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Peds Exam 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is head lag? | head falls back when lifted |
| What is also known as the startle reflex? | Moro reflex |
| What is rooting? | Touch cheek, turns head, in anticipation of feeding |
| What is the tonic neck reflex? | fencing position, head to one side, arm and leg extended on same side, opposite side flexed |
| When does the tonic neck reflex disappear? | 7 months |
| What is molding? | Head is out of shape after delivery due to bones not ossified |
| How much weight does a baby lose in the first 3-4 days after birth? | 5-10% |
| How many wet diapers should a newborn have a day? | 6 |
| What is turgor? | Tenting, should return in less than 3 seconds, if not newborn is dehydrated |
| What is lanugo? | fine hair that covers newborns body |
| What is vernix caseosa? | cheese-like substance that covers babys skin to protect baby in utero |
| What is milia? | white pin-point pimples caused by obstructed subaceous glands |
| What are stork bites? | Birthmarks caused by broken blood vessels |
| What are mongolian spots? | bluish discoloration of skin, most common in african americans/native americans/mediterranean and usually appear on back/buttocks |
| What is desquamation? | peeling of skin in first week of life |
| What is ieterus neonatorum? | Yellow skin due to rapid destruction of RBC's not needed extrauterine |
| What is meconium? | black tarry stools which are a mixture of amniotic fluid and secretions |
| What color is breast fed baby's stool? | bright yellow, soft, pasty |
| What color is bottle fed baby's stool? | more solid yellow, brown |
| When after birth should a baby be breastfed? | one hour |
| How soon after birth should a baby be bottle fed? | 4-5 hours |
| How much can a newborn's stomach hold? | 90cc's |
| How often does a newborn's stomach empty? | 2-3 hours |
| How long should you count for an apical pulse on a newborn? | one full minute |
| What is the target for newborn's respirations? | 40 |
| When does an infant hold their chin up? | one month |
| When does an infant hold their chest up? | two months |
| When does an infant roll over? | 4 months |
| When does an infant sit up? | 5-6 months |
| When does an infant pull themselves up to a standing position? | 8 months |
| When does an infant creep? | 9 months |
| When does an infant walk with help? | 10 months |
| When does an infant stand alone? | 11 months |
| When does an infant walk independently? | 12 months |
| What is the grasp reflex? | when you touch palm of hand flexion occurs |
| When does the grasp reflex disappear? | 3 months |
| What is prehension? | the ability to grasp objects between fingers and thumb |
| When does a child start prehension? | 5-6 months |
| What is the parachute reflex? | When child is thrown up in air in prone position arms fly out to sides |
| What is pincer? | grasp, coordination of index finger and thumb |
| When does a child start pincer? | 1 year |
| What is the definition of colic? | paroxysmal abdominal pain |
| What is the colic hold? | infant face down in palm of hand with body laid across forearm |
| What is a normal newborn's sleep pattern? | 4 hour intervals with up to 8 hour intervals by age 6 months |
| How should an infant be placed to sleep? | on their back |
| What is the family bed? | Baby sleeps in bed with parents |
| How many physical exams does an infant have in their first year of life and what are they called? | 5 and called well baby visits |
| How much formula should an infant have each feeding? | 4-7oz |
| How do you determine if an infants diet is adequate? | are they gaining weight? failure to thrive? |
| How long is an infants digestive system immature? | until 6 months old |
| What is the stomach capacity of an infant at 12 months? | 200mL |
| How often should an infant be breastfed? | every 2-3 hours |
| How often should an infant be bottle fed? | every 3-4 hours |
| Can you put rice cereal in an infants bottle? | NO |
| What position should you feed an infant in? | semi upright in a cradle hold |
| How often should you burp an infant while feeding? | every 1/2 to 1 oz |
| What is the first food that should be introduced? | rice cereal |
| How many new foods should you introduce at a time? | one |
| How many days should you wait until you introduce a new food? | 4 days |
| How much of a new food should be given at a time? | 1 teaspoon |
| When does amaylase and lipase mature in the digestive tract to digest fats? | 6 months |
| When should you begin to wean an infant off the bottle? | 5-6 months and usually complete by age 2 |
| What is CHI? | closed head injury |
| What can an enlarged hypothalmus blocking the airway cause? | SIDS |
| What is the leading cause of death in babies after one month of age? | SIDS |
| When do most SIDS deaths occur? | 2-4 months |
| What is the Erikson stage of infants 1-12 months old? | trust/mistrust |
| What is the Erikson stage of toddlers 1-3 years? | autonomy vs shame and doubt |
| When is the mylination of the spinal cord nearly complete? | 2 years |
| When should a child be potty trained? | 2 1/2 to 3 years |
| What happens to a toddlers respirations? | shift from abdominal to chest |
| When are the deciduous teeth complete? | 2 1/2 years |
| How many words should a child be able to speak by age 3? | 90 |
| How much food should a toddler be fed at each meal? | 1 tablespoon per year of solid food |
| What are some examples of nutritious snack food? | cheese, crackers, fruit |
| What is the leading cause of disability and death in children? | accidents |
| What kind of play do toddlers exhibit? | parallel play |