Pediatrics Exam #1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Average weight of an infant 7.5 lbs, doubles in 4-6 months, triples in 1 year
average height of an infant 20 in. , doubles in a year
when does the posterior fontanelle close 1- 3 months
what happens neurologically as an infant reflexes get replaced by purposeful actions
, Normal respiratory rate for infants 30-60 breaths/min
normal respiratory rate for 1 year old 20- 30 breaths/min
rooting reflex
palmar grasp reflex
Plantar grasp reflex
Babinski reflex last reflex to leave (1 year)
assymetric tonic neck reflex
moro reflex
heart rate of new born 120 -140 bpm
heart rate at 1 years old 100
blood pressure of new born 60/ 40
blood pressure of 1 year old 100/50
as you grow, does heart rate increase or decrease decrease
as you grow, does blood pressure increase or decrease increase
explain infants relation to peripheral capillaries they are closer to the surface of the skin which makes babies more susceptible to
heat loss and dehydration
when do teeth begin to show 6- 8 months
CORRECT Answers
Average weight of an infant 7.5 lbs, doubles in 4-6 months, triples in 1 year
average height of an infant 20 in. , doubles in a year
when does the posterior fontanelle close 1- 3 months
what happens neurologically as an infant reflexes get replaced by purposeful actions
, Normal respiratory rate for infants 30-60 breaths/min
normal respiratory rate for 1 year old 20- 30 breaths/min
rooting reflex
palmar grasp reflex
Plantar grasp reflex
Babinski reflex last reflex to leave (1 year)
assymetric tonic neck reflex
moro reflex
heart rate of new born 120 -140 bpm
heart rate at 1 years old 100
blood pressure of new born 60/ 40
blood pressure of 1 year old 100/50
as you grow, does heart rate increase or decrease decrease
as you grow, does blood pressure increase or decrease increase
explain infants relation to peripheral capillaries they are closer to the surface of the skin which makes babies more susceptible to
heat loss and dehydration
when do teeth begin to show 6- 8 months
