Pediatrics Flashcards
(41 cards)
New born weight
N 2,500-4,000 g
Low <2,500 g
Very Low <1,500 g
Extremely Low <1,000 g
New born height
18-22 in
Best indicator of quantitative changes
Weight
Best indicator of qualitative changes
Behavior
Oh zee my bebe eats fast
Ovum, sperm, zygote (1st human cell), morulla (8-16 cells, blastocyst (implanted cell), embryo (2 mos), fetus
Age of viability
20-24 weeks
Full term
37-42 weeks
Complete cessationbof cardiopulmonary and circulatory functions and the entire cerebral cortex including brain stem
Death
Head to tail
Cephalocaudal
Near to far
Proximodistal
Mass to specific
Gross to fine
Learning by doing
Enactive
Learning by observing
Vicarious
Feeding cues (cheek, side of the mouth)
Rooting
Feeding cues (lips)
Sucking
Protective cues (ant. tongue)
Spitting/ Extrusion
Feeding cues (post. tongue)
Swallowing
Assessment for sciatic nerve injury
Stepping/ dancing reflex
Infant supine, turns head side to side
Tonic nexk/ boxing/ fencing reflex
Strong/ weak grasp
Darwin/ palmar grasp
Touch sole, curls
Plantar grasp
Stroke heel to toe, fanning
Babinski
Purpose of complementary feeding
Prevent anemia
1st food
Cereals, Am