OnlineMedEd: Pediatrics - "Well Child" Flashcards
1
Q
List the main categories of a well-child check.
A
- Vaccinations
- Growth
- Assess for abuse/neglect
- Safety (smoking cessation, car seats, gun safety, pool safety, trampolines)
- Development
2
Q
The “most important” parameter of growth is ____________.
A
head circumference; the kid will divert nutrients from the body to the head for the growth of the brain, so if the head is not growing properly then definitely something is wrong
3
Q
In failure to thrive (less than the 5th percentile in a kid younger than 2), you need to evaluate what two categories of causes?
A
- Organic (e.g., genetic syndromes, heart failure, GI disturbances)
- Nonorganic (i.e., parents not feeding right)
4
Q
Kids can usually lift their heads by _____ months.
A
2
5
Q
Kids can ride a tricycle by _____ years.
A
3 (tri = 3)
6
Q
Kids can hop at _______ and skip at _______.
A
4 years; 5 years
7
Q
Kids can draw a triangle at _________ years.
A
5
