Prenatal Development
This period begins in the ninth week and continues through birth.
Fetus
During the Neonatal stage special attention is given to what things?
Parent-child bonding, Reflexes, Temperament, States of arousal, Sensory capabilities
This life stage ranges between 2-6 years old.
Early childhood
What is the earliest point where a fetus has a chance of surviving outside the womb?
25 weeks
This period begins at the end of the second week and ends at the end of the eighth week of gestation.
Embryo
What is considered a healthy APGAR score?
7-10
This stage ranges between 11 and 20 years old.
Adolescence
Facial features, arms, and legs form and grow during this stage of development.
Embryo period
When a fetus is exposed to illegal substances what are 3 risks?
Low birth weight, Numerous defects, Death
Name 3 newborn reflexes.
Rooting reflex, Sucking reflex, Palmer reflex
This stage is between 20 to 40 years. Early in this stage, adults are physically in their prime.
Early Adulthood
During this period of prenatal development the placenta begins to develop & provide food and oxygen.
Zygote period
When can the mother feel fetal movements?
Approximately 18 weeks gestation
What is the least developed sense in a newborn?
Vision
What happens to the skin as a person ages?
The skin is more dry and fragile, loses elasticity, sagging, wrinkles, and becomes more sensitive to UV rays from the sun.
How is the cardiovascular system affected by aging?
Fibrous tissue replaces muscle tissue
What are the 3 periods of prenatal development?
Zygote, Embryo, Fetus
What are the 5 areas that the APGAR scale measures?
Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration
What happens to the digestive system as a person ages?
Peristalsis decreases causing constipation, diverticulosis, or difficulty swallowing and digesting food.
Which of the following requires special attention from caregivers in the early childhood stage?
Proper nutrition