Growth and Development Flashcards
What can a high pitched cry indicate
neurologic disorder
Reflexes are important to assess in a newborn to assess
maturity of nervous system
Caput succedaneum
edema
-crosses midline
Cephalohematoma
does not cross midline
Absent red light reflex may indicate
congenital cataracts
retinoblastoma
Universal hearing screen frequency
- start at 1 month
- interventions by 6 months
Newborn exam
test primitive reflexes
-head lag normal
2 month old language
- cooing sounds
- vocalizes sounds that reflect happiness or being upset
2 month old personal social
focus on face smile
smiles responsively
infant growth rules
- doubles weight by 6 months
- triple by 1 year
- gains 1 oz/day
- grow 1 inch/month
Head circumference should increase by
0.5 inches per month
2 month old gross/fine motor
- grasping
- able to lift head 45 degrees when prone
Posterior fontanelle closes by
1-2 months
Anterior fontanelle closes by
9-18 months
4 month old gross motor
holds head steady
-can role supine to prone
4 month old fine motor
bring hands to mouth
-swing at dangling toys
4 month old language
smile spontaneously
babble
6 month old fine motor
-pass things from one hand to other
6 month old gross motor
sit up independently without support
-roll over in both directions
6 month old language
- says consonants (dada, baba)
- curious and look around environmentj
When should solid foods begin to be introduced
around 6 months
Teeth first erupting when
6 months
When should an infant be able to push themselves up on all fours
6 months
When do most reflexes disappear by
6 months