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What is the function of crying in children?
Response to pain, to elicit 'helping' behaviour
100
How many main types of cries are there, and name them
3 - basic anger and pain
100
3 possible aetiologies for colic
GI problems, enterospams, temperament, handling
100
List 6 reasons why a crying baby may be trying to communicate with the parent
Hunger, thirst, over-tired, hyper, needs comforting, nappy changed, temperature wrong in the room, scared
200
What information is available in the parent held child health record (red book)? (4)
Growth charts, immunisation record, health visitor visits, expected developmental milestones, advice about safety in the home
200
At what age does crying in babies peak?
At 5-6 weeks
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How is colic diagnosed?
Diagnosis of exclusion
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Name 3 normal physical features associated with crying
Facial redness, wind, drawing legs up
300
List 6 (common) infectious causes for an irritable crying child
URTI, bronchiolitis, otitis, gastroenteritis, UTIs, skin infections, meningitis
300
List 7 GI causes for an irritable crying child
Gastroenteritis, intussuception, colic, reflux, fissures, lactose intolerance, cow's milk protein intolerance
300
Put the following milestones in chronological order (i.e. from birth onwards): A. drinks from cup B. stands on 1 foot C. draws square D. smiles responsively E. babbles F. kicks ball G. puts on shoes H. crawls I. hand regard J. scribbles
D I E H A J F G B C
300
What are the causes of cerebral palsy? (5)
Antenatal events (cerebral dysgenesis, congenital infection), birth asphyxia, neonatal and early childhood trauma, hypoxia, infection, hypoglycaemia
400
How do tears produced during emotional crying differ from other types of tears (in terms of chemical composition)?
They contain ↑ quantities of prolactin, ACTH, Leu-enkephalin, K, Mn
400
Describe the pattern of a basic cry
A pattern of crying and silence - it starts with a cry coupled with a briefer silence, which is followed by a short high-pitched inspiratory whistle. Then, there is a brief silence followed by another cry.
400
Palmar grasp in children persists until what age?
5-6 months
400
How much crying is ‘normal’ for a 12 week old infant?
Less than 1h per day