Growth And Development Flashcards
1
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Neonate (newborn)
A
Central nervous system is not well developed
Movements are uncoordinated and lack purpose
2
Q
Neonate (newborn) Reflexes
A
Moro- startled (clap)
Rooting- cheek is touched and root for milk
Sucking- when lips are touched
Grasping - when the plan is stroked
3
Q
Infancy ( birth - 1 year )
A
Learn to walk
Eat solid foods
Talk to communicate
Stable sleep and feeding patterns
4
Q
Infancy months
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1 month – can hold head up
6 month – two lower teeth, start to chew, hold bottle, sit alone
5
Q
Toddlerhood ( 1-3 years )
A
- Growth rate slower than infancy
- Gaining control of bowel and bladder function
- Play alongside other kids, very possessive ‘mine’
3 years bladder training completed
6
Q
Preschool ( 3-6 years )
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- are thinner and more graceful
- learning right from wrong
- learning to play with other children
- prefer parent of the opposite sex
7
Q
Middle childhood ( 6-8 years )
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- developing good feelings and attitude about oneself
- like going to school
- bossy
- learning to read, write
8
Q
Late childhood ( 9-12 years )
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- becoming independent of adults
- learning how to study
- onset of period
- parents and children disagree
9
Q
Adolescence
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- rapid growth in physical, sexual, emotional, social changes
- awkward stage
- girls menstruation 10-14 years
- boys ejaculation 12-14 years
- accepting changes in the body
10
Q
Young Adulthood ( 18-40 years )
A
- little physical growth
- choosing education and career
- selecting partner
- satisfactory sex life
- planning on kids
11
Q
Middle Adulthood ( 40-65 years )
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- adjusting to physical changes
- developing leisure activities
- hearing loss
- menopause
- face wrinkles and grey hair
12
Q
Late Adulthood ( 65 - older years )
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- decreased strength and loss of health
- coping with partners death
- adjusting to retirement and reduced income
- preparing for ones death
