Nfdn 2005 Pediatrics Midterm Already Passed

Principles of growth and development {Ans: -Are continuous processes -Progress in an orderly sequence -Different children pass through predictable stages at different rates -Different body systems, different developmental rates -Development is cephalocaudal (head to toe)}Erikson's theory of development {Ans: -Psychosocial development characterized by crisis that must be resolved -1st stage - infancy - trust vs. mistrust -2nd stage - toddlers - autonomy vs. sense of shame and doubt -3rd stage - preschoolers - initiative vs. guilt -4th stage - school aged children - industry vs. inferiority -5th stage - adolescent task - identity vs. role confusion}Infant play {Ans: -Don't have a good pincher grasp until about 10 months -Can handle larger toys before 10 months -Teething rings may be helpful for teething -Like toys that provide sensory stimulation -Like toys that make noise -Black and white or bright colours (poor vision)}Infant nutrition {Ans: -Breast or bottle up to about 6 months -Growth should be constant -Child should follow same percentile -Additional source of iron is required after 6 months (fortified cereal is high in iron) -Breast/bottle feed should continue until 1 years old}Talipes (club foot) {Ans: -Unknown cause -Stretching and progressive casting used to help