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Pediatrics-Toddlers, Preschooler, and School Age Child

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average weight gain for a toddler   4-6 pounds/year  
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average height gain for a toddler   3 inches/year  
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the formula to calculate toddlers height for when they become an adult   2X height at age 2  
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physiologic control of the bladder occurs for a toddler when   18-24 months  
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What does successful toilet training depend on for a toddler   physiologic control, readiness by toddler, and the parents  
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amount of sleep for a toddler   10-14 hours/day  
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how many deciduous teeth does a toddler have by the age of 3   14-16 teeth  
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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.  
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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.  
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remember- HEIGHT AND WEIGHT ARE CONSISTANT BUT SLOWER THAN INFANCY. (toddler)   .  
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remember- THE PINCER GRASP IS AN INFANT SKILL AND SHOULD ALREADY BE PRESENT. (toddler)   .  
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what do transitional objects do for a toddler   give security and help deal with stress  
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what are examples of transitional objects for a toddler   blanket, stuffed animal, and pacifier, etc...  
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define separation anxiety for a toddler   fear of abandonment  
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define body integrity fears for a toddler   fear of unknown about their body  
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when a toddler shows assertion of control and independence, and is a part of normal development, what is the term for this   temper tantrum  
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when a toddler shows assertion of control and independence, and they like being able to make choices, what is the term for this   negativism  
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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  
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signals significant stress level, retreat to an earlier development stage this is defined as what for a toddler   regression  
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do any new skills develope during regression time? Why?   no because of the amount of stress the child is experiencing  
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what percentage of the brain for toddler is developed by the age of 2   75%  
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is depth perception for a toddler completed   no continues but not finished  
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during toddler period what happens to the immune system   increased exposure so colds and infections increase  
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remember- TODDLER SLEEP HOURS MAY BE WITH OR WITHOUT NAPS   .  
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what is the task of a toddler   locomotion  
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age range of a toddler   1-3 years  
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remember- TODDLER PERIOD THEY LEARN TO DO FOR THEMSELVES   .  
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why is stress more intense for a toddler   they feel it can not express it so they act out  
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biggest fear for a toddler   dying/death and abandoment issues  
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average weight gain for preschooler   4 1/2 - 6 1/2 pounds/year  
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average height gain for preschooler   2-3 inches/year  
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remember- LEGS GROW FASTER THAN THE TRUNK IN A PRESCHOOLER   .  
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how does the body change for preschooler   fat storing mechanisms change and body streamlines, becomes less chubby as fat is replaced by muscle  
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what is the percentage of brain growth for a preschooler   90% complete  
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remember- HEAD GROWTH FOR A PRESCHOOLER SLOWS DOWN   .  
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what is the average sleep time for a preschooler   12 hours/day  
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how many teeth do preschoolers have   all and some start to fall out  
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preschooler begin to develope a conscience "right vs. wrong" what is the most common thing they like to do   tell on people  
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most common fears of preschooler   unfamiliar enviroment or people - separation and abandonment  
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reason a toddler acts out   limited vocabulary  
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what is the toddlers speaking capacity   40-60 words  
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what is the toddlers understanding capacity   in the hundreds  
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remember- SHOULD NOT LIE OR JOKE WITH A TODDLER/PRESCHOOLER   .  
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average height gain in school age child   2 inches/year  
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average weight gain in school age child   4 1/2 - 6 1/2 pounds/year  
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why is obesity more likely to happen to the school age child   because of the prepubertal growth spurt  
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define obesity   weigh 20% more than the recomended weight for your height  
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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   .  
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for the school age girl when does prepubertal growth spurt happen   10 years old  
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for the school age boy when does prepubertal growth spurt happen   12 years old  
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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  
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define prepubescence   period of time between middle childhood and adolescence during which a growth spurt and development of secondary sex characteristics occurs.  
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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  
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what are the secondary sex characteristics for the school age girl   breast-pubic hair-body shape changes  
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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  
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note- GIRLS ARE USUALLY ABOUT 2 YEARS AHEAD OF BOYS   .  
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at what age does a girl reach puberty   12 years old  
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at what age does a boy reach puberty   14 years old  
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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  
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for the school age child what are their common fears   being hurt-kidnapped-failing-letting people down-bullies-loss of loved ones-poor performance  
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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  
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what is enuresis   bedwetting  
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define ADHD   disorder involving hyperactivity and difficulty focusing  
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what is STD   sexualy transmitted disease  
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what is pediculosis   lice  
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define anorexia/bulimia   eating disorders caused by emotional disturbances,causes malnutrition  
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