peds G&D Flashcards
(62 cards)
well child visits up to one year
- 2 weeks
- 1 mo
- 2 mo (i)
- 4 mo (i)
- 6 mo (i)
- 9 mo
- 12 mo (i)
well child visits after 1 year old
- 15 months (i)
- 18 months- final autism screen
- 2 years (i), then yearly
- 4 years= significant immunization visit
at what age can you predict a childs final height
- by 3 years
- premies catch up growth occurs during first 2-3 years
what objective measurements are taken at all pedi visits
- height
- weight
- head circumference/ FOC
vital trends in peds
- HR should be between 60-160
- pulse decreases over time
- SBP increases over time
what should kids weigh at their 2 week check up
- their birth weight
how do you weight babies/ kids
- dry diaper only
- no shoes
- no things in pockets
when should babies double their birth weight
- 5 months
when should babies triple their birth weight
- by 1 year
what should you do if you get a measurement that you do not expect
- remeasure
when should birth length double
- by 4 years
head circumference
- aka fronto-occipital circumference
- avg increase by 1 cm/ mo in first year
- reliable indicator of brain growth for up to 2 years*
when do cranial suture close
- 6 mo
- dont ossify until early adulthood
when do anterior fontanels close
- 9-18 months
BMI in children
- measure/ predictor for obesity and assoc health risks
- BMI > 95%= significant RF for nutritional abnormalities
why are developmental screenings important
- ID delays and their etiology
- maximize potential of child with appropriate intervention
- provide support/ reassurance
- dont ignore screening results*
- dont rely on informal screening*
- dont assume that dx a disorder is unnecessary because there is nothing that can be done
important parts of development
- gross motor
- fine motor
- language
- social
when do gross motor and fine motor skills progress
- greatest progress= first 3 years of life
- first year: rapid acquisition of gross and fine motor skills
- toddler/ preschooler: rxn time quickens, hand-eye coord, manual dexterity
- early childhood: lg muscle mvmt, coord is perfected, fine motor skills improve
when do babies sit alone momentarily
- 4-6 mo
when do babies roll on back to stomach *
- 5 mo (4-10 mo)
when do babies sit steadily*
- 7 mo (6-9 mo)
when do babies get to sitting
- 6- 11 mo
when do babies pull to standing*
- 10 mo (7-12 mo)
when do babies walk 3 steps alone
- 9-17 mo