Prenatal 1
23 chromosomes from the ovum and 23 chromosomes from the sperm join to form what?
zygote
What is the time frame of the prenatal period?
From the point of fertilization to birth is the prenatal period
2 1/2 years old; 20 teeth
True of False: All healthcare workers who interact with children are responsible for assessing and reporting suspected abuse or maltreatment. They are considered mandated reporters.
True
deciduous teeth
What environmental influences can affect a pregnancy?
Avoid undercooked meat
Do not clean up after animals
Avoid secondhand smoke
Balanced diet
Balance of rest and exercise
Avoidance of tobacco, alcohol and drugs (Teratogens)
Early prenatal care
The embryonic period of prenatal development takes place when?
Begins 2 weeks after fertilization and ends after the 8th week
What is object permanence?
Understanding things will not disappear even though they cannot be seen
According to your textbook, what are some ways to discipline a toddler? (mention at least 3)
be consistent
reinforce limits with teachings of "No"
give time outs (1 min per yr old)
eliminate temptations
offer praise and positive reinforcement
minimize negativistic behavior
What is the name of a newborns first stool-thick green-black and tarry
meconium
What is the metabolic genetic disorder which shows a progressive deterioration of mental and physical abilities due to nerve damage in brain and spinal cord; most common in Jewish/European decent
Tay-Sachs Disease
What is pseudomenstration?
Blood-tinged mucous vaginal discharge,due to maternal hormones (resolves on own)
What type of child abuse is non-accidental physical injury that child sustains while being care for by a parent or caregiver: bruising, hitting with an object, shaking, burning with cigarettes, flames or hot liquids, kicking, choking, biting or stabbing
physical abuse
How is a toddler's body proportioned in comparison to an infant?
More proportioned, head growth slows and extremities grow faster than trunk
What are the names of the four protective reflexes in a newborn?
Blinking
Sneezing
Swallowing
Gag
What is the APGAR score?
Color, Reflex irritability, Heart rate, Respiratory rate, Muscle tone
Gives an immediate clinical picture of the newborn's overall status at one and five minutes after birth
According to your textbook what developmental milestone is developed with support at 3 months and is able to preform alone 7 at months
A. sitting
B. Walking
C. Holding bottle
D. eating solid foods
A. sitting
Name the four (4) techniques for health promotion in a toddler
Good health practices
Use of health services (health screenings, growth patterns, identify and correct any deviation)
Early diagnosis and treatment
Regular immunizations
In toddlerhood, what are the psychosocial concerns? (3)
separation anxiety
sibling rivalry
regression at times of stress
As the nurse, what nutrition information would you share with a parent who is asking you for advice on nutrition for their toddler?
teach good eating patterns/habits
avoid junk food
offer hand held foods
meals should be family time
teach simple table manners
offer appropriate amounts of food categories
What are the 3 stages of labor and what takes place during each stage?
Stage One-cervical dilation and effacement
Stage Two- birth of the baby
Stage Three- expulsion of the placenta
Trust VS. Mistrust
Describe the difference between parallel play and symbolic play
parallel play is playing along side other children without interaction
symbolic play is helping the child to explore different possibilities and control aggression thru fantasy and pretend
What is Jean Piaget's theory at the toddlerhood stage in regards to cognitive development? in regards to egocentrism and everything being "mine?"
preoperational thought
What is the name of the disorder in a newborn that is seen within 48-72 hours after birth and is the result of excess RBC being destroyed and releasing bilirubin?