PEDS ATI (Chapters 1-7). Questions and answers. 15 pages. Graded A+

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PEDS ATI (Chapters 1-7). Questions and answers. 15 pages. Graded A+ What are 3 different ways to test Cerebellar function in children and adolescents? - 1. finger to nose test: should have rapid co... ordination 2. heel to shin test: should be able to run heel of one foot down the shin of the other leg 3. Romberg Test: able to stand with slight swaying when eyes are closed What is the Denver Developmental Screening Test used for? - it is a standardized test that screens language, cognition, and fine and gross motor development in children and adolescents. When does the posterior fontanel close? - 6-8 weeks of age When does the anterior fontanel close? - 12-18 months of age Describe how an infant gains weight... - should gain 150-210 grams per week for the first 6 months. At 6 months the birth weight should be doubled, and tripled by 12 months. Describe how an infant grows in height... - should grow approx 2.5 cm per month for the first 6 months. growth will occur in spurts after 6 months, but birth length should be increased by 50% by 12 months. Describe the growth of an infant's head circumference.. - should increase approx 1.5 cm per month for the first 6 months, then approx 0.5 cm between6 - 12 months. How many teeth should an infant have by 12 months? - 6 -8 teeth, with first teeth coming in at about 6- 10 months. To help teething pain, what is the maximum amount of days that a parent should use acetaminophen or ibuprofen? - 3 days**Ibuprofen ONLY in babies over 6 months of age** At what age will an infant be able to hold a bottle? - 6 months At what age will an infant be able to place objects in a container? - 11 months At what age should an infant be able to pull to standing position? - 9 months At what age should an infant be able to grasp a rattle by the handle? - 10 months When will an infant begin using a pincer grasp? - 8 months 9 months: crude pincer grasp 11 months: neat pincer grasp At what age can an infant sit down from a standing position without assistance? - 12 months At what age will an infant try to build block towers, although not usually successful? - 12 months Describe the sleep patterns of an infant from birth to 12 months of age... - 3-4 months: nocturnal sleep pattern is established 4 months: sleeps 14-15 hours daily, 9-11 hours nightly 12 months: sleeps through the night, take 1-2 naps during the day If an infant is being exclusively breastfed, which supplement should they take after the age of 4 months? - Iron What amount is the limit on 100% fruit juice (given only after 6 months of age, applies to toddlers as well) per day? - 4-6 oz per day At what age are solids introduced? - 4 -6 monthsNew foods needs to be introduced one at a time, over a ________ day period. - 4 - 7 day (to observe for signs of allergies At which age can you introduce chopped and unseasoned table foods? - 9 months At which age can a child draw circles and can jump in place with both feet? - 2.5 years At which age can a child build a tower of 6-7 blocks and walk up and down stairs? - 2 years At which age can a child throw a ball overhand and turn pages in a book? - 18 months How many words should a toddler know by age 2? - 300 words How much milk should a toddler consume daily? - 24 - 30 oz **can switch to low-fat milk after 2 years of age** How many hours per day will a toddler and preschoolers sleep? - 11-12 hours (including 1 nap, preschoolers begin to eliminate daytime naps) **important to keep regular and routine bedtime hours When can a toddler switch to a front facing car seat? - At age 2 or height recommended by manufacturer How much should a toddler weight at 30 months of age? - 4 x their birth weights How much do toddlers grow in height per year? - 7.5 cm per year At what age will the head and chest circumference become equal? - 1-2 years [Show More]

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