Term 5 Pediatrics

Traditional nuclear family

Married couples and their biologic children (only full brothers and sisters)

Nuclear family

Two parents and their children (biologic, adoptive, step, foster)

Single parent family

One parent and one or more children

Blended family (also called reconstituted)

At least one stepparent , stepsibling ,or half-sibling)

Extended family

At least one parent, one or more children , and other individuals (might not be related)

LGBTQIA+ families

Two people , who identify as parents/partners , to children in which there could be legal or common-law tie

Foster family

A child or children who have been placed in an approved living environment away from the family of origin , usually with one or two parents .

Binuclear family

Parents who have terminated spousal roles but continue their parenting roles .

Communal family

Individuals who share common ownership of property and goods, and exchange services without monetary consideration

Polygamous family

Spouse with polygamous partner and children in which all may/may not reside in the same household.

Authoritarian

Parents try to control the child’s behaviors and attitudes through unquestioned rules and expectations.

( the child is never allowed to watch television on school nights )

Permissive

Parents exert little or no control over the child’s behaviors, and consult the child when making decisions .

( the child assists with deciding whether they will watch television )

Authoritative

Parents direct the child’s behavior by setting rules and explaining the reason for each rule setting.

( the child can watch tv if they do their homework but if they act up the privilege is taken away but later reinstated based on new guidelines)

Uninvolved

Parents are indifferent and emotionally removed .

(Child does what they want )

Newborn (birth to 4 weeks)

110 to 160/min pulse

Infant (1 to 12 months)

90 to 160/min pulse

Toddler (1 to 2 years old)

80 to 140/min pulse

Preschooler (3 to 5 years)

70 to 120/min pulse

School aged (6 to 12 years)

60 to 110/min pulse

Adolescent (13 to 18 years)

50 to 100/min pulse

Newborn (birth to 4 weeks)

30 to 60 /min (Respirations)

Infant (1-12months )

25 to 30/min (respirations)

Toddler (1 to 2 years)

25 to 30/min (respirations)

Preschooler (3 to 5 years)

20 to 25/min ( respirations)

School aged (6 to 12 years)

20 to 25/min (respirations)

Adolescent (13-18 years)

16 to 20/min (respirations)

Blood pressures