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182 Part 1 Chapt e nt Sheets Assignment 21-2: Misspelled Words Underline the correctly spelled term. 1. adolesens 2. circumci 3. macrocephale adolescent cinco macrocephaly familial bulemia nervos toler Immunitions macrocally famileal 5. bulimia nera 6. toddeler 7. immunications 8. neonat 9. puberty 10. head circumfrance telor puberty head circumference head circumference CHAPTER REVIEW Assignment 21-3: Abbreviation Review Write what each of the following abbreviations stands for. 1. PKU: 2. SIDS: 3. BPM: 4. IMZ 5. CDC 6. GACVS: 7. MMR: 8. HPV: _ 9. ACIP 10. LAIV: 11. BMI: 12. BDI: 13. PCV13: Assignment 21-4: Short Answer 1. Explain the importance of correctly plotting height, weight, and head circumference measurements on the pediatric patient.

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1.while taking weight,height,headcircumferrencce of the child we are able to understand that the growth and development of the baby according to the age group.there is a growth chart for children.we can compare these measurements .so that we consult a doctor if any abnormality noticed.thus,it is important to take these measurements.

2. 3 months to 2 year = heart rate 100-160,respiratory rate=40-60

Toddler=HR=70-90,RR=22-40

2-10 year children =HR-25-60,RR=20 -50

Above10=HR=60-100,RR=14-24

3.1.rooting reflexes=stroke over cheek with finger ,baby turn the head .

Tonic neck reflex=place the baby on supine position.turn the baby its head to one side and extrimity of the same side extended and opposit side flexed.

Mororelfex=both arms are extended if the baby is taken from bed suddenly

Babinski reflex or planter reflex=stroke over the later aspect of the sole of the foot of the baby.big toe will do dorsiflextion and other toes extended opposites

Sucking reflex=if we wgive fingees to its mouth it started to suck .

Grasping reflex=if we give our fingers to its hand its started to hold it.

4.we need to reduce the diaper weight from infant weight inorder to get correct measurements.we can measure the weight of the diaper and t-shirt .