health promotion for the developing child

what age is considered new born?

birth to one month

what age is considered infancy?

one month to one yr

what age is considered a toddler?

1-3

what age is considered pre school?

3-6

what age is considered school age?

6-12 years

how will birth weight change once a baby is 6 months?

it will double

how will birth weight change once a baby is one years old?

it will triple

what is a child's first method of communication?

crying

what is the nurse's job before giving an immunization to a child?

EDUCATE!

* answer any questions or concerns the parent may have

when is it okay to start a baby on solid foods?

4-6 months

how many cups of milk should children 1-8 years old drink?

2 cups

what age group should not be given any milk?

if the child is under 2 years

what is the rule you teach parents about giving their child fruit? and why?

WE EAT OUR FRUIT WE DON'T DRINK IT

- fruit juice is too sugary and acidic it will cause dental decay

how many inches should a child be growing each month after the first year?

1 inch to 1/2 inch

when do posterior fontanells on a baby's head close?

2 months

when do anterior fontanells on a baby's head close?

18 months

do you ever leave a baby unattended in or near water even if it's just for a second?

NO ABSOLUTELY NOT NEVER!!!!

what milestones should a baby be completing at 2 months?

- hold their head up

- track with their eyes

- social smile

- move head side to side

what milestones should a baby be completing at 4 months?

- roll over

- likes to play

- reaching for toys

- remember's mom and dad's face

what should a parent stop doing once a baby can roll over?

swaddling

what milestones should a baby be completing at 6 months?

- should be sitting up with little support

- babble

- recognize and respond to name

what do baby's develop at 7-9 months?

*it peaks at 9 months

stranger anxiety

- DO NOT JUST WALK INTO THE ROOM AND RIP THEM AWAY FROM THEIR MOM

at what age should a baby be sitting up without support?

8-9 months

what milestones should a baby be reaching at 8-9 months?

- sitting up on their own

- crawling

- standing and pulling on objects

- Pincer grasp ****

at what age do babies have peak seperation anxiety?

10-12 months

what milestones should babies be reaching at 10-12 months

- start walking

- follow simple commands

- simple words

what are some things the nurse could educate a parent on for SIDS Prevention?

- promote healthy sleep

- NO CO SLEEP

-put baby on their back

- avoid tobacco/smoke

- remove all extra items from their bed

what is the rule about toys for infants?

if it can't fit through a toilet paper roll it is too small

how should infants be facing in their car seat?

rear facing in an appropriate size car seat

Picking up a Cheerio or raisin off the table is an example of?

pincer grasp

at infancy what stage of development is a chid going through according to erickson?

trust vs. mistrust

what is the gold standard for feeding?

breast feeding

which babies will need vitamin D supplements?

breast fed or formula fed?

breast fed

when introducing foods to the baby what should you teach the parent?

introduce food one at a time to avoid the baby developing an allergy

what kind of play will infants participate in?

INDEPENDENT PLAY

what stage of development is a toddler in according to erickson?

Autonomy Vs doubt

what safety precautions should be taught to parents with a toddler?

- auto accidents

- drowing

- gun safety

- CHOKING

what skill should a parent with a TODDLER have?

CPR

If a small baby is choking what should be done?

- chest thrusts

- flip them over

- do back blows

- hold them down

what are indicators that a child is ready to begin potty training?

- taking their diaper off

- two or more hours with a dry diaper

- if they like sitting on the potty for 5-10 minutes

what are some boundaries a parent could set to avoid night time accidents?

- No night drinking

- set timers to wake them up to potty

if a child is still having accidents at 5 does this call for a follow up?

yes

what kind of play do toddlers participate in?

parallell play

play side-by-side near other children but do not directly interact or cooperate. this is known as???

parallel play

since toddlers are experiencing Negativism what should you teach parents?

give them choices that require a direct answer

how much weight should a pre schooler be gaining per year

5 lbs

what kind of thinkers are pre schoolers?

magical thinkers

at what age is it appropriate to implement teddy bears into explaining healthcare

pre school

at what age are kids participating in cooperative play?

4-5

what stage of development are school age children experiencing?

industry vs inferiority

what age group is at a high risk for suicide?

adolescents

what stage of development are adolescents at?

identity vs role

The nurse in the pediatric unit is admitting a 2½-year-old child. Which stage in Erikson's psychosocial stages of development would the nurse plan care around?

Trust versus Mistrust

Initiative versus Guilt

Industry versus Inferiority

Autonomy versus Shame and Doubt

d

social smile occurs at how many months

2 months

peek a boo begins after how many months

6 months

at how many months does a baby wave bye bye

10 months

when is pulling to stand and cruising expected?

8-9 months

giving honey and cow milk to infants can cause

botulism

The nurse reviews feeding for a 6-month-old exclusively breastfed infant. Which supplement is necessary?

A. Iron

B. Vitamin C

C. Fluoride

D. Vitamin D

d

A nurse is teaching a group of parents about anticipatory guidance for their toddlers. Which safety instruction should the nurse include?

a. Encourage the use of a rear-facing car seat until the child is 2 years old.

b. Promote the use of a pillow in the toddler's crib to prevent head injuries

c. Allow toddlers to play with small toys to improve fine motor skills.

d. Provide unsupervised access to the kitchen to encourage independence.

a

A parent reports that their 18-month-old toddler still uses a bottle at night. What is the nurse's priority teaching?

A. Continue bottles until 24 months

B. Bottle use may lead to dental caries

C. Milk intake should be increased

D. Encourage juice instead of milk

The nurse is teaching toilet training readiness for toddlers. Which statement by the parent indicates correct understanding?

A. "My child needs to be physically and emotionally ready."

B. "I should start training at 12 months."

C. "Punishment is helpful during training."

D. "Boys are usually trained earlier than girls."