What are 3 different ways to test Cerebellar function in children and adolescents? - ANS
1. finger to nose test: should have rapid coordination
2. heel to shin test: should be able to run heel of one foot down the shin of the other leg
3. Romberg Test: able to stand with slight swaying when eyes are closed
What is the Denver Developmental Screening Test used for? - ANS it is a standardized
test that screens language, cognition, and fine and gross motor development in children
and adolescents.
When does the posterior fontanel close? - ANS 6-8 weeks of age
When does the anterior fontanel close? - ANS 12-18 months of age
Describe how an infant gains weight... - ANS should gain 150-210 grams per week for
the first 6 months.
At 6 months the birth weight should be doubled, and tripled by 12 months.
Describe how an infant grows in height... - ANS should grow approx 2.5 cm per month
for the first 6 months.
growth will occur in spurts after 6 months, but birth length should be increased by 50%
by 12 months.
Describe the growth of an infant's head circumference.. - ANS should increase approx
1.5 cm per month for the first 6 months, then approx 0.5 cm between6 - 12 months.
How many teeth should an infant have by 12 months? - ANS 6 -8 teeth, with first teeth
coming in at about 6-10 months.
To help teething pain, what is the maximum amount of days that a parent should use
acetaminophen or ibuprofen? - ANS 3 days
**Ibuprofen ONLY in babies over 6 months of age**
At what age will an infant be able to hold a bottle? - ANS 6 months
At what age will an infant be able to place objects in a container? - ANS 11 months
, At what age should an infant be able to pull to standing position? - ANS 9 months
At what age should an infant be able to grasp a rattle by the handle? - ANS 10 months
When will an infant begin using a pincer grasp? - ANS 8 months
9 months: crude pincer grasp
11 months: neat pincer grasp
At what age can an infant sit down from a standing position without assistance? - ANS
12 months
At what age will an infant try to build block towers, although not usually successful? -
ANS 12 months
Describe the sleep patterns of an infant from birth to 12 months of age... - ANS 3-4
months: nocturnal sleep pattern is established
4 months: sleeps 14-15 hours daily, 9-11 hours nightly
12 months: sleeps through the night, take 1-2 naps during the day
If an infant is being exclusively breastfed, which supplement should they take after the
age of 4 months? - ANS Iron
What amount is the limit on 100% fruit juice (given only after 6 months of age, applies to
toddlers as well) per day? - ANS 4-6 oz per day
At what age are solids introduced? - ANS 4 -6 months
New foods needs to be introduced one at a time, over a ________ day period. - ANS 4 -
7 day (to observe for signs of allergies
At which age can you introduce chopped and unseasoned table foods? - ANS 9 months
At which age can a child draw circles and can jump in place with both feet? - ANS 2.5
years
At which age can a child build a tower of 6-7 blocks and walk up and down stairs? -
ANS 2 years
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