NURS 330 (PEDS) Flashcards
(174 cards)
Jordan’s Principle
Puts the childs needs before the logistics and the money
30-36 months SPEECH AND LANGUAGE
Almost all speech understood by strangers
Infants PLAY
solitary
Potential “RED FLAGS” in infants
- frequently in “fisted position” after 6 months.
- too tight or too floppy.
- not bringing both hands to midline by 10 months.
- no pincer grasp by 10 months
- not smiling by 4 months
Toddlers (1-3 years) GROSS MOTOR
Begins walking with ease
Can run
Can kick and throw balls well
Can jump.
12 months FINE MOTOR
Transfers objects from hand to hand
24 months FINE MOTOR
can hold crayon/marker and begin to color, turns pages, builds towers of 6 blocks.
36 months FINE MOTOR
Copies circle/cross shapes, can color within the lines.
5 Years FINE MOTOR
starts to write letters, can draw a person.
Toddler PLAY
Parallel - beside each other, but not together
Potential “RED FLAGS” in toddlers
- not walking by 18 months
- unaware of environmental changes/routine
- poor/no eye contact
- difficulty calming self
- not responding to noise, sounds or familiar voices
- not engaging in pretend play
Preschool FINE MOTOR
- button clothing
- hold crayon
- build small blocks
- use scissors
- board games
- draws self-portrait
Preschool PLAY
Associative (interact with each other, become helpful)
Potential “RED FLAGS” in preschool
- lack of socialization/not playing
- can’t follow simple directions or carry out self-care tasks
- can’t undo big buttons
- can’t put on shoes by 3 years
School Age FINE MOTOR
- refined and more focused
- musical instruments
- focus in school
- smaller lego
School Age GROSS MOTOR
6-8 years: join sports teams
more coordinated (less falls/tumbles)
School Age COGNITIVE
- focus/concentrate for longer periods
- Gain independence
- can take part in cognitive activities
- reading/writing
School age PLAY
cooperative
Potential “RED FLAGS” school age
- lack of friends
- academic failure
- aggressive behaviour
- bullying/fighting
- abusive to animals
- overt sexual behaviour
Adolescence SOCIAL/COGNITIVE
- increased independence
- challenge authority
- increased reliance on peers
- mood swings
- become experimental
Potential “RED FLAGS” adolescence
- uninterested in family life
- anger
- suicidal thoughts
- addiction
- eating disorders
- accidents (increased risk taking)
How much should babies gain per week from 2-6months?
about 70-120g/wk
At what age should weight be doubled?
By about 5 months
At what age should weight be tripled?
By about 12 months