Child Development Theories and Milestones
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At what age does the immune system begin to show significant functionality, producing IgG and IgM?

  • 2 months
  • 1 year (correct)
  • 6 months
  • 3 months

    • What physiological change occurs in the cardiovascular system by the end of the first year?

  • Blood pressure reaches 90/50
  • Respiration rate stabilizes at 30/min
  • Heart rate decreases to 80-90 bpm
  • Heart rate slows to 100-120 bpm (correct)

    • Which digestive enzyme shows a deficiency during the first year of life?

  • Trypsin
  • Pepsin
  • Amylase
  • Lipase (correct)

    • When does the breathing rate slow down to an average of 20-30 breaths per minute?

    <p>During the third month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about kidney function in infants is accurate?

    <p>Kidneys remain immature and produce diluted urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT influence growth and development?

    <p>Education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does a child typically show a social smile?

    <p>2 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which developmental milestone occurs around 10 months of age?

    <p>Pincer grasp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much does a child's weight typically increase in the first six months?

    <p>2 lbs/month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory of child development focuses on moral reasoning?

    <p>Kohlberg's Moral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By the end of the first year, what is the typical heart rate range for an infant?

    <p>100-120 beats/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of growth, what percentage does a child typically grow in height by the age of one?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which developmental theory is associated with psychosocial stages?

    <p>Erickson’s Psychosocial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does an infant typically begin to show beginning fear of strangers?

    <p>7 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language ability is expected at around 10 months of age?

    <p>Masters another word such as 'bye-bye'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reflex is strong at 3 months of age according to the development milestones?

    <p>Landau reflex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does 'tummy time' become particularly important for infants?

    <p>3 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these actions is expected from an infant at 6 months?

    <p>Turning back to front</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do the Moro and tonic neck reflexes completely fade?

    <p>6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an infant expected to do at around 9 months in terms of play?

    <p>Creep safely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant milestone in language acquisition typically occurs around 3 months?

    <p>Differentiates cry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By what age does an infant typically begin transferring objects from one hand to another?

    <p>7 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fine motor skill develops around 5 months of age?

    <p>Handles a rattle well</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does fear of strangers peak?

    <p>8 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many words is an infant expected to say by 12 months?

    <p>2 words plus 'ma ma' and 'da da'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following fine motor skills is expected at 4 months?

    <p>Follows objects past midline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do infants typically begin to show the ability to sit without assistance?

    <p>8 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fine motor skill is first observed when a child brings their hands together and pulls at their clothes?

    <p>Thumb opposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical gross motor milestone achieved by a child at 10 months of age?

    <p>Pulls self to standing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At 5 months, what is a common ability observed in infants regarding their movements?

    <p>Turns readily front to back and back to front</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the gross motor development observed at 7 months of age?

    <p>Sits alone but only with hands held forward for balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of paroxysmal abdominal pain in infants under 3 months of age?

    <p>Excessive crying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended intervention for managing teething in infants?

    <p>Use of teething rings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which health issue is directly related to putting an infant to bed with a bottle?

    <p>Ear infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical preventative measure against skin irritation in infants?

    <p>Exposure to air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended action to reduce infant distress during feedings?

    <p>Feed self-demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is linked to poor hygiene in neonates?

    <p>Seborrheic dermatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of baby bottle syndrome is most concerning?

    <p>Tooth decay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment is suggested for managing dyssomnia in infants?

    <p>Establish bedtime rituals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What intervention is advised for a child experiencing teething pain?

    <p>Refrigerate teething rings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding colic is inaccurate?

    <p>Has no known cause.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of putting an infant on the right side after feeding?

    <p>To prevent aspiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a suggested prevention method for miliaria?

    <p>Use heavy blankets at night</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors are considered when treating loose stools in neonates?

    <p>Add more carbohydrates/sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Infancy

    • Developmental milestones are learned by practice.
    • Presentation skills and behaviors are influenced by genetics, gender, health, environment, nutrition, and intelligence.

    Theories of Child Development

    • Freud's Psychosexual stages
    • Erikson's Psychosocial stages
    • Piaget's Cognitive stages
    • Kohlberg's Moral stages
    • Fowler's Spiritual Stages

    Developmental Milestones in Infancy

    • Follows across midline at 3 months
    • Social smile at 2 months
    • First tooth erupts at 6 months
    • Respiratory rate slows down to 20-30 breaths/min by the end of the 1st year
    • Heart rate slows down to 100-120 per minute at the end of the 1st year
    • Liver remains immature
    • Pincer grasp at 10 months
    • Abdomen protuberant
    • Infant grows in height by 50% (from 20 to 30 inches)
    • Legs may appear short and bowed

    Anthroprometrics

    • Weight:
      • 1st 6 months: increase by 2 lbs/mo.
      • Doubles: 4-6 months
      • 2nd 6 months: 1 lb/mo.
      • Triples: 12 mos.
    • Length:
      • 50% increase in the first year.
    • Head:
      • Brain reaches 2/3 of adult size at the end of the 1st year.
      • Chest < head by 2 cm (protruberant abdomen)

    Physiologic Changes during Infancy

    • Cardiovascular:
      • Heart rate slows to 100-120.
    • Hematologic:
      • Physiologic anemia @ 2-3 months.
    • Respiratory:
      • Respiratory rate slows to 20-30/min.
      • Risk for respiratory infection until end of the 1st year.
    • GIT:
      • Amylase deficiency until 3rd month.
      • Lipase deficiency until the end of the 1st year.
      • Infancy is not able to efficiently digest protein.

    Physiologic Changes during Infancy - Continued

    • GUT:
      • Kidneys remain immature.
      • Diluted urine.
    • Immunity:
      • Functional immune system by 2 months.
      • IgG and IgM production by 1 year.
    • Thermoregulation:
      • Able to adjust to cold by 6 months.
      • Subcutaneous tissue increases.
      • Brown fat increases.

    Developmental Milestones

    • Gross Motor:
      • 0-1 months: Largely reflex actions.
      • 2 months: Holds head up when prone.
      • 3 months: Holds head and chest up when prone.
      • 4 months: Turns back to front, bears partial weight on feet.
      • 5 months: Turns readily front to back and back to front.
      • 6 months: Starts to show ability to sit.
      • 7 months: Reaches out to be picked up, sits alone with hand support.
      • 8 months: Sits securely without support.
      • 9 months: Creeps or crawls, sits steadily and leans forward.
      • 10 months: pulls self to standing.
      • 11 months: Cruises (walks with support).

    Motor Development

    • Fine Motor:
      • 0-1 months: Keeps hand fisted.
      • 2 months: Holds an object for a few minutes.
      • 3 months: Follows object past midline with eyes.
      • 4 months: Brings hands together and pulls at clothes (thumb opposition).
      • 5 months: Reaches and picks up toys.
      • 6 months: Holds objects in both hands (palmar grasp).
      • 7 months: Transfers objects hand to hand.
      • 8 months: Advanced eye-hand coordination.

    Socialization and Language

    • 0-1 month:
      • Makes cooing sounds.
      • Differentiates cry.
      • Social smile.
    • 2 months:
      • Makes cooing sounds.
      • Differentiates cry.
      • Social smile.
    • 3 months:
      • Laughs out loud.
    • 4 months:
      • Says vowel sounds "goo-goo", "gah-gah".
    • 5 months:
      • Says vowel sounds "oh-oh".
    • 6 months:
      • May start to show fear of strangers.
    • 7 months:
      • Shows beginning fear of strangers.
    • 8 months:
      • Fear of strangers peaks.
      • Says first work "da da".
    • 9 months:
      • Says first word "da da".
    • 10 months:
      • Infant masters another word like "bye-bye", "no".
    • 11 months:
      • Says 2 words + "ma ma", "da da" with meaning.

    Time Reflexes Fade

    • 0-1 month: Grasp reflexes fading.
    • 2 months: Grasp reflexes fading.
    • 3 months: Landau reflex is strong.
    • 4 months: Stepping reflex fading.
    • 5 months: Tonic neck reflex fading.
    • 6 months: Moro and Tonic neck reflex fading.
    • 12 months: Landau reflex fades.

    Play

    • 0-1 months:
      • Enjoys watching primary caregiver's face.
      • Needs playtime in the prone position.
    • 2 months: Enjoys bright colored mobiles.
    • 3 months:
      • Spends time looking at hands (hand regard).
      • "Tummy time" during the day is important.
    • 4 months:
      • Needs space to practice turning.
    • 5 months:
      • Handles rattle well.
    • 6 months:
      • Enjoys bathtub toys, rubber ring for teething.
    • 7 months:
      • Likes objects that are good size for transferring.
    • 8 months:
      • Enjoys manipulation, rattles, and toys of different textures.
    • 9 months:
      • Needs safe space for creeping.
    • 10 months:
      • Plays games like patty-cake and peek-a-boo.
    • 11 months:
      • Cruising can be the main activity.

    Contraindications for Immunization

    • Convulsions or shock within 3 days of the previous dose.
    • Child with clinical AIDS.

    Common Health Problems of Infants

    • Teething:
      • Signs: sore, tender gums before tooth eruption, resistant to chewing, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, earache, fussing.
      • Intervention: Teething rings placed in the refrigerator.

    Neonatal Common Health Problems

    • Constipation:
      • More common in bottle-fed infants.
      • Add more fluids or carbohydrates/sugar.
      • Add foods with bulk (fruits and vegetables).
      • If anal sphincter is tight, dilate 2-3 times daily with a gloved little finger.
    • Loose stools:
      • Treat the cause.
      • Oral rehydration.

    Neonatal Common Health Problems - Continued

    • Colic:
      • Paroxysmal abdominal pain occurring in infants under 3 months of age.
      • Face becomes red and flushed, fists clenched, abdomen becomes tense.
      • Causes: overfeeding, gas distention, too much carbohydrates (mother), poorly developed sphincter.
      • Prevention: Feed by self demand, burp twice during feeding, feed in an upright position, change milk formula if needed, reduce sugar content.
    • Spitting up:
      • Feed in upright position.
      • Position on the right side after feeding.
      • Burp more frequently.

    Neonatal Common Health Problems:

    • Skin Irritation:
      • Causes: Poor hygiene, irritation from urine, feces, detergents.
      • Prevention: Expose skin to air, careful washing, starch bath.

    Neonatal Common Health Problems

    • Seborrheic Dermatitis:
      • Causes: Poor hygiene.
      • Prevention: Mineral oil, shampoo bath in the morning.

    Neonatal Common Health Problems

    • Miliaria:
      • Cluster of pinpoint rashes during hot weather.
      • Neck, nose, around the ears.
      • Prevention: Bathe 2x/day, baking soda, reduce amount of clothing.

    Neonatal Common Health Problems

    • Baby-Bottle Syndrome:
      • Definition: Putting an infant to bed with a bottle.
      • Health Concerns: Aspiration, tooth decay, ear infection.
      • Intervention: Never put to bed with a bottle, use a nipple with a smaller hole, use diluted milk formula.

    Neonatal Common Health Problems

    • Sleep Problems:
      • Dyssomnia: Trouble falling or staying asleep at night, difficulty staying awake during the day.
      • Parasomnia: Confusional arousal, sleepwalking, nightmaress.
      • Intervention: Parental presence at bedtime, establish bedtime rituals, placing infant awake in his own crib, do not use crib as playpen.

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