Infant G/D Flashcards
(95 cards)
How much weight will an infant lose 3-4 days after birth
5-10%
what is the causes of weight loss of an infant post birth
- withdrawal of hormones from mother
- loss of excessive extra cellular fluid
- passage of meconium (feces) and urine
- Limited food intake
Size of newborn stomach at days 1;3, wekk 1; and 1 month
day 1 : cherry - 5-7 ml
day 3 : walnut - 22-27 ml
1 week: apricot - 45-60 ml
1 month: egg - 80-150 ml
newborn vs 1 yr: RR;HR;BP
NB: RR = 30-60 min; HR 120-160; BP 80/40
1yr: RR = 23-30;HR 100-120: BP 100/60
how long is fetal hemoglobin present in infants
5 months
T/F fetal hemoglobin has a shorter lifespan of RBCs but carries more O2
True
when does maternal iron stores diminish
5-6 months
When does digestive enzymes begin to function in infants
3 months - 6 months
why do infants drool
poorly coordinated swallow reflex
when do amylase and lipase begin functioning
4-6 months
Vision Growth @ birth to 1M
- follows object to midline
- can see 8-10 inches away
- prefers black/white images
Vision @ 2M
can lift and look BUT CANNOT cross midline
Vision @ 3M
interested in faces
begins to associate with visual stimuli and events
Vision @ 4M
CAN FOLLOW PAST MIDLINE;
hand regard;
recognizes familiar objects;
follows parents
vision @ 6M
directed reach;
depth perception
Vision @ 10M
Object Permanence
Hand control @ 7 months
can transfer objects from hand to hand
Hearing @ 3-6M
localizes sound:
begins to understand FEW words
hearing @ 6-12 months
says first meaningful word
hearing at 12M
hears and follow simple commands
When does the first deciduous tooth occur
5-6 M
Taste in infants
well developed as bitter and sour fluids are resisted while sweet is accepted
Head control @ 1 M;3M;4-6 M
1= marked head lag 3 = can hold head up 4-6 = well established head control
Age at which infant rolls from belly to back
5M