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Pediatric Physical Assessment/Development
CSM Nursing Pediatric Physical Assessment
33
Nursing
Undergraduate 3
02/07/2016

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Term
When should the front fontanels close by?
Definition
18 months
Term
Neonate Axillary Temperature
Definition
36.5 deg C - 37.6 deg C
Term
Neonate Apical Heart Rate
Definition
120-140 bpm
Term
Neonate Respiration Rate
Definition
30-60 rpm
Term
Neonate b/p
Definition
65/40 mm hg
Term
Neonate expected actions
Definition
1. Focus on faces 2. smile in response to smile 3. lift heads
Term
Neonate reflexes
Definition
Grasping, gagging, Startling (Moro reflex)
Term
Weight considerations of neonate
Definition
Can lose up to 10% of weight within the first 3-4 days after birth, then steady weight gain & growth. Birth weight should be regained by the tenth day.
Term
Risks for neonates and findings
Definition
Respiratory distress; listen for stridor, wheezing, or grunting and look for irritability or cyanosis
Term
Neonate tasks for parents
Definition
Feeding, diapering, bathing, and keeping child warm due to immature heat regulation.
Term
Head and chest size at birth
Definition
Head 2 cm greater than chest
Term
Head and chest size during first year
Definition
Head same size as chest
Term
Head and chest size after 2 years
Definition
Rapid growth in chest, slight increase in head size
Term
Apical Pulse birth to 1 year
Definition
120-140 bpm
Term
Apical Pulse 1 year
Definition
80-160 bpm
Term
Apical Pulse 2 years
Definition
80-130 bpm
Term
Apical Pulse 3 years
Definition
80-120 bpm
Term
Apical Pulse over 3 years
Definition
70-110 bpm
Term
How long should you measure head circumference?
Definition
Children 2 years and under
Term
Respirations at six years
Definition
20-25 rpm
Term
Respirations at puberty
Definition
14-16 rpm
Term
At what rate should blood pressure increase?
Definition
2-3 mm hg on both pressures per year
Term
At what age are hands beginning to grasp?
Definition
2-3 months
Term
What systems are still immature in infants?
Definition
Kidneys are immature; prone to dehydration
Digestive process immature; solid food passes without being broken down
Term
What systems improve for infants?
Definition
Thermoregulation, Visual, and auditory acuity
Term
When do the first teeth erupt?
Definition
6-8 months
Term
When can infants usually sit?
Definition
7-8 months
Term
When can infants usually crawl?
Definition
9 months
Term
When will infants show signs of separation anxiety?
Definition
4-8 months
Term
When does an infant start vocalizing and understand 'no'?
Definition
9-10 months
Term
When does an infant start saying 3-5 meaningful words?
Definition
1 year
Term
When do children learn to walk?
Definition
Toddler
Term
How do toddlers explore the world?
Definition
Tasting, touching, looking, smelling
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