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What are the 3 gross motor red flags for a 3 month old?
-asymmetrical movements
-hypertonic or hypotonic
-asymmetric primitive reflexes
Describe the fine motor red flags of a 3 month old
-hand held fisted: cortical thumb
-absent or asymmetric palmar grasp
what are the language and hearing signs that you don't want to see in a 3 month old?
-No start to sound or sudden noises
-no quieting to voice
-High pitched cry
What would be some psychosocial and emotional red flags for a 3 month old?
-diffuse nonverbal cues
-Poor state transitions
-irritable
What is the minimum accepted weight gain during the first 3 months?
1 lb per week
what is the head circumference growth red flag for 3 months?
greater than 2 standard deviations on growth curve or showing no increase in size
How old is it officially a red flag if a baby is having trouble with swallow and suck?
3 months
When does colic usually go away in infants?
by 3 months
List the 4 gross motor red flags of a 6 month old.
-persistent primitive reflex
-does not attempt to sit with support
-head lag with pull to sit
-scissoring
A child of ___ months that does not reach for objects, holds rattle, holds hands together or grasp their clothes would have a fine motor red flag.
6 months
At what age should an infant pull a blanket down from his or her face when it is thrown on them?>
7 months
WHen should a child bring their hands together?
4 months
A child of 6 months would said to have language and hearing red flags if he or she dos not...
-babble
-respond to voice, bell, rattle or loud noise with startle
A child of ___ months should not have a solemn appearance, not smile or have no response to play
6 months
When should a child double their birthweight?
6 months
Other than weight, what are the physical red flags of a 6 month old
-no increase in HC
-continuation of poor feeding or sleep regulation
-difficulty with self calming
A child of 9 months should not show what gross motor signs?
-does not sit even in tripod position
-no lateral prop reflex
-asymmetric crawl, handedness or other abnormal movements
List the 4 fine motor red flags of a 9 month old.
-no self feeding
-no high chair sitting
-no solids
-does not pick up toy with one hand
A child of __ months should definitely respond to their name
9
When should a child reciprocally vocalize?
9 months
A lack of single or double consonant sounds is a red flag at what age?
9 months
ToF: it is ok for a child of 9 months to have night awakenings that persist because sleeping habits have not settled yet.
false: it is a red flag at 9 months
ToF: a child of 9 months may be offered a bottle in bed for sleep
false it is a red flag
A child of 9 months that is not phsychocially or emotionally developing may have what behaviors?
-intense or absent stranger anxiety
-does not seek comfort from caregiver in times of stress
ToF; a child of 12 months that is not moving around the environment is not a red flag just yet.
false; it is
when is the latest that is acceptable for a child to pull to stand?
12 months
a child of 12 months should not have which fine motor signs?
-persistent mouthing
-no attempting to feed self or hold cup
-not able to hold toy in each hand or transfer objects
what are Burn's language and hearing red flags for a 12 month old?
-inability to localize to sound
-not imitating speech sounds
-not using 2-3 words
-does not point or uses only gestures or pointing
What are the physical red flags for a 12 month old?
-less than triple the birth weight
-losing more than 2 standard deviations on the growth curve for all 3
-poor sleep wake cycle
-extremem inability to separate from parents
List the receptive language milestones of a 0-3month old.
-attend to voice
-turns head or eyes
-startle to loud sounds
-quiets in response to voice
-smiles, coos and gurgles to voice
Having an undifferentiated but strong cry, cooing and gurgling and using single syllable repetition (G, K, H, NG) are ___ language milestones of __ to ___ month olds
expressive; 0-3
What is the age where a child May seek sound source, may look in response to name, and responses may vary from happy to angry?
3-6 months
At what age does a child start to laugh?
3-6 months
Do children age 3-6 months old start to vocalize to toys and when they are removed
yes
When does a child start to learn "NO"?
6-9 months
At what age does individual names begin to take on meaning?
6-9 months
Does a child of 9-12 months old understand "Hot"?
Yes
A _ to __ months old will imitate animals sounds, increase jargon, gesture with vocalizations, turn head to name and give toy upon request.
9-12
What is early intervention?
privision of support and resources to families of young children from members of informal and formal social support networks that both directly and indirectly influence child, parent and family functioning
At what ages are the standardizes screening tools used for developmental delays?
9, 18 and 30 months
When is an MCHAT done on a child?
18 and 24 months
At what ages are the standardizes screening tools used for developmental delays?
9, 18 and 30 months
When is an MCHAT done on a child?
18 and 24 months
What is the NPs job after referring a child to early intervention?
Follow up on referrals made and continually track child's developmental status
What are the areas of development in which a delay may make the child eligible for early intervention?
-cognitive
-physical (motor, vision, hearing, or nutrition)
-social or emotional
-adaptive
How many areas must there be a delay for a child to get early intervention in NJ?
2 or more
Does a diagnosis with a physical or mental condition that has a high probability of resulting in a developmental delay make a child eligible for early intervention?
Yes
What is the purpose of an IFSP?
to indentify and organize formal and informal resource to assess a family in reaching outcomes for family and themselves (mother does the exercises everyday)
What is the used name of the diagnosis of a 3 year old with developmental problems and eligible for daily school services?
preschool disabled
ToF; a child receiving school services for being preschool disabled will show on their record so that future teachers are aware of it.
FALSE not on the record
ToF: the PCP CANNOT prescribe the frequency of early intervention services
True
When is an Hg often done on an infant?
6-12 months
What are the fluoride dosing for children?
-0.25mg/1cc 6months-3 year old
-0.5mg/1cc 3-6 years old
-1 mg/ tab 6-16 years
At what age does fluoride introduction occur?
6 months
What are the growths standards for W, H, and HC for 0-3 months old?
Weight: 8 ounce/week
height: 3.5cm/month
HC: 2 cm
regain or exceed birth wt by 2 weeks
What are the growth standards for all values from 3-6 months?
Weight: 5 ounces/week
Height: 2cm month
HC: 1cm
Birth weight doubles at 6 monts
List the growth requirements for infants 6-12 months according to the chart.
W: 3-4 ounces a week
H: 1.2 cm -1.5 cm/month
HC: 0.5cm
What are the factors asked in regards to appetitie and intake?
preference, allergies, intolerances, chewing or swallowing problems
What is meant by antrhopometric data?
height, weight and HC
ToF: Vitamin D supplements should be started in breastfed babies at 4 days old.
true
What is the usual intake that meet the requirements of half of the healthy population for ages?
Estimated average requirement (EAR)
What is the recommended dietary allowance?
average dietary intake level requirements of nearly ALL healthy individuals
The Adequate Intake (AI) is an ___
approximation of intake of groups of individuals
describe the tolerable upper intatke level
highest level of dietary intake of a nutrient that poses no risk to the majority of the population
What is the average number of calories that should be eaten by normal and premature 0-6 month olds?
Normal: 108 calories/kg
Premie: 120cal/kg
How many cal/kg should 6-12 months old eat?
98
What is the carb requirement for 0-6 months and 7-12 months?
60g/day in 0-6 months
95 g/day in 7-12 months
ToF: juice is a good source of carbohydrates
false: only allow 2 ounces a day!
ToF: all breast fed infants should be supplemented with Vitamin D unless they are taking in more than 200ml a day
false!: 500mL a day
What are the protein requirements of infancy?
0-6 months: 9.1g/day
6-12 months: 11 g/dau
What is the UL of iron intake?
40mg/day
How much iron is the RDA for 6-12 months?
11mg/day
How long do iron stores last in full term infants?
4-6 months
ToF: preterm infants hold on to iron longer than full term infants
false: they deplete their storage faster
ToF: breastfed babies should have supplemental iron
False: they don't need it; check their Hct at 6 months
who are the infants that are at risk for vitamin B12 deficiency?
breastfeeding vegetarian moms *may cause zinc depletion too
What is the result of B12 deficiency ?
causes failure to thrive, movement disorders, delayed development, megaloblastic anemia
What are the dosing for supplemental B12?
0.4 and 0.5 mcg/day
List eh 5 movements taht affect feeding.
-rooting reflex: 0-3months
-tongue thrust reflex (0-4 months)
-suck swallow pattern
-gag
-bite reflex
How many calories should a baby > 9lbs be getting?
20calories/oz (0.67 calories/cc)
What is the common whey to casein ratio?
60:40 similar to human
What is the fat content of formula?
50% of calories form fat are from saturated and polyunsaturated fat
What is the carbohydrate composition of formula?
lactose: beneficially effect on mineral absorption (Ca, Zn, Mg) and on colonic flora
What does formula usually say about micronutrients in it?
Higher vitamin and mineral content than human milk to cover 97% of the population
What are the 3 forms of formula?
-ready to feed: most expensive, dose not require water
-concentrate; requires mixing with water in equal parts
-powder: requires mixing with water
ToF: the whey proteins added to formula are of the same kind as those in human breast milk?
False: the cow's milk differ from human milk with differing amino acid profiles
ToF: there is evidence that adding whey proteins to formula produce a product that is superior to a standard cow milk based formula
False
What are the 2 long chain fatty acids added to formula to make baby smarter?
DHA and AHA
What is DHA?
-found in gray matter of brain and retina
-sources in fish, organ meats and fortified eggs
What is ARA?
Arachiodonic acid
-omega 6 fatty acid support brain growth
-precursor to eiconsanoid regulation of body function as immunity and blood clotting
What are the 3 reasons for adding LC-PUFA to formula?
-postnatal accretion of these fatty acids is important because substantial myelination and synaptogenesis occur during postnatal brain growth support
-DHA and AA are the main omega 6 and 6 fatty acids in the CNS
-DHA the major fatty acid in retina
___ __ (the ultimate prebiotic) promotes the colonization of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli
breast milk
what is the goal of putting probiotics in formula?
to manipulate the bacterial colonization of formula fed infants to reseble that in breast fed infants
what are the 2 formulas on the market that contain probiotics in the US?
-Bifidobacteria lactis and lactobacillus GG
What is a prebiotic?
non-digestible food ingredient that benefits the host by stimulating the favorable growth and/or activity of one or more indigenous probiotic bacteria
What are the prebiotics now added to formula?
galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) or fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS)
ToF: there has been many risks associated with the incorporation of probiotics to formula
false
what is the most common base for formula?
cow's milk
What formula is used for vegetarians, lactase deficiency and galactosemia?
soy
ToF: lactose free formula is cow milk base
true
What formula is given to infants who cannot digest or are allergic to intact protein
extensively hydrolyzed formula
how many cal/oz are in preterm infant formula
24cal/ounce
what type of formulas are recommended for preterm infants?
amino acid formulas: predominantly whey, cows milk, with higher protein and calcium
What is the hallmark sign of an infant with cow's milk allergy
solid blood in the stool
What must an infant with cow's milk allergy take for formula?
hydrolyzed formulas
What are the 2 hydrolyzed formulas on the market?
neutramagen and alimentum
partially hydrolyzed formula contains __ __ having molecular weights of generally less than 5000 daltons
oligo peptides
ToF: hydrolyzed formulas are hypoallergenic
True
What is the hallmark sign of an infant with cow's milk allergy
solid blood in the stool
What must an infant with cow's milk allergy take for formula?
hydrolyzed formulas
What are the 2 hydrolyzed formulas on the market?
neutramagen and alimentum
partially hydrolyzed formula contains __ __ having molecular weights of generally less than 5000 daltons
oligo peptides
ToF: hydrolyzed formulas are hypoallergenic
True
What are the Casein hydrolysates formulas that contain glucose polymers that are primary carbohydrate source and MCT?
-alimentum
-nutramagen
-nutramagen LIPIL
-Progestimil
Amino Acid formulas are partially hydrolyzed __ __
whey protein
ToF: protein hydrolysate are not better than cow's milk or human milk in presenting atopic disease.
FALSE: better than cow's milk but not as good as human
What are the amino acid formulas with reduced lactose content?
-Elecare
-Neocate
-Nutramigen AA
ToF: organic formulas contain organic sugars that may make them sweeter
True sucrose
What infants are given either enfamil lipil-24 or similac special care advance 24 and how much?
Premature infants in the hospital and they should not get more than 12 ounces per day
what formulas are preterm infants transitioned to and how long are they on it?
Enfamil Enfacare LIPIL (22cal/oz)
-34 weeks gestation and continued for 6-9 months
What are the concerns from the AAP on formulas?
- potential harm
-paucity of data
-increased cost
Which infants are given portagen?
-those with liver disease
-pancreatic insufficiency
-chylothorax
Similac 60/40 has less __ and thus is given to infants with renal or __ conditions
salt; cardiac
What are the symptoms of an IgE mediated reaction to cow's milk?
eczema, vomiting, allergic rhinitis
What type of IgE reaction will a child with bloody stool have?
Non IgE mediated protein intolerance to cow's milk
What is the treatment for cow's milk protein reactions?
change of formula to protein hydrolysate
What type of food is ok to give 4-6 month old?
Cereal with iron
At what WEIGHT will a child wake up in the night if they are not fed enough?
17.5lbs
When a child is 5-6 months and sitting with normal support, what types of foods can they be introduced to?
Fruits and veges, (veges first)
When should a HCP tell a mother of a 4 month old to start introduce a new food?
Sunday start
ToF: it is ok to give a child of 7-8 months wheat since they are being introduced to protein and finger foods?
False: no wheat
Why can children 7-8months be be introduced to proteins and finger foods?
they have an improved pincer grasp
at what age can a child be given soft table food and be allowed to self-feed?
10-12 months
ToF: a child should be introduced to a small amount of juice including orange and pineapple.
false: they are cause of many allergic reactions
How should juice be given to infants?
at 6-7 months in a sippy cup
When can a child be given egg whites?
1 year
When should a child be on a 3 meal a day schedule
7-8 months
ToF: it is ok to add a little salt or sugar to an infants food to help with taste
FALSE: should not add either
What are the best ways to prevent allergy or to ensure that an allergy is known when feeding an infant?
-start on new food at a time and wait 5 days between new food
-avoid allergenic foods: egg whites, peanuts and peanut butter
ToF: babies should have their teeth and gums cleaned daily
True with no toothpaste
ToF: babies cannot have honey in the fist year of life
true
What are the conversation pieces to have with parents about constipation?
-make sure you get a great history
-no switching formula, cut back on solids if they are under 6 months
-encourage activity
What is infant dyspenesia?
when the mother notices that the infants grunts as they are passing stool
ToF: infants must start food by 6 months or they will have feeding problems
true according to rita
ToF: you should encourage mothers to eat with their child
true
To prepare powder formula you use __ ounces to one scoop of powder
2
What are the feeding skills of a 0-4 months old
sucks and swallows liquid
An infant of _- to __ months old has a feeding skill of beginning to eat solid foods
4-6
What are the feeding skills of a 6 month old
begins to use a cup
a child with a feeding skill of feeding them-self is how old?
8-12 months
What would be the best complementary food to introduce that would complement the nutrient's in formula or breast milk as the composition of breast milk reaches maturity?
red meat
What are the advantages to the early introduction of complementary goods that have allergic potential including food allergy later in life?
Maybe not good to hold off on allergic foods, and can decipher if and allergy exists early
The ___ nucleus of the hypothalamus is the __ timekeeper
suprachiasmatic; circadian
where does the hypothalamus get its input from in regulating sleep
the retina
List the ethnocultural and socioeconomic differences found in children with sleep disorders
-non-hispanic white children
-higher income
-more education
Melatonin is responsible for what and where is it found
sleep inducing hormone found in the pineal gland
ToF: a rapid and sympathetic response to our babies cries is the foundation of strong family values, not the undermining of them
True in the first 6 months
ToF: co-sleeping is recommended and thought to increase a child's trust in the caretaker.
false: AAP says it increases risk of SIDS
ToF: car sleeping is not advised in infants
true
Should a child sleep with pillow, quilts, blankets or sheets to prevent hypothermia?
NO: just sleep clothing
When can pacifier use be used in a baby that is breastfeeding at what age?
3-4 weeks
ToF: breastfeeding is protective against SIDS
True!
Is overheating a risk for SIDS?
Yes
ToF: there has been sufficient evidence in the use of fans for infants to prevent overheating and thus SIDS.
false: insufficient evidence
Having the baby on the tummy decreases the risk for ___
plagiochephaly
ToF: a baby should be placed on their tummy daily through the time they roll from back to belly
false: no need to place on belly after they roll to back
What type of surface should a baby sleep on.
firm
At what age should a child be able to sleep through the night without food
18 months
What are the key factors in doing a clinical evaluation of sleep disorder in children?
-past and current MEDICAL hx
-SOCIAL hx/stressor
-DEVELOPMENTAL/SCHOOL hx
what are the sleep diagnostic tools used in primary care?
-sleep diaries: 2 week baseline
-home videotaping; paroxysmal arousals
What are the diagnostic tools used by sleep specialists?
-polysomnography: OSAS, PLMD, EDS, parasomnias
-MSLT
-actigraphy
What does BEARS stand for?
-B: bedtime (does child have problems going to bed or falling asleep)
-E: excessive daytime sleepiness (is your child sleeping during the day
-A: Awakenings during the night waking (does your child wake up a lot at night)
-R: regularity and duration of sleep ( does your child have a regular bedtime and wake time)
-S: snoring (does your child snore a lot or have difficulty breathing at night)
What are the characteristics of sleep regulation in a 0-1 month old?
-encourage mom to put child in own crib
-slow easy movement to decrease startle or Moro
-Gentile massage to calm them to self regulate
What are the sleep regulation factors for a 1-3 month old?
-start to develop structure
-repetitive stimulation: rocking to encourage infant to quiet down
-Sensitivity to Moro
-Back to sleep, not side
-get child drowsy and then place child to sleep
At what age should parent have nighttime rituals, a good view of their infant's temperament, and a consistent prompt response to infant crying?
3-6 months
what are the sleep regulation factors for a 6-8 month old?
-may need assistance to resume sleep pattern
-teaching infants to sleep in their own crib
-development of self regulation skills
-can wait for gratification
-talking to infant to meet their needs
What are the sleep regulations for a 9-12 month old?
-transition object
-predictable daily schedule
-nighttime routine
-temperament variations
what are the 3 approaches to train infants to sleep?
-extinction (graduated extinction)
-scheduled awakenings
-positive routine
Describe the extinction technique of sleep training.
-put baby to bed at regular time
-ignore the babies cries
-takes 3-5 days
What is an extinction burst?
behavior that is more dramatic than before and occurs within 5-10 days of initiation of the plan
What is the graduated extinction method?
-Most accepted by the parent
-extinction method combined with parental checks which are faded over time
-ignore child's behavior but check on interval (2, 5, 10 minutes)
What are the 4 areas targeted for fading in the graduated extinction approach to sleep training?
-physical contact
-proximity of parent to the child
-duration of intervals
-duration of actual check
What is the scheduled awakening technique?
-Establish the child's sleep and night waking
-wake the child up before the child usually wakes up for 10 days
-then fade the wakening
-prevents child from reaching a full wakening
What are the drawbacks to the scheduled awakening approach?
takes much longer, hard on the parent, does not address bedtime resistance
What is the most common pediatric sleep disorder?
night waking
ToF: most yound children with frequent night waking rely on nonadaptive sleep associates (rocking, feeding, paternal presence) to fall asleep
true
Describe delayed sleep phase syndrome. who gets it most commonly?
-difficulty to wake in the am and have difficulty falling asleep
-more common in adolescent and young adults
What are the common parasomnias of childhood?
-night terrors (first 1/3 of the night in ages 4-12)
-Nightmares (during REM, do not expose to TV or movies that are scary)
-Sleepwalking (15-40% of children do it at last once)