Growth And Development Flashcards
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Growth
Physical changes
Development
Adapting to your environment
What kind of pattern does growth and development usually follow
Orderly predictable
Growth: cephalocaudal pattern
Development: Proximodistal pattern
Principles of development
Simple skills develop separately and independently
Each body system grows at its own rate
Body system functions become differentiated over time
Developmental theories
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Stages of development
Gestational period-begins at conception and ends at birth
Last about 40 weeks
Maternal health connected to fetal health
Embryonic phase
Fetus
Health problems during gestation(cycle)
Maternal health
Maternal nutrition
Teratogen exposure
Maternal age
Neonatal period
Birth to 28 days
Critical time of adapting
-when respiration is established
Independent circulation
Thermoregulation
Production of Urine
Bowel function
Reflexes present at birth
Infant
1 month to 1 year
Period of rapid growth
Learn by doing
Central task:development of trust
Infant reflexes
Neonate common health problems
Respiratory distress
Birth injuries
Congenital anomalies
Infections
Jaundice
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Substance addiction
Neonate assessment and intervention
Apgar score
Feeding
Infancy
Growth
Teeth
Feeding
Sleep
Motor Development
Sensorimotor phase
Infant common health problems
Crying and Colic
Failure to thrive
Dental caries
Abuse and neglect
Unintentional injury
Sudden infant death syndrome
Infant assessment and intervention
Assessment every 2, 4, 6, and 12 months
Interventions:
Nutrition
Colic
Immunization
Play
Safety
Toddler
1 years to 3 years
Growth rate is slower
Rapid language development
Explores environment and attempts to become autonomous
Common toddler health problems
Unintentional injury
Infections
Immunization
Delayed toilet training
Preschool stage
Head and trunk proportions get closer
Controls bodily functions
Can communicate with language
Able to separate from parents
Develops conscience
Preschooler common health problems
Similar to toddler
Communicable disease
Poisoning
Enuresis
Child abuse
Preschooler assessment
Weight and Vital signs
Nutrition
Sleep
Vision
Dental hygiene
Safety
School readiness
Interventions for preschooler
Handwashing
Oral care
Nutrition
Rest
Safety
School aged children
6-12
Slimmer appearance with lower center of gravity
Uses thought process to experience actions and events
Can develop relationship outside of home
School age common health problems
Obesity
Asthma
Injuries
School age assessment
BMI
Scoliosis screening
Immunization
Nutrition
Visual accuity
Sleep pattern
Allergies
Dental hygiene
Safety
