Physiology and Flashcards
(124 cards)
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difference in kids resp system
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kids have high anterior larynx and floppy epiglottis
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difference in kids cardio system
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small blood volume so minor blood losses can have major clinical implications
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what is prominent in the head of a kid
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occiput
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what predisposes kids to hypothermia
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large surface area
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what are less well protected in kids
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underlying structures under the ribs and sternum as their is lack of complete ossification of the ribs/sternum
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what is the most important predictor of personality of kids
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childs early relationship with primary caregiver
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when do babies form strong attachment to one individual and get separation and stranger anxiety
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7-11 months
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what stage is between 6 weeks to 7 months
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attention sought from different individuals
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are babies social in the first 6 weeks
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no they are asocial
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the attachment when infant shows no sign of distress when mother leaves
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avoidant attachment
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difference between insecure avoidant adolescents type A and C
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A is avoiding intimacy etc whereas C is more severe such as attention seeking
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what is the process between caregiver and infant in which they are able to tune in to each others physical and emotional states
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attunement
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is temperament heritable
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yes
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what is the basic foundation of personality
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temperament
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motor development in babies occurs in what direction
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cephalocaudal eg ie child masters head control first
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what needs to be lost to allow the development of voluntary movement
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primitive motor reflexes
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average baby will be walking by how long
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12 months and normal range is up to 18 months
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what is asymmetric tonic neck reflex
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if head turns to one side, limbs flex and extend on each side to stabilise baby
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what is the moro primitive reflex
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when babies head suddenly falls back, infant grasps with arms
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adolescence is between
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10-19
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youth is between
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15-24
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young people is between
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10-24
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is there child concern if both under 13 having sexual activity
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yes
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when can you weigh kids in vests and pants
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when over 2
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measuring head circumference where
where it is widest
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what is true central precocious puberty
normal pubertal development occurring abnormally early so less than 8 in girls and less than 9 in boys
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why are boys taller than girls
boys have delayed peak height velocity, boys PHV is greater than girls due to testosterone, boys are taller pre puberty
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thyroid karotype bloods is especially important in
turners
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what is secure attachment
distressed when mother leaves
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when does human brain development begin
3rd week post conception
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endoderm produces
gut and respiratory system
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what levels are higher in the anterior region of the brain
Pax6
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what levels are high in the posterior region of the brain
Emx2
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the brain is initially smooth in contour, what word would describe that
lissencephalic
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what do we develop gyro and sulk
accommodate the proliferating neuronal populations
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what cells aid the movement of neurones
radial glial
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what do axons do
transmit signals from neurones
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what do dendrites do
gather info and transmit to neurones
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is neuronal cell death a normal part of brain development
yes
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what cells form myelin sheaths
oligodendrocyte progenitor cells
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visual deprivation in early post natal life will after the
primary visual cortex
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when is the brain almost fully grown
shortly after birth
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estrogen can make girls more prone to
stress
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androgen supposed to make boys more resilient to
stress
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defects in neural tube closure
anencephaly and spina bifida
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failure of brain vesicles to form
holoprosencephaly
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what gene encodes a myelin protein present in the CNS
PLP1
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disorder of PLP1 gene
Pelizaeus merzbacher
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what is a regression disorder
retts syndrome
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what are these: Griffiths, bayleys, schedules of growing skills, ADOS
developmental assessment
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developmental assessment for autism
ADOS
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if the rate kids learn skills varies but does the sequence of skills stay the same
yes
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these are: moro, sucking and rooting, palmar and plantar grasp, asymmetric tonic neck reflex
primitive motor reflexes
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how do measure height when over 2
rigid rule with T piece or stadiometer
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when is a child on the X centime if the point is exactly on the centime line or within---of a space of the centile line
1/4
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onset of puberty in male is indicated by
increase in test volume
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onset of female puberty is by
development of breast buds
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is true central precocious puberty more common in girls or boys
girls
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what is pubertal delay
absence of secondary sexual development in a girl age 13 or boy age 14
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is pubertal delay more common in boys or girls
boys
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what is classed as short stature
less than 2nd centime or greater than 2 standard deviations below mid parental height
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what does breast feeding reduced incidence of
otitis medial, dental caries and malocclusion
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does breast feeding affect mental health of abby and mother
yes
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does breastmilk help with IQ
yes
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does breast milk reduced incidence of obesity in both childhood and adulthood
yes
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does breastmilk improve response to immunisations
yes
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does breast milk reduces incidence of UC and crohns
yes
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what can breastfeeding do fro mum
-- Reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancer
- Reduced risk of CVD
- Reduced risk of osteoporosis
- Reduced risk of obesity and T2DM
- Delays return to fertility resulting in better birth spacing
- Supports the mother-baby relationship and the mental health of both
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ways you can reduce transmission of HIV from mother to infant
anti retroviral treatment for mother and infant,
birth by Caesarean section and avoiding breast feeding
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should women with HIV breastfeed
no
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what does WHO recommend a woman living with HIV in a deprived area of the world should do
recommends they can breastfeed if they are taking HIV drugs
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does breast size affect the amount of milk produced
no
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what tissue in the breast proliferates and begins producing colostrum
glandular tissue
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what inhibits milk production
progesterone
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when are levels of prolactin highest
at night
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what is responsible for milk delivery
oxytocin
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when hormone levels are higher when mother and baby are in contact
oxytocin
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signs of good attachment of baby
baby having good mouthfuls of breast and babies chin indenting the breast
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is it possible to overfeed a breast fed baby
no
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how often should baby be fed in the first few weeks
at least 8-12 times a day
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do babies need a lot of milk in the first 72hours
no
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what does breastmilk have that formula doesn't
immunoglobulin, anti-inflammatories and enzymes
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what is the first form of milk produced by the mammary glands immediately following birth
colostrum
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colostrum has high levels of what
lactoferrin
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does colostrum have a laxative affect
yes
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is the composition of breast milk always the same
no it is constantly changing
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is breast milk at the beginning or end of the feed higher in fat
end of the feed
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who should decide when baby should come off breast
baby
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what can encourage breast milk flow prior to expressing
stroking or massaging the breast
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how long can you keep breastmilk in the fridge
5 days
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what should not be used to warm or defrost breast milk
microwave
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what is recommended if baby cannot feed from breast in early days
cup or spoon feeding but not bottle
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what regulates temp, heart rate, and breathing rate in baby
skin to skin
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what can develop from using creams and lotions on painful nipples
dermatitis
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what is engorgement
painful swelling of the breasts
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what is mastitis
red inflamed breast
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should mothers with engorgement or mastitis stop breastfeeding
no
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what relieves symptoms of mastitis
expressing milk between feeds
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how many wet nappies and dirty nappies do you want in the first 24hrs
6+wet and 3+dirty
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making clicking sound as they feed and have difficult attaching to the breast
tongue tie
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breastfeeding and medications
breast feed before taking meds - so best to take meds before babies longest sleep period
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what should all pregnant and breastfeeding woman take
vitamin D supplement
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what should breastfeed babies be given from birth to 1 year of age
daily vitamin D supplement
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do formula fed babies need vitamin D supplement
no unless they are below the required need
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is infant formula sterile
no
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formula fed babies have increased risk of
cardiovascular disease in the future
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what kind of water should you use for formula fed babies
tap as bottled can contain sodium and sulphate levels which are too high for babies
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do you need to cool milk under running cold tap in formal fed babies
ys
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where should you drop the milk to test for temperature
wrist
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can you store prepared infant formula
advised not to but can
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how to warm up refrigerated milk
placed in a jug of hot water for a few minutes
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early cues baby is hungry
moving head and mouth around and sucking on fingers
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what is the last sign that a baby is hungry
crying
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what is splaying fingers a sign of
baby needs break from feeding
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when can you start including foods into formula fed babies
6 months
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is there any benefits to switching to follow on formula
no
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if baby has lactose intolerance you need to give
lactose free infant formula
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what can happen after gastroenteritis
secondary lactose intolerance that is temporary
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babies on lactose free link need extra care when
brushing teeth
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toddlers from 1 year should be obtaining the majority of their nutrients from
food
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human milk fortifier are used in
very low birthweight babies
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formula fed babies can be offered what in hot weather
cooled boiled water
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what is enteral feeding
via tube
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parental feeding is
nurtivition into bloodstream via IV
