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CPN Review
Flashcards to study for the certified pediatric nursing certification
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Nursing
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07/12/2016

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Term
prenatal stage
Definition
conception to birth
Term
neonatal stage
Definition
birth to 28 days
Term
infancy stage
Definition
birth to about 12 months
Term
toddler stage
Definition
1-3 years
Term
preschool stage
Definition
3-6 years
Term
middle childhood (school-age) stage
Definition
6-12 years
Term
adolescent stage
Definition
12-18 years
Term
cephalocaudal development
Definition
Head-to-tail (head-to-toe) development: Control over the head/mouth/eyes precedes control over the upper body/torso/legs
Term
proximodistal development
Definition
Midline-to-peripheral development: Progresses from the center of the body to the extremities (i.e. arm movement before fine motor finger ability).
Term
mass-to-specific development
Definition
Development in which a child masters simple operations before complex ones
Term
Erikson's psychosocial development:
Infancy (birth to 1 year)
Definition
trust vs mistrust
Term
Erikson's psychosocial development:
Toddler stage (1-3 years)
Definition
autonomy vs guilt
Term
Erikson's psychosocial development:
Preschool stage (3-6 years)
Definition
initiative vs guilt
Term
Erikson's psychosocial development:
School-age (6-12 years)
Definition
industry vs inferiority
Term
Erikson's psychosocial development:
Adolescence (12-19 years)
Definition
identity vs role diffusion/confusion
Term
leading cause of morbidity in children
Definition
unintentional injury
Term
BMI =
Definition

weight (kg)


height (m2)

Term
Sucking reflex
Definition
How to elicit: Touch infant's lips with finger

Disappears: 3-4 months
Term
Rooting reflex
Definition
How to elicit: Stroke corner of mouth

Disappears: 3-4 months
Term
Moro (startle) reflex
Definition
How to elicit: Make loud noise or simulate falling. Infant should extend then flex arms and fingers.

Decreases: 3-4 months
Disappears: 6 months
Term
Palmar grasp reflex
Definition
How to elicit: Place index fingers into infant's hands.

Disappears: 3-4 months
Term
Tonic neck reflex
Definition
How to elicit: Place infant in supine position and turn head to one side. The upper and lower extremities on that side extend while the opposite extremities flex.

Decreases: 3-4 months
Disappears: 6 months
Term
Stepping reflex
Definition
How to elicit: Hold infant under axillae in standing position. Place feet on flat surface.

Disappears: before walking
Term
birth weight doubles by _____
Definition
5-6 months of age
Term
birth weight triples by _____
Definition
12 months of age
Term
average 6 month weight is _____
Definition
16 lbs (7.2 kg)
Term
average 12 month weight is _____
Definition
21.4 lbs (9.7 kg)
Term
head circumference increases by 1/3 by _____
Definition
12 months of age
Term
During infancy, chest circumference is usually _____ compared to head circumference
Definition
1 inch (2 cm) less
Term
anterior fontanel closes between _____
Definition
12-18 months
Term
posterior fontanel closes by _____
Definition
2 months of age
Term
Solid food should not be introduced until an infant is _____ of age.
Definition
4-6 months
Term
Breast milk or formula should remain the primary source of nutrition until _____, although solid foods should be added.
Definition
6-12 months of age
Term
Why are new foods introduced slowly and 1 at a time to an infant?
Definition
due to the possibility of food allergies
Term
When are finger foods (teething crackers, raw fruit, etc) introduced?
Definition
8-9 months
Term
When does primary tooth eruption occur?
Definition
6 months
Term
average urine output during infancy
Definition
350-550 ml/day of urine
Term
When does head lag disappear?
Definition
3 months
Term
When can an infant roll from front to back?
Definition
5 months
Term
When can an infant sit unsupported?
Definition
8 months
Term
When can an infant pull up to stand?
Definition
9 months
Term
When can an infant cruise (walk while holding onto stationery objects)?
Definition
10 months
Term
When can an infant walk while holding someone's hand?
Definition
12 months
Term
Infant can actively hold a rattle at _____.
Definition
3 months
Term
Infant can grasp voluntarily at _____.
Definition
5 months
Term
Infant can make a hand-to-hand transfer at about _____.
Definition
5 months
Term
Infant develops pincer grasp at _____.
Definition
9-10 months
Term
How tall of a block tower will an infant attempt at 12 months?
Definition
2 blocks
Term
Children should use a rear-facing car seat until child is how old?
Definition
2 years
Term
SIDS teaching
Definition
  • Encourage breast feeding
  • Get routine immunizations
  • Sleep in supine position
  • Use a firm sleep surface
  • No bed-sharing
  • No soft bedding
  • Prevent overheating
  • Discourage exposure to smoke, alcohol, and drugs.
Term
Attentive care provides _____ and builds trust by teaching infant that their needs will be promptly met.
Definition
predictability
Term
When does stranger anxiety typically begin?
Definition
6 months
Term
Infant displays a social smile at _____ of age.
Definition
2 months
Term
Infant recognizes familiar faces at _____ of age.
Definition
3 months
Term
Infant smiles at mirror image at _____ of age.
Definition
5 months
Term
Infant shows emotions such as jealousy and affection at _____ of age.
Definition
12 months
Term
The infant demonstrates what type of play?
Definition
solitary play (non-interactive)
Term
Appropriate toys for 1-3 month old infants include...
Definition
mobiles, unbreakable mirrors, music players, soft rattles
Term
Appropriate toys for 4-6 month old infants include...
Definition
board books, teething rings, squeeze toys, squeaky toys, light rattles, busy boxes, activity mats/quilts
Term
Appropriate toys for 7-9 month old infants include...
Definition
cloth-textured toys and books, splashing bath toys, busy boards, large blocks, stuffed animals or dolls (without detachable parts), large balls
Term
Appropriate toys for 10-12 month old infants include...
Definition
durable books with large pictures, large building blocks, shape sorters, nesting cups, balls, push-pull toys
Term
Effective disciplinary measures for infants may include _____.
Definition
Negative voice and stern eye contact.

*Setting limits should begin in infancy because the earlier disciplinary measures are started, the easier they are to continue.*
Term
Infant coos between ages _____.
Definition
1-2 months
Term
Infant laughs, babbles, and makes consonant sounds between ages _____.
Definition
3-4 months
Term
Infant makes imitative sounds by age _____.
Definition
6 months
Term
Infant pronounces or repeats combined syllables ("ma-ma") by age _____.
Definition
8 months
Term
Infant understands no-no by age _____.
Definition
9 months
Term
Infant says and understands ma-ma and da-da in correct context by age _____.
Definition
10 months.
Term
Infant says between 4 and 10 words in correct context by _____.
Definition
12 months
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