Preventive Pediatrics Pt I + Policy Statements (Drowning, MVA, BF) Flashcards
(185 cards)
Perfect first food for the newborn
Colostrum
Latching on and breastfeeding must be initiated during
First 30 minutes to 1 hour
Follow up of newborns discharged less than 48 hours should be within
48 hours of discharge
6 key motor development milestones
1) Sitting without support 2) Standing with assistance 3) Hand-and-knees crawling 4) Walking with assitance 5) Standing alone 6) Walking alone
Most powerful instruments available to the pediatrician in identifying concerns that may need monitoring or referral
History, observing the child, and thorough PE
Research shows that this helps children develop language and literacy skills, thus making them ready to learn and read in school
Reading aloud during the first years of life
Milestones of early literacy: Drops, throws book
6-12 mos
Milestones of early literacy: Turns board book pages
12-24 mos
Milestones of early literacy: Learns to turn paper pages
2-3 years
Milestones of early literacy: Starts to scribble
2-3 years
Milestones of early literacy: Turns pages one at a time
3-4 years
Milestones of early literacy: Sits still for longer stories
3-4 years
Milestones of early literacy: Scribbles and draws
3-4 years
Milestones of early literacy: Starts to copy letters and numbers
4-5 years
Milestones of early literacy: Likes pictures of baby faces
6-12 mos
Milestones of early literacy: Responds to own name
6-12 mos
Milestones of early literacy: Pats picture to show interest
6-12 mos
Milestones of early literacy: 2- to 4-word phrases
12-24 mos
Milestones of early literacy: Gives book to adult to read
12-24 mos
Milestones of early literacy: Points at picturs
12-24 mos
Milestones of early literacy: Turns book right-side up
12-24 mos
Milestones of early literacy: Adds 2-4 new words per day
2-3 yrs
Milestones of early literacy: Likes the same book again and again
2-3 yrs
Milestones of early literacy: Completes sentences and rhymes in familiar stories
2-3 yrs