NURS 353 Study Guide - Final Guide: Palmar Grasp Reflex, Primitive Reflexes, Visual Acuity
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Acceptance and understanding: what is the newest morbidity in pediatric patients, social illness. Chapters 5-6: directional trends of growth (pg. 2 inches (5 cm); birth length triples by about age 13: pubertal growth spurt, female 10-14 => wt. gain 15. 5-55 lbs. (avg. 8), 95% of adult ht at skeletal age 13: male 11-16 => wt. gain 15. 5-66 lbs. (avg. 11); 95% of adult ht at skeletal age 15: development theories, birth to one year (infancy): trust vs. mistrust sensorimotor oral undifferentiated, 1-3 years (toddler): autonomy vs. shame and doubt pre operational. 6 mths, head circumference increases by 1/2 inch monthly for. 1st 6 mths, primitive reflexes present and strong, doll"s eye. Parachute reflex disappears: sits steadily unsupported, readily bears wt on legs when supported, may stand holding onto furniture, adjusts posture to reach an object, beginning pincer grasp with index fourth and fifth. Mother, increased fear of strangers, responds to word.
