Care of the Newborn and Infant Questions with
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How long does the neonatal period last
For the first 4 weeks of life
What skills are attained first
Gross motor skills
What are gross motor skills
The development of large muscle coordination, such as in the arms, trunk, and legs, to
accomplish full-body motion, as in walking, running, and skipping
What are fine motor skills
The development of small muscle coordination, such as in the hands and fingers
How do gross motor skills grow
From head to toe
How do fine motor skills grow
Proximal to Distal
What is a normal amount of birth weight for a neonate to lose in the first week
up to 10%
What do we want to see after 1 week for neonates
birth weight coming back up
When does birthweight double
, 4-6 month
When should birth weight triple
by 1 year
How should you weight an infant
Naked lying on the scale
What is most important to use when measuring an infant
Using a stable measuring deivce, such as a length board
How should you measure an infant
Keep infant in supine position with head at zero mark, straighten infants legs and measure to
their heel
How much will an infant grow within the first 6 months
1.5-2.5 cm
How much will an infant grow from 6-12 months
An additional 1 cm
How much with birth length increase by 12 months
50%
Who is head circumference measured in
Measured in children less than 2 years old
How do you measure head circumference
Use a tape measure around the occipital prominence and mid-forehead
Verified Correct Answers
How long does the neonatal period last
For the first 4 weeks of life
What skills are attained first
Gross motor skills
What are gross motor skills
The development of large muscle coordination, such as in the arms, trunk, and legs, to
accomplish full-body motion, as in walking, running, and skipping
What are fine motor skills
The development of small muscle coordination, such as in the hands and fingers
How do gross motor skills grow
From head to toe
How do fine motor skills grow
Proximal to Distal
What is a normal amount of birth weight for a neonate to lose in the first week
up to 10%
What do we want to see after 1 week for neonates
birth weight coming back up
When does birthweight double
, 4-6 month
When should birth weight triple
by 1 year
How should you weight an infant
Naked lying on the scale
What is most important to use when measuring an infant
Using a stable measuring deivce, such as a length board
How should you measure an infant
Keep infant in supine position with head at zero mark, straighten infants legs and measure to
their heel
How much will an infant grow within the first 6 months
1.5-2.5 cm
How much will an infant grow from 6-12 months
An additional 1 cm
How much with birth length increase by 12 months
50%
Who is head circumference measured in
Measured in children less than 2 years old
How do you measure head circumference
Use a tape measure around the occipital prominence and mid-forehead
