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22 Cards in this Set
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In the 1st yer of life a babies weight will ? and its height ?'s,
A newborn's head makes up ? of its total body size. |
triples, doubles,
1/4th |
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A baby's 1st tooth usually appears around ? months.
The ? teeth come in first and they will have a total of ? teeth by 2-3yrs. |
6,
bottom middle, 20 |
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By age 2 a baby's brain reaches ? of its adult size.
What are the basic brain cells called ? Dendrites ? and Axons ? nerve messages. The fatty substance that protects the neurons and speeds up the transmission of messages that are carried by neurotransmittes is called ? The ability of the brain to change and reorganize neuropathways based on new experiences is a called ? What are 3 ways to promote brain growth ?,?,? |
3/4,
neurons, receive, send, myelin, neuroplasticity, read to them, sing songs, promote touch |
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As babies get older they prefer to look at more complex items such as three dimensional items and brighter colors.
True or False? What is the best distance that newborn babies can see objects at ?-?inches. |
True,
8-12 |
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At what age can an infant differentiate their name ? months.
When does hearing start ? What are some factors involved in hearing loss ? hx, repeated ?'s, birth ?'s |
4.5months,
in the womb, family hx, infections, defects |
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True or False: Infants have a good sense of smell.
What is the most common taste preference for a baby? What are some methods to promote the sense of touch ?,?,? |
True,
sweetness, object play, touchable objects, different textures |
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What are 3 reflexes that are present immediately after birth ?,?,?
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rooting, sucking, gagging,
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When the baby stretches out its limbs in response to a loud noise, this is known as the ? response.
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startle
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Around ? months the infant can raise head and chest when on stomach.
Around ?months the begin to roll from stomach to back. Around ? months they can sit up without support. Around ? months the pincer graps is developed. Around ? months they begin to crawl. Around ? months they begin to stand without support. Around ? months they begin to walk without support. |
3,
6, 6-7, 8, 8-10, 11.5, 12 |
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What percent of a babies diet is going towards brain development ?%
Experts recommend that infants be breastfed for the first ? months of life. Why should we introduce foods one at a time ? and wait 5 days to make sure. |
60%,
12, to see if they have an allergy |
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What is the recommended order to introduce foods to the infant ?,?,?
Obesity is considered ?% above average weight for a given height. Infants usually sleep ?-? hrs per day |
cereals, fruits, vegetables,
20%, 16-17hrs |
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Topics to include for infant care for newborns when discharging ?,?,? etc...
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sleeping,
eating, s/s illness |
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When is the Hep B vaccine offered for the infant ?
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at birth or before they go home
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Whooping cough is caused by the disease ? The most common complication of this disease is bacterial ? and 1 in 50 will have ?'s Babies may bleed behind the ?'s and in the brain from coughing. This disease causes ?-? deaths in the U.S. each year due to lack of immunizations.
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pertusis,
pneumonia, convulsions, eyes, 10-20 |
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Let the parents know that at 2 months the baby can ? to show pleasure if the baby doesn't this is a problem, the baby has some ? control, enjoys baths and loves to ? What type of pacifier is safe ?
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smile,
head, suck, one-piece |
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What do you teach parents about immunizations ?, never interject your own opinions.
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risks and benefits
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What is the name of the vaccine that is given to infants around 2 months ?
What is the name of the booster given to the mom in the 3rd trimester or given pp ? This is also recommended for family members and care givers at least 2 weeks before infant contact. |
Dtap,
Tdap |
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The NIC for 4-6 months: Do not use ?'s or ?'s, use a safe highchair with a ? that goes between their legs.
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walkers, jumpers,
strap |
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Remove sources of lead poisoning like toys from ?
A baby should start walking between ?-? months. |
china,
12-15, |
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Sometimes there is a correlation between the baby's sleeping pattern and reaching the weight of ?lbs.
The baby's stomach needs to grow to hold enough ? so they won't wake up. The baby's nervous system is developed enough to help them sleep at around ? months. |
13lbs,
food, 4 months |
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What are signs of illness in a newborn: decreased ?, decreased ?, skin ?, not enough ? diapers.
Let parents know to ? someone if the baby has any of these signs. |
decreased temp,
decreased RR(cyanosis), color, dirty, call |
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What is a good bedtime ritual for infants- ? the baby, rock and ?, calm her and place her in her crib before she is ? sing or ? softly to baby
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feed,
rock, sing, asleep, talk |
