Growth and Development
This age group engages in parallel play.
Toddler (1–3 years)
This is the best location to check the pulse in an infant.
What is the apical pulse?
This genetic disorder causes thick mucus affecting lungs and pancreas.
What is cystic fibrosis?
The preferred IM injection site for infants under 12 months.
What is the vastus lateralis?
Koplik spots are a hallmark of this viral disease
What is measles (rubeola)?
This reflex disappears around 4 months of age
What is the Moro reflex?
A normal respiratory rate for a newborn is within this range
What is 30–60 breaths per minute?
Dietary restriction critical for children with PKU.
What is phenylalanine?
Aspirin is contraindicated in children due to this syndrome.
What is Reye's syndrome?
The first vaccine given to a newborn.
What is hepatitis B?
At what age should a child be able to sit unsupported?
What is 8 months?
Pain assessment tool for non-verbal children aged 2 months to 7 years.
What is the FLACC scale?
Children with hemophilia A lack this clotting factor.
What is factor VIII?
This immunization is administered orally to infants.
What is rotavirus?
Varicella is contagious until this event occurs
What is all lesions are crusted over?
This stage of Erikson’s psychosocial development applies to preschoolers.
What is initiative vs. guilt?
The best time to assess a child's respirations is when they are in this state.
What is sleeping or at rest?
Rheumatic fever is often a complication of this untreated infection
What is streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat)?
A common side effect of iron supplements in children.
What is black or green stools?
DTaP protects against these three diseases.
What are diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis?
An infant should triple their birth weight by this age.
What is 12 months?
The first vital sign to change in a child experiencing hypovolemic shock.
What is heart rate?
Clubbing of the fingers is a sign of this type of chronic condition.
What is chronic hypoxia (e.g., congenital heart disease)?
This technique should be used when administering ear drops to a child under 3.
What is pulling the earlobe down and back?
The vaccine that should not be given to immunocompromised children.
What is MMR or varicella (live vaccines)?