Fun Facts Flashcards

1
Q

Avg length at birth

A

20 inch

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2
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Avg weight at birth

A

7.5 lbs

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3
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Avg head at birth

A

13.5 inch

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4
Q

Infant weight doubled by…

A

4 to 5 months

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5
Q

Infant weight tripled by…

A

12 months

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6
Q

In 12 months infant length will be…

A

1.5x

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7
Q

In 12 months infant head will be…

A

10cm bigger

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8
Q

Weight of infant brain at 6 months

A

Half of adult brain

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9
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Weight of infant brain at 12 months

A

2.5x of weight at birth

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10
Q

Transformation of reflexes

A

Primitive to protective

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11
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Protective reflexes include…

A

Neck tightening to keep head upright
Parachute = arm extension to protect in case of fall

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12
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Size of heart at 12 months

A

Doubled

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13
Q

How long does it take for baby to produce sufficient digestive enzymes?

A

5 months

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14
Q

Trypsin: what is it for? Does a newborn have enough?

A

Breakdown protein
Sufficient amount at birth

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15
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Amylase: what is it for? Does a newborn have enough?

A

Breakdown carbs
Insufficient at birth

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16
Q

Lipase: what is it for? Does a newborn have enough?

A

Breakdown fat
Insufficient at birth

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17
Q

When do babies get teeth?

A

6-8 months

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18
Q

How many teeth at 1 yo?

A

4 to 8

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19
Q

Iron stores in baby

A

Sufficient at birth
Depleted at 6 to 9 months

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20
Q

First stage in Piaget’s cognitive development and its 4 sub stages

A

Sensorimotor, sub stages:
Reflexes
Primary circular reactions
Secondary circular reactions
Coordination of secondary schemes

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21
Q

Baby smiles at…

A

2 months

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22
Q

Baby plays social games at…

A

6 to 8 months

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23
Q

Stranger anxiety at…

A

8 months

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24
Q

Progression of baby motor skills

A

Head
Roll
Sit
Crawl
Stand
Walk

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25
Q

This sensory tool is well developed at birth

A

Hearing

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26
Q

Colic will go away in…

A

3 months

27
Q

Important neuro changes in toddlers

A

Refinement of motor skills
Cognitive growth
Develops appropriate language skills

28
Q

Myelination of brain and spine complete at…

A

24 months

29
Q

Toddler myelination results in…

A

Improve coordination and balance
Sphincter control
Use of protective reflexes
Increase in language skills

30
Q

When do bladder and kidneys function at adult level?

A

16 to 24 months

31
Q

Normal toddler UOP

A

1 mL/kg/hr

32
Q

What is telegraphic speech?

A

Short simple sentences.

33
Q

Hours of sleep for 3 yo

A

12

34
Q

Hours of sleep for 2 yo

A

13

35
Q

Hours of sleep for 18 months

A

13.5

36
Q

Dental caries in primary teeth leads to…

A

Improper formation of permanent teeth
Improper width of dental arch

37
Q

Hours of sleep for preschooler

A

10-13

38
Q

When is the immune system as mature as an adult’s?

A

10 years old

39
Q

Size of bladder (rule of thumb)

A

Age + 2 oz

40
Q

Amblyopia

A

“Lazy eye”

41
Q

Hours of sleep for 10-12 yo

A

9-10

42
Q

Hours of sleep for 8-10 yo

A

10-12

43
Q

Hours of sleep for 6-8 yo

A

12

44
Q

Malocclusion

A

Crooked teeth

45
Q

2nd most rapid period of growth

A

Adolescence

46
Q

Avg age of menarche

A

12.8 (9-15 yo)

47
Q

How old is infant?

A

Birth to 12 months

48
Q

How old is a toddler?

A

1 to 3 years old

49
Q

How old is a preschooler?

A

3 to 6 years old

50
Q

How old is a school aged kid?

A

6 to 12 years old

51
Q

How old is an adolescent?

A

11 to 20 years old

52
Q

How old is an early adolescent?

A

10 to 13 years old

53
Q

How old is a middle adolescent?

A

14 to 16 years old

54
Q

How old is a late adolescent?

A

17 to 20 years old

55
Q

Principles of atraumatic care

A

Minimize physical stress
Minimize separation from parent
Family centered
Promote a sense of control

56
Q

Characteristics of a medical home

A

Continuous care
All insurances welcome
Family centered

57
Q

What is a selective screening?

A

Done when a risk assessment indicates RFs of a disorder

58
Q

Risk factors for vulnerable child syndrome

A

Preterm
Congenital anomaly
Newborn jaundice
Handicapping condition
Accident or illness
Crying or feeding problems

59
Q

Long term risks for premature infant

A

Cognitive delays
Visual impairment
Chronic lung disease
Cerebral palsy
ADHD
Learning disabilities
Difficulties socializing
Vulnerable child syndrome
Alterations in muscle tone

60
Q

GI differences in youngsters that affects drug absorption

A

Higher ph
Larger small intestine
Decreased enzymes
Slower gastric emptying
Increased intestinal motility

61
Q

IM absorption in youngsters

A

Decreased due to smaller muscles

62
Q

Factors affecting distribution of meds in children

A

Higher percentage water in body
Lower body fat
Faster intracellular fluid exchange
Immature liver
Less plasma proteins for drug binding
Immature blood brain barrier

63
Q

At risk for sepsis

A

Immunocompromised
Urinary tract abnormalities
Less than 1 month old
Chronic health problems