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Pedi Growth and Development
HESI
57
Nursing
Undergraduate 4
12/06/2009

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Cards

Term

How can growth and

development help the nurse?

Definition

helps the nurse adapt teaching to the child

 

appropriate toys and interests to the child

for "play" and development

decreases problems of hospitalization

Term

Nursing Implications

Birth to One-Year

Definition

emerging skills may disappear

separation anxiety

have parent be part of care

teach the family as a whole

console infant during painful/stressful procedures


 

Term
What toys are good to use for infants?
Definition
mobiles, rattles, squeak toys
Term
When does birth weight double?
Definition
6 months
Term
When does birth weight triple?
Definition
12 months
Term
Closure of posterior fontanel
Definition
8 weeks
Term
Appearance of Social Smile
Definition
2 months
Term

Appearance of Head Turn

Why?

Definition

3 months

Locate sounds

Term
Moro Reflex stops at...
Definition
4 months
Term
Steady head control appears at...
Definition
4 months
Term
Infants turn over at...
Definition
5-6 months
Term
When do infants start to play peek-a-boo?
Definition
6 months
Term
Transferring objects hand to hand begins...
Definition
7 months
Term
Stranger anxiety develops at...
Definition
7-9 months
Term
When can infants sit unsupported?
Definition
8 months
Term
When do infants start to crawl?
Definition
10 months
Term
Fine pincer grasp starts at...
Definition
10-12 months
Term
When do the infants wave bye-bye?
Definition
10 months
Term
When can infants start walking with help?
Definition
10-12 months
Term
When do infants start learning new words?
Definition
12 months
Term
How do infants explore their environment?
Definition
by oral and motor means
Term
What kind of explanations do you give to toddlers (1-3 years)?
Definition
simple explanations before procedures
Term
What is the greatest threat for toddlers?
Definition
enforced separation anxiety from parents
Term
What should be used for toddlers as comfort?
Definition
Security blankets and security toys
Term
What is important to teach parents of toddlers?
Definition

to tell the child what their plans are when leaving and going

 

"I'll be back...I am going to..."

Term
What can you use to help a toddler in the hospital?
Definition

Toys appropriate for age

 

Playroom, mobility to promotes development

 

Respect the child's routine

Term

What are toys that are

appropriate for toddlers?

Definition
push/pull toys, toy telephones, stuffed animals, storybooks with pictures
Term
What are the toddlers learning and extremely concerned about?
Definition
body parts
Term
Support a toddler's autonomy by...
Definition
giving choices
Term
When does birth weight quadruple?
Definition
30 months
Term
During toddler-hood, growth velocity...
Definition
slows
Term
Toddlers appearance...
Definition
bowlegged and potbellied
Term
By toddlerhood, 50% of adult height is gained at ...
Definition
2 years
Term

How many primary teeth

does a toddler have?

Definition
20
Term
When does the anterior fontanel close?
Definition
12-18 months
Term
Can throw a ball overhand at...
Definition
18 months
Term

Can kick a ball at...

Feed self with spoon and cup...

Daytime potty training

Definition
24 months
Term
2-3 word sentences begin
Definition
2 years
Term
3-4 word sentences begin
Definition
3 years
Term

When can a toddler state

their own first and last name?

Definition
2 1/2 - 3 years
Term
When are temper tantrums common?
Definition
@ 2 years
Term

Preschoolers (Age 3-5)

How many pounds are gained a year?

Definition
5 pounds
Term

Preschoolers (3-5)

How much do they grow each year?

Definition
2 1/2 to 3 inches
Term
Preschoolers' Stance
Definition
Erect, slender posture
Term
Preschoolers learn to (legs)...
Definition
run, jump, hop, skip
Term

Preschoolers

3 year-olds can learn to ride...

Definition
a trycicle
Term

Preschoolers

Handedness is...

Definition
established
Term
Preschoolers learn to use scissors and are aggressive at age...
Definition
4 years
Term
Preschoolers can tie their shoelaces and gain more independence at...
Definition
5 years
Term
During the preschool age, these children are able to learn about what?
Definition
colors, shapes, and their sexual identity
Term
During preschool age, visual acuity reaches what prescription?
Definition
20/20
Term
Preschooling thought process is egocentric and ...
Definition
concrete
Term
How many words can a preschooler use in their sentences?
Definition
5-8 words
Term
Preschoolers tend to create what things at this age?
Definition
imaginary friends and fears
Term
Birth length increases by how much at 1 year of age?
Definition
50%
Term
When a toddler is in the hospital, it is important to respect their what?
Definition
home routine
Term
When do toddlers learn to kick a ball?
Definition
2 years
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