Development

puberity

10 in girls, 12 in boys

what age is the terrible twos

12 to 36 months ( temper, negativism)

what age does a child recognize gender differences?

2 years old

Birth weight quadruples by

2.5 years old

what age is gender identity is formed?

3 years old Playing house roles understood

colic baby

30-40% of all infants, abdominal pain

what age is considered school age?

6-12 years

sense of industry

A positive, healthy attitude toward work and the need to master certain basic skills.

A characteristic of a toddler's language development at age 18 months is:

A. Vocabulary of 25 words. B. Increasing level of comprehension. C. Use of holophrases. D. Approximately one third of speech understandable

The nurse assesses a 6 month old for vaccination readiness. Which finding would most likely indicate the need to delay administration the DTaP vaccine? A family hx of SIDS A fever of 101.3 following the 4 month vaccinations An acute bilateral ear infection Living with a family member who is immunosuppressed

An acute bilateral ear infection

To assess the development of a 1 month old, the nurse asks the parent if the infant is able to: Smile and laugh out loud Roll from back to side Hold a rattle briefly Lift head from prone position

Lift head from prone position

The parents of a 9 month old bring the infant to the clinic for a regular check up. The infant has received no immunizations. Which vaccine if prescribed would the nurse question? DTaP Hib MMR Flu

MMR

Latasha is a breastfed infant being seen in the clinic for her 6-month checkup. Her mother tells the nurse that Latasha recently began to suck her thumb. Which of the following is the best nursing intervention?

Reassure the mother that thumbsucking is normal at this age.

Which is appropriate language development for an 8-month old? The child should be: Saying "dada" and "mama" specifically ("dada" to father and "mama" to mother) Saying three other words besides "mama" and "dada" Saying "dada" and "mama" unspecifically Saying "ball" when parents point to a ball

Saying "dada" and "mama" unspecifically

Failure to Thrive (FTT)

a disorder of impaired growth in infancy and early childhood characterized by failure to gain weight within normal limits

final sensorimotor stage

ages 19 to 24 months, imitation of behaviors, domestic mimicry

teen development of conscience and moral standards ( kohlberg)

ages 6-7 reward and punishment guide choices, able to judge actions

terrible two's developing a sense of autonomy ( Erikson)

autonomy vs shame and doubt, negativism, ritualization ( provides comfort) ego etc

when does the preopertational phase begin

begins at 2 years old, ends at 4 years

sense of inferiority

developed as a result of a child's natural dependence and inadequacies

When does cognitive processes develop?

develops rapidly btwn ages 12 to 24 mounts

A parent brings a 4 month old to the clinic for a regular well visit and expresses concern that the infant is not developing appropriately. Which finding in the infant would indicate the need for further developmental screening? Has no interest in peekaboo games Does not turn front to back Does not babble Sits unsupported

does not babble

first 6 months of life food

human milk only

most common severe injury and death in school age is

motor vehicle crashes

What is the preoperational period?

transition between self-satisfying behavior and socialized relationships ( children cannot think in terms of operations)

Common issues for toddlers

upper respiratory infections, otitis media, tonsillitis

dental health teeth cleaning begins when?

when teeth erupt, fluoride 6 months

The parent of a 9 month old expressed concern that the baby is "developing slowly". The nurse is concerned about a developmental delay when finding the baby is unable to accomplish which skill? Vocalizing single syllables Standing alone Building a tower of two cubes Drinking from a cup with little spilling

Vocalizing single syllables

An 8 month infant is seen in the well child clinic for a routine checkup. The nurse should ecpect the infant to be able to do which tasks? SATA Say mama and dada with a specific meaning Feed self with a spoon Play peekaboo Walk independently Stack two blocks Transfer objects from hand to hand

Play peekaboo, Transfer objects

when does refinement of coordination occur

between ages of 2 and 3 years old

throwing a ball

by 18 months old

after 6 months food

introduction of solid foods, ween off human milk

at age two child speaks

multi word sentences

Sleep pattern by 3-4 months

nocturnal sleeps 9-11 hours

1 to 4 months

primary circular reactions

4 to 8 months of age

secondary circular reactions, play, imitation, affect

SIDS

sudden infant death syndrome

sensorimotor phase ( piaget) birth age to one month?

use of reflexes

at age one year speaking

uses one word sentences

The nurse should refer the parents of an 8 month old child to the HCP if the child is unable to: Stand momentarily without holding onto furniture Stand unsupported well for long periods of time Stoop to recover an object Sit without support for long periods of time

Sit without support for long periods of time

When a assisting a 2 year old child at the clinic for a routine checkup, which skill should the nurse expect the child to be able to perform? Ride a tricycle Tie his or her shoelaces Kick a ball forward Use blunt scissors

Kick a ball