D202 Human Growth and Development (completed Study Guide for course Assessment) Western Governors University

D202 Human Growth and Development (completed
Study Guide for course Assessment) Western
Governors University




D202 Study Guide
Section 1: Conception Through Early Childhood
This section addresses the period of life from its earliest moment—conception—through early childhood. Three aspects
that define all humans are covered for this period of life: physical development, cognitive development, and
psychosocial development. This section covers two competencies in twelve lessons.

Lessons 1 to 3 Physical: Prenatal to Early Childhood

Topic: Prenatal Development (Lessons 1.2-1.4) Complete the
prenatal periods of development table.
Enter the period in the first column. Describe the key developments during the corresponding stage in the third
column. Please note, these periods of prenatal development are not the same as the trimesters of pregnancy.
(Lessons 1.2-1.4)
Period Time Frame Key Developments During Period
Germinal 0-2 weeks Fertilization, implantation, blastocyst creation

Embryonic 2 weeks-2 months Placenta formation, brain development begins


fetal 2 months + Viability


Key terms to include: Fertilization, Placenta, Fetus, Viability, Implantation, Mitosis, Genitalia, Blastocyst, Brain/Head
Development, Heart

The blastocyst contains both an inner group of cells (embryonic disk) and outer group of cells (trophoblast). What will
these cell groups become? Embryo

Topic: Fetal Development & Maternal Age (Lesson 1.6)
Risks: What are some maternal risks for pregnancies over age 35? Hypertension, diabetes, miscarriage, c- section,
stillbirth
Benefits? More confident, less stress, more stability

Topic: Risks (Lesson 1.6)
Enter any associated risks for mother or fetus in the second column.
Associated Risks

, Teenage Pregnancy Anemia, hypertension
Gestational Diabetes Preeclampsia
Gestational Hypertension Premature birth, low birth weight, placenta abruption
Rh Disease Jaundice, anemia, heart failure, brain damage and death




Rh Disease: What can happen if the father is Rh Positive and the mother is Rh negative? The baby may

, be Rh-positive, mothers immune system will begin to create antibodies against baby
What happens within the mother’s body? Mothers immune system creates antibodies possibly harming baby.


Topic: Major Complications (Lesson 1.7)
What are two serious complications of pregnancy that can pose health risks to mother and child? Ectopic
pregnancy and eclampsia

Stages of Labor
Enter any notes from the three stages of labor:
Stage Notes
1 Stage
st
Labor begins. Cervical dilation and effacement
2nd Stage Begins when cervix fully dilated. Ends when baby is delivered

3rd Stage Begins After baby is delivered. Ends when placenta is delivered


Topic: Assessing the Newborn (Lesson 2.1)
What is the APGAR assessment and when is it used? Quick assessment of newborn baby, 1-5mins after birth

List the five measures that are assessed and what each measures:
Name What it measures
A Activity
P Pulse
G Grimace
A Appearance
R Respiration


How is each category scored? Between 0-2
When would this score be cause for concern? Score or 5 or less is of concern.


Topic: Post-Partum (Lesson 2.2)
What are some key differences between baby blues, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis?
1. Baby blues: feeling sadness after birth, trouble sleeping, moodiness. Occurs within 10 days or birth
2. Postpartum depression: feeling sad, sleeplessness, trouble bonding with child. occurs in the first four
weeks
3. Postpartum psychosis: hallucinations and delusions.


Name three possible symptoms and one hormone associated with postpartum anxiety.
1. Excessive worrying
2. Feeling consumed with worry
3. Constantly nervous or panicked
Estrogen or progesterone

Topic: Motor Development (Lesson 3.1)