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What is the average weight of a child at 4 months of age?
6 kg
How do you calculate the average weight of a child beyond their first year?
Weight = Age in years x 2 + 8 (kg)
What percentile is used to assess a child's growth measurements?
Percentiles
What is the significance of comparing a child's measures with average values for their age and sex?
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What weight loss is considered normal for a newborn in the first few days after birth?
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What is the primary distinction between growth and development?
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List the stages of growth and development in order of occurrence.
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What are the characteristics of the neonatal period?
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Explain how chronic illness can affect growth and development.
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What are the three main patterns of growth mentioned?
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Describe the influence of socio-economic factors on growth and development.
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What are the age ranges defined for early and late infancy?
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Identify one psychological factor that can influence growth and development.
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What is the average length of a child at 1 year of age?
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How does the length formula for children after the first two years of life change?
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At what age does the upper segment/lower segment ratio equal 1:1?
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What is the typical head circumference at birth?
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What indicates a child has disproportionate short stature?
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What is the expected head circumference at 12 months?
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Where is the body midpoint located in adults?
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What is the arm span compared to height until the age of 7?
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Study Notes
Growth & Development
- Growth refers to an increase in the size of the body or its individual parts. This occurs through cell multiplication and an increase in cell size.
- Development refers to the maturation of organs and systems. It includes the acquisition of skills, adaptation to society, and assuming responsibilities.
Stages of Growth & Development
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Intrauterine Stage:
- Embryonic life: First trimester of pregnancy
- Fetal life: Second and third trimesters of pregnancy
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Extrauterine Stage:
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Neonatal Period: The first 4 weeks of life (28 days).
- Perinatal period: From the 20th week of fetal life to the end of the first 28 days
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Infancy: (First 2 years of life)
- Early infancy: First year
- Late infancy: Second year
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Childhood: (2-12 years)
- Preschool age (early childhood): 2-6 years
- School age (late childhood): 6-10 years for females, 6-12 years for males
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Adolescence:
- Females: 10-15 years
- Males: 12-17 years
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Adulthood:
- Females: > 15 years
- Males: > 17 years
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Neonatal Period: The first 4 weeks of life (28 days).
Factors Affecting Growth & Development
- Genetics: The most important factor.
- Perinatal: Events during and around birth.
- Environmental: Social, cultural, and economic factors.
- Chronic Illness: Can significantly impact growth and development.
- Sex Differences: Physiological variations between genders.
- Psychological & Emotional: Mental health and emotional well-being play a role.
- Endocrine: Hormonal influences on growth.
- Nutritional: Adequate nutrition is essential for proper growth.
- Socio-economic: Economic status and living conditions can influence growth.
Growth Patterns
- General Somatic: Refers to overall body growth.
- Neural: Growth of the brain and nervous system.
- Genital: Growth of the reproductive organs.
- Lymphatic: Growth of the lymphatic system.
Assessing Child Growth
- Body Measures: Includes weight, head circumference, and height/length (measuring growth).
- Teething: Tracking the timeline of teeth eruption.
- Osseous Maturation: Evaluating the development of bones.
Body Measures
- Compare measurements with growth standards:
- Comparison with AVERAGE for age and sex: Determine if the child is within the typical range for their age and gender
- Plotting on PERCENTILES: Create a visual representation of the child's growth trajectory using percentile charts
Assessing Child Growth: Body Measure Details
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Weight:
- First 3-4 days of life: Weight typically decreases by 5-10% and is regained by 10 days of age.
- Average weight during the first year of life:
- Birth: 3-3.5 kg (2.5-4 kg)
- 4 months: 6 kg (increase by ¾ kg/month)
- 8 months: 8 kg (increase by ½ kg/month)
- 12 months: 9-10 kg (increase by ¼ kg/month)
- Average weight after the first year of life: Weight = Age in years x 2 + 8 (kg)
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Length/Height:
- Average length during the first two years of life:
- Birth: 50 cm
- 1 year: 75 cm (increase by 25 cm)
- 2 years: 87 cm (increase by 12.5 cm)
- After the second year: Increase by 6 cm/year.
- 4 years: 100 cm (double birth length)
- Average length after the first two years of life: Length = Age in years x 5 + 80 (cm)
- Average length during the first two years of life:
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Head Circumference:
- Maximum growth during the first year:
- Birth: 35 cm
- 3 months: 41 cm (increase by 2 cm/month)
- 12 months: 45 cm (increase by ½ cm/month)
- Reduced growth rate after the first year:
- 5 years: 50 cm
- 12 years: 55 cm (increase by 5 cm/6 years)
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Fontanelles:
- Anterior Fontanelle:
- Birth: 4-5 cm (3 finger breadth)
- 6 months: 3 cm (2 finger breadth)
- 12 months: 1.5 cm (1 finger breadth)
- 18 months: Closes
- Posterior Fontanelle: Closed at birth or shortly afterward (within 2 months).
- Anterior Fontanelle:
- Maximum growth during the first year:
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Chest Circumference:
- In infants, chest circumference is approximately 1 cm less than head circumference.
- As the child grows, the chest circumference becomes greater than head circumference.
- By the time the child reaches 5 years of age, the chest circumference is usually equal to the head circumference.
Body Proportions
- Upper segment/lower segment ratio: Crown to pubic symphysis (SP) / SP to heel ratio.
- Birth: 1.7:1
- 3 years: 1.3:1
- 7 years: 1:1
- Short Stature:
- Proportionate short stature: Normal upper segment/lower segment ratio.
- Disproportionate short stature: Abnormal upper segment/lower segment ratio (investigate the cause).
Other Growth Assessment Factors
- Body Midpoint:
- Birth: Just above the umbilicus.
- 2 years: Just below the umbilicus.
- 6 years: Midway between the umbilicus and symphysis pubis.
- Adults: At symphysis pubis.
- Arm Span:
- Up to 7 years: 3 cm less than height.
- After 7 years: Span = height.
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Explore the key stages of growth and development, from the intrauterine phase to adolescence. This quiz covers definitions, stages, and key transitions in human physical and psychological maturation. Test your knowledge and understanding of these vital life processes.
