Developmental Stages

Question 1

What is the age range for Early Infancy?

Answer 1

0 – 6 months old

This stage is characterized by rapid growth and developmental milestones.

Question 2

What are two key milestones in Late Infancy (6 – 12 months)?

Answer 2

• Teeth
• Anterior Fontanel closes

Other milestones include becoming mobile and exhibiting stranger anxiety.

Question 3

At what age do children typically start to walk well and feed themselves?

Answer 3

1– 3 years

This stage is known as Toddler stage.

Question 4

What are two characteristics of Preschoolers (4 – 5 years)?

Answer 4

• Increased activity
• Expressive language

Preschoolers also exhibit magical reasoning and more autonomy in mobility and self-care.

Question 5

What significant changes occur during the Adolescent stage (13-17 years)?

Answer 5

• Rapid growth
• Secondary sexual development
• Risk taking behaviors increase
• Reasoning ability
• Modesty

Adolescents experience significant physical and emotional changes.

Question 6

What is a notable difference in Pediatric Anatomy regarding the head?

Answer 6

• Proportionally larger
• Large Occiput
• Smaller face

Pediatric anatomy includes unique features such as fontanels.

Question 7

What are two characteristics of the Pediatric Airway?

Answer 7

• Narrower and easier to block
• Higher and more anterior larynx

These features make pediatric airways more susceptible to obstruction.

Question 8

What are two metabolic differences in children?

Answer 8

• Limited stores of glycogen and glucose
• Rapid fluid loss possible with GI illnesses

Neonates cannot shiver or sweat, affecting thermoregulation.

Question 9

What is the formula for calculating blood pressure in children?

Answer 9

70 + (2 x age)

This formula helps estimate normal blood pressure ranges for pediatric patients.

Question 10

True or false: Communication with the family is key when interacting with pediatric patients.

Answer 10

TRUE

Portraying confidence and professionalism is essential in these interactions.

Question 11

What are two characteristics of the skin in pediatric patients?

Answer 11

• Thinner and more elastic
• Less subcutaneous fat

Pediatric skin has a larger surface area compared to body mass.