Child Development Final Exam

Child Development

Associates Degree

A two-year course from either a community or junior college

Master’s Degree

A degree requiring 1 to 2 more years of additional study after acquiring a bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

An undergraduate degree coming from completing 4 years at a university

Credentials

Qualifications from previous backgrounds that qualifies an individual to do a specific kind of work

What does FCCLA stand for?

Family, Career, Community, Leaders, of America

What does STAR stand for?

Students Taking Action with Recognition

What are STAR events?

Competitive events at the state and national level, held in NC

Durable Employability Skills

Adaptability, Collaboration, Critical Thinking Skills, Empathy, Growth Mindset, and Responsibility

Apprenticeship

Someone learns a job; combines paid training with classroom instruction

Pre-apprenticeship

A program designed to prepare individuals to succeed in an apprenticeship

Are internships paid or unpaid?

Unpaid

Infertility Treatments

Fertility medication, in-vitro medication, artificial insemination, adoption, and surrogacy

3 Signs of Pregnancy

Missed menstruation, frequent urination, and fatigue

1st Trimester Symptoms

Include nausea, breast tenderness, and mood swings

Trimester 1

Conception to 13 weeks

Trimester 2

14 to 27 weeks

Trimester 3

28 to 40 weeks

Ultrasound

A procedure that uses high-energy sound waves for viewing inside the body. Should be done in first trimester to see implantation location

Morning sickness

Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, disappears after the 1st trimester

Prenatal Care

Health care provided to the pregnant mother; should start before 1st trimester and carry on throughout the entirety of the pregnancy (Mom needs 300 extra calories a day for baby to grow)

Folic Acid

An acid found in leafy green vegetables, berries, nuts, beans, citrus fruits, fortified cereals, and vitamin supplements.

What are the approved pregnancy exercises?

Walking, swimming, yoga, and strength training

Miscarriage

Sudden loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week of pregnancy

Stillbirth

Loss of baby after the 20th week of pregnancy

Environmental Influences

Can affect prenatal development; the baby’s organs, placenta, life, and could possibly lead to: miscarriage or premature birth

Environmental Toxins

Pollution, X-rays, STD’s, prescription and non prescription drugs

Genetic Traits

Such as eye color, skin type/tone, and hair color (Things that can be passed down to offspring)

Down Syndrome

An extra Trisomy 21 chromosome

Combined Influence Defects

Heart defects, Cleft lip/palate, Spina Bifida, and Cerebral Palsy

What are the 3 delivery locations?

Home, Hospital, and Birthing Center

What are the 3 delivery methods?

Natural, Medicated, and Water Birth

Who can help deliver the baby?

OB-GYN, Nurse, Midwife, Labor and Delivery nurse, Doula, and Anesthesiologist

4 Signs of Labor

Dilation, Contractions, Lightening, and Burst of energy

How big is full dilation?

10 centimeters

Family Medical Leave Act

A law that allows 12 weeks on unpaid, job-protected leave due to medical or family reasons

Postpartum Blues

Temporary mood swings in the first 2 weeks after giving birth

Postpartum depression

Requires medication, persistent sadness, more severe and long lasting than blues

Postpartum Psychosis

Sudden onset of psychotic symptoms including hallucinations, paranoia, and delusions

What age are toddlers?

Ages 1 to 3

Self-feeding

Finger-foods, variety of food, spoons, and training cups

Height of toddlers

Varies, predetermined by hereditary

Toddlers can drown in __ inch(s) of water

One

By Age _ Toddler should have all 20 primary teeth

Three

Maslows Triangle

Physiological needs, safety needs, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization

What age are infants?

Birth to One year

Weight in infants

Usually 7-9 pounds at birth

Rooting Reflex

Baby turns head to touch on cheek, helps feeding happen (helps baby find nipple)

Sucking Reflex

When something touches the top of the infants mouth it begins to suck

Moro Reflex

When a baby is startled or hears a loud noise, it will flail its arms and legs out

During what stage of labor is the baby born?

The second stage

During what stage of labor is the placenta delivered?

The third stage

What are the 3 reasons for a c-section?

Prolonged labor, multiples (twins, triplets), or Breech Labor (butt first instead of head)

What does APGAR stand for?

Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration

How old is a preschooler?

Age 3 to 5

Height for preschoolers

Goes up by 2 ½ to 3 inches per year

Weight

Boys weight slightly more than girls

Permanent Teeth

The 32 lifelong teeth that replace the primary 20 teeth

Child-proofing

LOOK AT EYE LEVEL. Cover light sockets, Stairs need gates.

Children should sit in the backseat until age __

Twelve

What are Executive Functions?

The mental processes that enables us to plan, focus attention, and juggle multiple tasks

3 types of Brain functions that require executive functioning:

Working memory, mental flexibility, and self-control

4 things that executive functioning help:

School achievement, positive achievements, good health, and successful workforce