old holds a rattle but will not reach for it, follows objects 180 degrees, localizes sound by turning the head
4 months old head lag is gone, rolls from back to side, can carry an object to the mouth, binocularity is fairly established, demands attention by fussing
5 months old rolls from abdomen to back, visually purses an object that is dropped, able to discriminate between strangers and family
6 months old when prone, can lift chest and bear weight on hands, rolls from back to abdomen, rocks back and forth on hands and knees, holds bottle, babbles one syllable words, recognizes parents, begins to fear strangers
7 months old sits leaning forward on hands, transfers objects from hand to hand, bangs cubes on the table, rakes objects, responds to name, signs of distress when parents leave, plays peek-a-boo
8 months old sits unsupported, responds to "no"
9 months old sits steadily, puffs himself to standing, crude pincer grasp, comprehends "no-no"
10 months old stand holding onto furniture, says dad and mama with meaning, waves bye, develops objects permanence, plays interactive games like patycake
11 months old drops objects for it to be picked up, imitates speech sounds, shakes head no
12 months old 6-8 teeth, walks with one hand held, builds tower of 2 blocks, 2-5 word vocabulary, understands simple verbal commands, clings to parent when fearful, may develop a security item like a toy or blanket
When does separation anxiety begin? at 4-8 months
When does stranger anxiety begin? at 6-8 months
When does primary teething begin? at 6-10 months
How long should a child breastfeed for? 6 months
When should you introduce foods to a child? at 4-6 months
When should a parent start weening off of breast and start promoting drinking from a cup or bottle? After 1 year
15 months old walks without help
18 months old jumps in place with both feet
24 months old goes up and down stairs alone
30 months old stand on one foot momentarily, takes a few steps on tip toes
15 months old uses a cup well
24 months old turns doorknobs, unscrews lids
30 months old good hand-finger coordination, holds crayon
Negativism frequent negative response to requests, everything is "no", a way to demonstrate independence and control, may see mood swings or tantrums
Ritualism provides a sense of comfort (blankets, stuffed animals) --> toddlers like routines which helps create a feeling of control and safety
Animism attributing lifelike qualities to inanimate objects
Magical thinking the belief that one’s internal thoughts, wishes, or silent actions can directly influence the external world without any physical cause-and-effect
Parallel play alongside other children but not with
Imitation play dolls, dress-up clothes, kitches
Tactile play water toys, playdough, fingerpaint, sand
How long does the AAP recommend rear-facing in a car? until 2 years of age
3 years old rides a tricycle
4 years old skips and hops on one foot, walks downstairs using alternate feet
5 years old jumps rope, balances on alternate toes
4 years old uses scissors to cut along an outline
5 years old ties shoes
3 years old talked incessantly (even if others are not listening)
4 years old obeys prepositional phrases such as under, beside, and in front of
5 years old can follow three commands in succession
Body-image what children think about their bodies
Latch-key children inadequate adult supervision leaves children at risk for injury or delinquent behavior
What is the average amount of sleep for school-age children? 9.5 hours
Puberty when sexual maturity is achieved
Primary sex characteristics external and internal organs necessary for reproduction
Secondary sex characteristics result of hormonal changes like voice changes, hair growth, breast enlargement, fat deposits
Where are sex hormones secreted? ovaries, testes and adrenal gland
Estrogen female hormone
Androgens male hormone
Thelarche occurs at 8-13 years old, breast bud development
Adrenarche occurs at 8-13 years old, pubic hair growth
Menarche occurs about 2 years after thelarche, menstruation begins
Puberty "delay" no thelarche by age 13 in girls or no enlargement of testes or scrotal changes by age 14 in boys, may require further lab work
How much earlier do growth spurts occur in girls compared to boys? 2 years
Group identity helps adolescents establish the difference between self and parents
What is the single greatest cause of serious and fatal injuries in teens? motor vehicle accidents
Definite predictable patterns that are continuous, orderly, progressive, pace of growth does not occur the same in all areas, vary among individuals
Sequential trends definite, predictable sequence (i.e crawl before walk, scribble before write)
How much does an infant's height increase by age 4? Doubles
What do infants have at a higher risk for respiratory issues? Close proximity of structures in resp system rapidly transmits infectious agents from one anatomic location to another, short, straight eustachian tube closely communicates to ear and an inability of immune system to produce IgA in mucosal lining
At what age should an infant be able to locate sound by turning their head? 3 months
At what age do infants begin to fear strangers? 6 months old
At what age can infants transfer objects from their hands to mouth? 7 months
Object permanence by 9 months infants realize that things continue to exist even though they cannot be seen
When can an infant start being fed solid foods? 4-6 months
When is the start of puberty for girls? thelarche
Infant age range birth to 1 years old
Toddler age range 1 to 3 years old
Preschool age range 3 to 6 years old
School-age age range 6 to 12 years old
Adolescent age range 12 to 18 years old
What is the most important practice to prevent disease? Hand-washing
Herd immunity A form of indirect protection from infectious disease that occurs when a large percentage of a population has become immune, making the spread of disease unlikely and protecting those who cannot be vaccinated
Acquired immunity a specialized, learned defense mechanism that develops throughout life after exposure to specific foreign antigens
Active immunity Produced by the individual’s own immune system, resulting in long-lasting, often lifelong, protection
Passive immunity Temporary protection gained by receiving antibodies from another person or animal, lasting only weeks or months
Vaccine information statement (VIS) must be given to parents before administering vaccines
Contraindications for vaccine administration severe febrile illness, known allergic response
Varicella itchy rash and blisters that create papules, vesicles and crust all at the same time
How long are children with varicella contagious for? 2-3 days before rash appears and until blisters are fully scabbed over (usually about 10 days)
Polio a viral infection that invades the brain and spinal cord causing paralysis
Diptheria a highly contagious bacterial disease that causes inflammation of the mucous membranes
Tetanus caused by bacteria usually found in soil, dust, manure, or on objects that cause jaw cramping and seizures
Pertusis a highly infection respiratory disease known for its uncontrolled, violent coughing that causes a whoop sound
Hib a bacterial disease that used to be the leading cause of bacterial meningitis before the invention of its vaccine
Measles a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes Koplik spot to appear after 2-3 days
Mumps a viral infection that affects the salivary glands and causes swelling of the parotid glands and can lead to orchitis
Rubella a viral disease also known as German measles that can cause birth defects if contracted during pregnancy
Hepatitis B a viral disease spread through needles, sex with an infected person or blood
Meningococcal Meningitis a bacterial disease causing inflammation of the membranes covering the brain
Conjunctivitis a viral or bacterial infection that causes redness, drainage, and itching of the eye
Impetigo a bacterial infection of the skin that is very contagious and forms honey-colored scabs
Cellulitis a bacterial infection that causes warm, red, swollen skin and can show signs of streaking
MRSA a bacterial infection resistant to common antibiotics
Warts a skin infection caused by HPV and is treated with local destruction
Herpes a viral infection with no cure that causes painful blisters and open sores
Hand, Foot, Mouth disease a contagious viral illness caused by the Coxsackie virus
Ringworm a fungal infection that causes a circular, red, itchy rash
Candidiasis a fungal infection that causes white patches on the inner cheeks, tongue, roof of mouth, and throat
Pediculosis very common in school-age children, causes itching of the scalp a
Lyme Disease a tick-borne disorder
What should be monitored for a patient who has pertussis? Oxygenation levels
What kids are most at risk for Hib? Kids in daycare
Kopik spots are a sign of what disease? Measles
When should fluoride be given to infants? 6 months
When is binocularity established by? 4 months
When can an infant sit unsupported? 8 months
When can an infant stand holding onto furniture? 10 months
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