Random tidbits
What is adolescent period
13-18
Late school age
11-13
Why should we be cautious of sunscreen or topical medications for NB
absorbed into the skin rapidly
How should infants tooth/teeth be cleaned
wet rag
No fluoride b/c can poison child if swallowed
How much sleep should a toddler have
14 hours
What is early infancy
1-6 months
Transition to extra uterine life
first 24 hours of life
Why should cows milk not be given before 12 months
Causes inflammation and micro bleeds in the intestines
Normal Vitals for toddler
HR 70-110
RR 20-30
bp 90-105 over 55-70
Toddlers have two types of development
cognitive and sensorimotor
Exploration and complex mental combinations
Toddler
1-3 years
____________________ is important to prevent fluctuation's in blood glucose as it relates to infants
Thermoregulation
How many hours a day do young infants sleep
22-23
__________________________ puts toddler at great risk for injuries and accidents
Exploration
Toddlers and object permanence
Hide and seek and peek a boo looking for familiar object and person
Preschool
3-5 years
Overall fluid requirement for NB and early infants is
125-150ml/kg/day
Normal vitals in infancy
120-160 slowing to 100-120 by 1
36.5-37.5
BP 50-75 over 30-45 90/60 by 12 months
RR 30-60
toddlers only want certain foods
food lags and jags
Erickson theory
autonomy vs doubt
functional independence
fear of dark
do not understand importance others place on personal items
Early school age
6-10
What’s included in NB GI assessment?
What type of water should formula be mixed with
inspect for visible peristalsis, auscultation of bowel sounds, palpate for masses, note frequency, color, quantity and consistency of stools.
Sterile
____________________ must be obtained before introducing pacifier to child
Parental consent
How is iron defici anemia a confirmed in toddlers
hemoglobin, hematocrit, MCV and MCH
Kohlberg
avoiding punishment, learning obedience and obtaining reward