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what is the average measurement of infants at birth and 6 and 12 months?
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Birth: 7.5 lbs, 19-21 in length, 13-14 in head circumference.
6 months: 15 lbs, 25-27 in length, 16.5-17.5 in head circuference 12 months: 23 lbs, 28-30 in lenght, 17.7-18.7 in head circuference |
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What is root?
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When the infant's cheek is stroked, the infant turns to that side, searching with mouth
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At what age does root reflex appear/ dissapear?
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Root reflex appears @ birth
Root reflex dissapears @ 3 months |
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At what age does sucking appear/ dissappear?
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Appear @ birth
Dissapear 2-5 months |
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What is moro?
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With sudden extension of the head, the arms abduct and move upward and the hands form a “C.”
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At what age does moro appear/ disspear?
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Appears @ birth
Dissapears @ 4 months |
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Assymetric tonic check?
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While lying supine, extremities are extended on the side of the body to which the head is turned and opposite extremities are flexed (also called the “fencing” position).
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When does assymetric tonic check appear/dissapear?
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Appears @ birth
Dissapears @ 4 months |
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When does palmar grasp appear/dissapear?
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Appears @ birth
Dissapears @ 4-6 months |
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When does plantar grasp appear/ dissapear?
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Appears @ birth
Dissapears @ 9 months |
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When does babinskin reflex appear/ dissapear?
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Appear @ birth
Dissapears @ 12 months |
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When does step appear/ dissaper?
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Appears @ birth
Dissapears @ 4-8 weeks |
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What is neck righting?
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Neck keeps head in upright position when body is tilted.
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When does neck righting appear/ dissapear?
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Appear: 4-6 months
It persists |
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What is parachute (sideways)?
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Protective extension with the arms when tilted to the side in a supported sitting position
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When does parachute (sideways) appear/dissapear?
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Appears at 6 months
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What is parachute forward?
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Protective extension with the arms when held up in the air and moved forward. The infant reflexively reaches forward to catch himself.
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When does parachute forward appear?
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6-7 months
persists |
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What is parachute (backward)?
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Protective extension with the arms when tilted backward
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When does parachute backward appear/dissapear?
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9-10 months
persists |
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What are reflexes present @ birth?
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rooting
sucking swallowing moro babinski grasping tonic neck head turning smiling drying |
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How to know weight in infants?
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Birth weight doubles by 6 months
Birth weight triples by 12 months Birth length increases by 50 % by 12 months Brain weight increases 2.5X |
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When do fontanels close in infants?
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Posterior fontanels close b/w 6-8 weeks
Anterior fontanels close by 12-18 months |
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What are the fist bones to ossify?
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Those centrally (close to vital organs, i.e. skull, clavicles, spine)
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What are milestones 0-1 months?
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Follows object to midline
Focus objects 7-8 inches away Stares (Prefers faces) Can follow in range of 90 degrees Respond to loud noises by STARTLE REFLEX Develops voluntary grasp Primary interest comfort and self |
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What are milestones for 2-4 months?
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peripheral vision is up to 180 degrees
Track objects side to side (also with sound at ear level) Discovers hands Tear gland function Lifts trunk when prone ***ROLLING OVER*** |
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At what month does the infant start rolling over?
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2-4 months.
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What are the milestones for infants 4-6 months?
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Holds bottle
Sits with support Stands holding onto object Rolls over from stomach to back Brings legs to stomach Pushes up on hands and knees |
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What are the milestones for infants 6-9 months?
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crawling begins
coordinates objects to mouth Begins depth perception Responds to own name Brief object permanence Pushes unwanted objects away Explores body with mouth and hands Stranger anxiety begins (shy) |
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When does stranger anxiety begin?
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6-9 months
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What are milestones at 10-12 months?
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Separation anxiety
walks with help waves bye-bye tries to feed self with a spoon and cup stands alone good pincer grasp object permanence mastered visual acuity 20/50 |
