Key Points
When does the development of a sense of trust begin?
Infancy
If an infant is in the oral stage of personality development, what instruction would the nurse give the parents?
It is normal for the baby to enjoy chewing on things when their teeth emerge.
What are the milestones or norms for a 6 month old?
Doubled birth weight, can sit alone for a moment, has been introduced to solid food
Periods of unexplained irritability and crying in a healthy, well-fed infant
Colic
At what age can an infant have whole cow's milk?
One year
Why is sensory stimulation essential for an infant?
It is essential for the development of thought processes and perceptual abilities.
Which developmental milestone occurs at 5 to 6 months
Prehension
What are the milestones or norms for a 9 month old?
Can raise themselves to a sitting position, hold a bottle, and move while holding onto furniture
Protrusion of the tongue
Extrusion reflex
Substituing a cup for a bottle or breastfeeding.
Weaning
What reflex is seen when one touches the palms of the infant's hands and flexion occurs?
The grasp reflex
What reflex appears at 7-9 months?
Parachute reflex
What are some milestones or norms for a 12 month old?
A pulse rate of 100-140 beats per minute, resps of 20 to 40, and tripled their birth weight.
Hunger satisfaction
Satiety
Objects exist even if they are out of the visual field
Object permanence
What is the most common cause of concern about an infant?
An atypical-for-age slowing of any aspect of development.
Which developmental infant milestone is present at 1 year?
Pincer grasp
What is the most important feature involved in toy selection?
Safety
Live microorganisms (Bifidobacterium and lactobacilli) that, when administered in adequate amounts, offer a health benefit.
Probiotics
How is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) avoided?
Infants should be positioned for sleep on their backs on a firm mattress in the crib
How much weight does a baby gain during the first 12 months?
Double the birth weight by 6 months, and triple by a year.
What are some developmental milestones or norms for a 3 month old?
Weighs 12 to 13 lbs., brings their hands to their mouths, and cries less
The ability to grasp objects between the fingers and opposing thumb
Prehension
Prebiotics
How long is breastfeeding recommended for?
The first year of life