What are 3 different ways to test Cerebellar function in children and adolescents? - 1. finger to nose
test: should have rapid coordination
2. heel to
... [Show More] 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? - 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? - 6-8 weeks of age
When does the anterior fontanel close? - 12-18 months of age
Describe how an infant gains weight... - 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... - 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.. - 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? - 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? - 3 days
**Ibuprofen ONLY in babies over 6 months of age**
At what age will an infant be able to hold a bottle? - 6 months
At what age will an infant be able to place objects in a container? - 11 months
At what age should an infant be able to pull to standing position? - 9 months
At what age should an infant be able to grasp a rattle by the handle? - 10 months
When will an infant begin using a pincer grasp? - 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? - 12 months
At what age will an infant try to build block towers, although not usually successful? - 12 months
Describe the sleep patterns of an infant from birth to 12 months of age... - 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?
- Iron
What amount is the limit on 100% fruit juice (given only after 6 months of age, applies to toddlers as
well) per day? - 4-6 oz per day
At what age are solids introduced? - 4 -6 months
New foods needs to be introduced one at a time, over a ________ day period. - 4 - 7 day (to observe for
signs of allergies
At which age can you introduce chopped and unseasoned table foods? - 9 months
At which age can a child draw circles and can jump in place with both feet? - 2.5 years
At which age can a child build a tower of 6-7 blocks and walk up and down stairs? - 2 years
At which age can a child throw a ball overhand and turn pages in a book? - 18 months
How many words should a toddler know by age 2? - 300 words [Show Less]