Exam #2 Flashcards
(40 cards)
What age would you expect teething or eruption of baby teeth?
5-7 months
How often should growth and development be identified for 12 month infant?
every 2 months
What developmental skill would be appropriate for a 6 month old infant?
holds/brings bottle to mouth
Stairs w/o baby gait and bunk beds are considered?
Safety hazards
Preschool age ranges from?
3-6 years
What behavior would require a referral to a professional?
4 yr old insists on watching bathroom behavior
What age should a child have their first dental visit?
2 yr
What activity would be suspected of a play group of 5 year old children?
playing Doctor with one Doctor and one patient
What age will children differentiate if they are left or right handed?
2-3 yrs
What cognitive task should be attainable by one year?
Feeding themselves
What are average vitals of a Toddler?
Temp: 98-99
Pulse: 90-120
Respirations: 20-30
B/P: 99/64
Why is it important to check B/P in a toddler?
High B/P could be a sign of Polycystic Kidney Disease
What are average vitals of an Infant?
Temp: 97-98.6
Respiratory: 40-60
Heart Rate: 120-160
B/P: 60-80 over 30-45
What are the average vitals of a Preschooler?
Heart Rate: 90-100
B/P: 100/60
Respiration: 22-25
What are the average vitals of a School aged child?
Heart Rate: 90
B/P: 100/60
Respirations: 20
What are the average vital signs of an Adolescent?
B/P: 120/80
HR: 60-100
RR: 12-20
What is considered a choking hazard?
- Small play area items
- Food hazards: candy, popcorn, grapes, seeds, large pieces of meat
- Balloons
How long does the American Academy of pediatrics recommend breastfeeding?
first 6 months of life
Breast Milk feeding
- promotes bonding
- hastens delivery of placenta
- production of colostrum
- “real breastmilk” appears around 3rd day after delivery
Bottle-feeding
- require feeding every 3-4 hours
- never prop a bottle and leave infant
- putting juice or milk in nighttime bottle can lead to dental infections
Weaning and solid foods
- weaning should be done gradually
- solid foods can be introduced after the 5th month
- prioritize iron rich foods (vegetable, meats)
What should you encourage a child to do to improve their dental health?
- encourage good dental hygiene
- proper brushing
What is a sign of sexual abuse in children?
STI symptoms
Moral Development in an Adolescent
- cognitive development is a prerequisite for moral reasoning
- parents influence moral judgement
- positive listening and empathy encourage moral development
- slowly gain an understanding of duty and obligation
- many teens begin to question everything and everyone as they develop their autonomy, this can place them in opposition with adults
