APEA Growth and development-Questions with Correct Answers/ Verified
5 views 0 purchase
Course
Apea
Institution
Apea
1 Lifts head, Equal movements in all extremities
2 none to speak of
3 Regards another's face • Human eyes are bright and shiny, so newborns should track caregivers'
eyes
4 Cry: communication tool for hunger, pain, attention, cold • High-pitched cry can indicate
neurologic disorder
5 Moro ...
- ✔✔Hyperextension of the head, abduction of the arms and legs in response to sound
- ✔✔Infant's head is turned to one side, the corresp
stepping reflex - ✔✔Takes steps when held upright with feet touching a flat surface
Babinski reflex - ✔✔Toes fan out in response to a stroke on the lateral sole of the foot
• Reflex: Babinski (plantar)
• Eliciting the reflex: On sole of foot, beginning at heel, stroke upward along lateral aspect of sole,
then move finger across ball of foot
• Characteristic response: All toes hyperextend, with dorsiflexion of big toe—recorded as a positive
sign
, • Comments: Absence requires neurological evaluation; should disappear after 1 year of age.
Response depends on infant's general muscle tone, maturity, and condition - ✔✔Babinski Reflex
caput succedaneum - ✔✔Edema over the presenting part of the head. Resolves in a few days.
Completely benign.
Cephalohematoma (CH) - ✔✔A collection of blood between a baby's scalp and the skull. Will take
weeks to resolve.
head circumference - ✔✔Should be plotted on a growth chart and compared to gestational age
through age 3 years
Head circumference is measured at the largest circumference, above the ears
• Red reflex should be present bilaterally at birth
• If red reflex absent, consider congenital cataracts, retinoblastoma
• Vision is about 20/200 to 20/400 - ✔✔Visual Behavior
• Newborn with purulent ocular discharge: Consider gonococcus, chlamydia, or herpes
• Chemical conjunctivitis from erythromycin ointment 0.5% used to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum
(ON) caused by gonorrhea - ✔✔Ocular Discharge
• Low-set ears may indicate renal agenesis
• Chromosomal abnormalities
• Assess gross hearing by observing for startle response - ✔✔Ears?
-AAP recommends universal hearing screening by age 1 month
• Goal is to detect hearing loss before 3 months of age
• Interventions by age 6 months
Gross hearing of infant is assessed by observing startle response to loud noise
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller MikeHarris. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
