Pediatric Study Guide PDF

Chapter 18 and 19 Study Guide **Chapter 18** Growth and development of the infant- Early infancy- **the first 6 months of life** Older infancy- **the second 6 months** Growth and development is expected with infants; each infant has his or her own timeline, no two infants will grow and develop...

Chapter 18 and 19 Study Guide **Chapter 18** Growth and development of the infant- Early infancy- **the first 6 months of life** Older infancy- **the second 6 months** Growth and development is expected with infants; each infant has his or her own timeline, no two infants will grow and develop in the exact same way. They develop gradually on their own. Genetics: the **study** of our genes Chromosomes: DNA. Heredity and genetic influences: **Autosomal and Dominant Disease or Disorder:** carried on the first 22 chromosomes, only **one** defective gene or set of genes need to be **passed on** for the child to inherit the condition. **Autosomal Recessive Disease or Disorder**: both parents have to pass the defective gene, or set of genes to their child. The Newborn Period: Physical Growth and Development (**Cardiovascular**) - - - The Newborn Period: **Respiratory** - - - The Newborn Period: **Gastrointestinal System** - - - The Newborn Period: **Endocrine System** - - - - - The Newborn Period: **Neurological System and Sensory Organs and Nutrition** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ( calorie measurements page 309, Fig. 18.3) The Newborn Period: **Infant Development** - - - - - - - - - - - - The Newborn Period: Cognitive Development - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Important Information on Infants; - - - - - - - - - **Important Facts on Chapter 18 and 19** - - - - - - - **Chapter 19** **Toddler Period.** -Growth in height and weight slows down, less need for kilocalories, more mobile. -Toddler has growing sense of autonomy (self-governing). Physical Growth and Development of toddler: - - - - - - - - Nutrition in Toddler - - - - - Socialization of Toddler: - - - - - - Moral Development of Toddler - - - - - - - Toilet Training; Signs of Readiness. - - - - -