Growth and development Flashcards
Cephalocaudal development
From head to feet
Proximodistal development
From center to extremity
If fun, ______ **
DON’T PICK THEM
When a baby is born, they all have a _____
grasp reflex
Anterior fontanel closes
12 - 18 months
Posterior fontanel closes
2 - 3 months
Why are new foods introduced to infants one at a time:
Immature GI tract
Allergies
The way we should position the ear of a two-year-old to look into it
Down and back
MC reason for failed toilet training
They are not ready
How many cups of milk should a 15-month toddler consume
2-3 cups
What age is the best friend stage
9-10
The major causes of accidents in children up to 1 year of age
Falls
Poisoning
Burns
Major cause of accidents for children 6-12
MVAs
When does growth rate decrease
6 - 12
How many calories per day does a school-age child require
2400