Chapter 4 CHLD 170
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 what are the different ways that prematurity is defined? | They can be defined as preterm (born before 37 weeks), low birth weight (less than 5 and a half pounds), very low birth weight ( weighing less than 3 and a hald pounds), or small for gestational age) |
| what are the developmental risks for each category of prematurity? | Lack of prenatal care, malnutrition, smoking, alcohol and drug use, and young maternal age |
| Infant Mortality Rate | the number of infants who die before reaching 1 year of age. |
| Main patterns of growth and sleep | at birth, newborns average 7 and a half pounds in weight and 20 inches in length, weight doubles by 5 months of age, and children reach almost 1/2 of their adult height by 2 years old.newborns sleep for 2/3 of the day and most are sleeping through the night by 6 mos |
| SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome | leading cause of death in infants from 1 month to 1 yr. of age. no known causes of SIDS |
| Benefits of breastfeeding and how long should children continue to be breastfed | breast milk provides optimal nutrition and additional health benefits for infants and toddlers |
| what are the main parts of the brain and what are their basic functions? | the cerebral cortex is made of 4 major lobes-frontal,temporal, parietal and occipital. the brain stem controls automatic functions and regulates alertness throughout the higher levels of the brain. the spinal cord relays info between body and brain. the cerebellum controls posture and complex body movements |
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