Newborn
Match the following terms that address the newborn.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Newborn Period
Molding
Anterior fontanel
Early cognitive development
Infant positioning
Posterior fontanel
Normal behavior
Health promotion of the infant
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Screenings, car seats, and cribs
Closes at the end of the second to third month
Overlapping of the soft skull bones
First month of life
Innate behavior, reflexes, and sensory functions
Sleep on the back
Sucking, crying, sleeping, and activity
Closes at 12 to 18 months
Infancy
9. Infancy is the period from _________ to __________ of age.
10. Physical: Complete the following table:
AGE IN MONTHS
MILESTONE
Posterior fontanel closes
Able to raise hands and shoulders from prone position
Birth weight doubles
Beginning signs of tooth eruption
Length increased by 1 inch from birth length
Length increased by 2 inches from birth length
Birth weight triples
11. Social/Cognitive: Complete the following table:
AGE IN MONTHS
MILESTONE
Social smile
Recognizes familiar faces
Shows excitement
Smiles in mirror at image
Discriminates strangers form family
Begins to fear strangers
Begins imitation
Plays peek-a-boo
Responds to the word “no”
Develops object permanence
Searches for hidden object
12. Language development: Complete the following table:
AGE IN MONTHS
MILESTONE
Cries to express displeasure
Coos
Squeals to show pleasure
“Talks” when spoken to
Laughs aloud
Begins to intimidate sounds
Chained sounds; baba, dada
Responds to simple verbal commands; no-no
Says “dada” and “mama” with meaning
Three to five words besides “dada” and “mama”
Initiates animal sounds
13. Explain play during infancy.
14. Injury prevention: What injuries are infants most at risk for?
15. Briefly explain health promotion activities related to the following.
a. Nutrition:.
b. Supplementation:
c. Immunizations:
d. Sleep:
Toddler
16. Toddlerhood ranges from
to
.
17. Summarize the physical development.
The average toddler grows
year.
in height and gains approximately
In general, adult height is about twice the child’s height at
18. Gross and Fine Motor: Complete the following table:
AGE IN MONTHS
MILESTONE
Walks without help
Builds tower of 2 blocks
Uses cup well
.
pounds each
Runs clumsily
Pulls and pushes toys
Jumps in place with both feet
Throws ball overhead without falling
Build tower of 3 – 4 blocks
Eats with spoon without rotating it
Goes up and down stairs alone – 2 feet on each step
Kicks ball forward
19. Social/Cognitive: Complete the following table:
AGE IN MONTHS
MILESTONE
Tolerates some separation form parent
Imitates parents (sweeping, dusting, etc)
Kisses and hugs parents
Temper tantrums
Takes off socks, shoes and unzips zippers
Begins to show ownership (“my toy”)
Helps clean up after play
Daytime bowel and bladder control
20. Language development: Complete the following table:
AGE IN MONTHS
MILESTONE
Says 4 to 6 words
Asks for objects by pointing
Uses “no” but not in context; may actually mean “yes”
Says 10 or more words
Points to common objects when named
Vocabulary of 30 words
Uses 2- or 3-word phrases
Verbalizes need for toileting
Talks incessantly
Gives first and last name
Uses plurals
21. Describe the play of a toddler.
22. Identify the health risks of a toddler.
23. Identify the health promotion activities for this age group related to the following.
a. Nutrition:
b. Toilet training:
Pre-Schooler
24. The preschool period ranges from
25. Pre-school children gain about
birth length is doubled around
to
.
pounds per year and grow
years1
26. Gross and Fine Motor: Complete the following table:
AGE IN YEARS
MILESTONE
Rides a tricycle
Stands on one foot
Goes upstirs using alternate feet
Tower of 9 – 10 cubes
Copy a circle on paper
Skips and hops on one foot
Walks downstairs with alternate footing
Uses scissors to cut out pictures
Catches ball
Walks backwards heal to toe
Ties shoes
27. Social/Cognitive: Complete the following table:
AGE IN YEARS
MILESTONE
Dresses self almost completely
Feeds self completely
Can help set table
Beginning understanding of time
Egocentric
Imaginary playmates
Sexual exploration
Developing mor social awareness (less egocentric)
Count correctly but poor math skills
Identifies strongly with parent of opposite sex
Developing good manners
Total; self-care
Beginning to view other’s perspective
Identifies strongly wit parent of same sex
28. Language development: Complete the following table:
AGE IN YEARS
MILESTONE
Vocabulary of 900 words
Complete sentences with 3 to 4 words
Asks many questions
Vocabulary of 1500 words
Sentences of 4-5 words
Tells exaggerated stories
Sings simple songs
inches per year. Their
Vocabulary of 2100 words
Sentences of 6-8 words
Knows names of days of week and months
Follow 3 commands in succession
29. Describe the concept of play for the preschooler.
30. Explain health promotion activities related to the following for this group.
a. Nutrition:
b.
Sleep:
c. Vision:.
School-Age Children
31. The school-age years range from
32. School-age child grows on average
pounds per year.
to
.
inches per year and weight increase by
33. Social/Personal: Complete the following table:
AGE IN YEARS
MILESTONE
Can share and cooperate
Will cheat to win
Does what adults are seen doing
Increased socialization
Becoming a real member of the family
Takes part in group play; prefers with same sex
Interested in primitive romantic relationships – will not admit it
Likes to compete and play games
Develops modesty
Compares self with others
Loves friends
Demonstrates affection
34. Define the cognitive skills that develop in school-age children.
35. Identify the health risks for school-age children.
to ______
Adolescents
36. The adolescent period ranges from
to
.
37. List the four major physical changes that occur.
38. Menarche is:
39. Briefly explain the cognitive abilities of this group.
40. Identify some hints for communicating with adolescents.
41. Identify the three leading causes of death for adolescents.
42. List six warning signs of suicide for adolescents.
43. Define the two eating disorders that follow.
a. Anorexia nervosa:
b. Bulimia nervosa:
44. Identify health promotion interventions for adolescents in regard to the following
a. Substance abuse:
b. Sexually transmitted infections:
c. Pregnancy:
45. Complete the chart on the Stages of Erikson’s Theory of Psychological Development
Stage
Trust vs Mistrust
Autonomy vs Shame
Initiative vs Guilt
Age
Characteristics
Nursing Implications
Industry vs Inferiority
Identity vs Role Confusion
Intimacy vs Isolation
Generativity vs Stagnation
Ego Integrity vs Despair
46. Complete the chart regarding the immunization schedule for infants to 18 years.
Immunization
Hepatits B
Rotavirus
Diptheria,
tetanus, acellular
pertussis (< 7
years old)
Haemophilius
influenza type b
(HIB)
Inactive polio
Influenza
Measles, mumps,
rubella
Recommended Age and Schedule
Tetanus,
Diphtheria and
acellular pertussis
(> 7 years)
Human papilloma
virus
(HPV)
Varicella
Meningococal B
47. Complete the chart regarding the immunization schedule for adults.
Immunization
Schedule
Influenza
Tetanus,
diphtheria,
pertussis
(Td/Tdap)
Varicella
Human
papillomavirus
(HPV)
Zoster
Measles, mumps,
and rubella
(MMR)
Pneumococcal