50 Questions
At what age range can infants typically demonstrate sensorimotor stage sensitive to touch?
0-1.5 months
Which of the following sensory functions is most mature in the first hours of life according to the text?
Vision
What is the common behavior observed when infants react to strong odors?
Turning their head away
Which of the following is a characteristic of onlooker play according to the text?
Watching others play without joining in
What is the primary focus of Erickson's psychosocial development stage related to infancy?
Trust vs. Mistrust
Which of the following reflexes are exercised during the sensorimotor stage according to Piaget's theory?
Sucking reflex
What is the approximate daily fluid requirement per kilogram for infants according to the text?
140-160 ml/kg/day
What is the average head circumference at birth?
34.5 cms
When does the anterior fontanel typically close?
12-18 months of age
What is the range of head circumference at birth?
33-35 cms
Which transitional stool occurs within the 3rd day after initiation of feed?
Greenish-brownish stool
What is the average chest circumference at birth?
31-33 cms
What is the average increase in head circumference by the end of the first month?
~3.1 cm
What is the typical respiratory rate in the first 2 hours after birth?
~40 breaths/min
When should the first stool (meconium) ideally occur?
~24-48 hours after birth
At what age does the posterior fontanel typically close?
< 1 month of age
What does an immature cardiac sphincter lead to in newborns?
'Regurgitation' that is common
What is the definition of 'neonate'?
A child from birth to 28 days of age
In terms of physical growth, what is the normal range for the height of full-term babies?
45-50 cms
What is the expected weight gain formula for a term infant?
(age in days - 10) x 20 + 3000 grams
When does a newborn typically regain the weight lost in the first few days after birth?
By the end of the second week
What is the average birth weight range for newborns?
2-3 kg
What is the primary focus of APGAR scoring?
Immediate assessment after birth
Which term refers to a progressive increase in skill or capacity to function?
Development
'Sensorimotor' development primarily involves integration of which skills?
Sensory and motor skills
'Psychosexual development' is associated with which theorist's work?
Sigmund Freud
What is the primary difference between growth and development based on the text?
Growth is measured in inches/centimeters and pounds/kilograms, while development is measured in skill or capacity.
What is the average length range for full-term babies according to the text?
45-50 cms
How does a normal term infant's weight gain typically progress according to the text?
$20 \times (\text{age in days} - 10) + 3000$ grams
Which stage of development is primarily linked to the integration of sensory and motor skills according to the text?
Sensorimotor
What is the typical weight range for newborns according to the text?
2.5-3.5 kg
When do full-term infants generally regain the weight lost in the first few days after birth, as per the text?
$10-12$ days
What is a common characteristic of Vernix caseosa according to the text?
It is a cheese-like material that covers the skin
Which statement is true about the sensory functions of vision in newborns according to the text?
Newborns can momentarily fixate on bright/moving objects within 20 cms in visual field
What is the significance of the corneal reflex in newborns according to the text?
It helps protect the eyes from foreign objects
According to Piaget's theory, which of the following is exercised during Substage 1 (0-1.5 months) of the sensorimotor stage?
Involuntary rooting and sucking
In Erickson's psychosocial development theory, what is the main outcome of the period of infancy described as 'Trust vs mistrust'?
Trust towards caregivers
What do infants typically prefer in terms of visual stimuli, according to the text?
Large squares and sharp contrasts
'Onlooker play', as described in the text, is characterized by which of the following?
Spectating others play without joining in
'Sensorimotor stage', as per Piaget's theory, is characterized by which of the following according to the text?
'Simple motor behaviors'
'Oral stage' in psychosexual development theory is primarily sensitive to which sense as per the text?
'Taste'
What is the importance of touch for newborns according to the text?
Touches are essential for normal growth and development
What is the length of the anterior fontanel at birth?
3-4 cm
At what age does the posterior fontanel typically close?
1 month
What is the average chest circumference at birth?
34-36 cm
What are the chemical stimuli that help initiate respiration after birth?
High carbon dioxide, low oxygen, high ph
What is the typical range of respiratory rate in the first 2 hours after birth?
40-60 breaths/min
Which system undergoes circulatory changes that allow for blood flow in a newborn?
Respiratory system
What is the main transition occurring in the circulatory system post-birth?
Transition from fetal circulation
What is the most critical and immediate change required after birth?
'Breathing'
This quiz provides an outline of definitions related to child development and growth, including immediate assessment after birth, psychosexual development, sensorimotor skills, psychosocial development, cognitive or intellectual development, and play needs and problems. It also covers the concepts of growth and development, with a focus on the increase in physical size and progressive increase in skills or capacities. The text further discusses the assessment of neonates and when to assess their growth and development.
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