Chapter 5: Middle Childhood and Adolescence Flashcards
The pre-pubescence growth spurt occurs:
A. Earlier in boys than in girls.
B. Earlier in girls than in boys.
C. At about the same time in boys and girls.
B
8-9 years old for girls
12 years old for boys
What age is middle childhood?
6-12 years
What stage is a middle childhood in of Erikson’s Psychosocial Development theory?
Industry vs Inferiority
What stage is a middle childhood in of Piaget’s Cognitive Development theory?
Concrete Operations
What are some developmental milestones of middle childhood?
- Peer pressure begins to take effect
- Clubs with secret cods and rituals
- Hero worship
- Ready for away-from-home experiences
- Most relationships come from school associations
PEDS
P - Proper nutrition
E - Exercise
D - Dental Hygiene
S - Sleep
Middle childhood kids should have how many hours of sleep?
At least 9 hours
What are the main concerns for school-age children?
School phobias and stealing
A nurse is reviewing nutritional guidelines with the parents of an 11-year-old child. Which statement should indicate to the nurse that the parents understand the guidelines?
A. “She wants to eat as much as we do, but we are afraid she will soon be overweight.”
B. “She skips lunch sometimes, but we figure it is okay as long as she has a healthy breakfast and dinner.”
C. “We limit fast-food restaurant meals to 3 times a week now.”
D. “We reward her school achievements with a point system instead of pizza or ice cream.”
D
A nurse is talking with parents of a 10-year-old who express concerns that their son is suddenly becoming secretive; for example, closing the door when he showers, dresses and does his homework in his room. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
A. “Perhaps you should try to find out what he is doing behind those closed doors”.
B. “Suggest that he leave the door ajar for his safety.”
C. “At this age, children tend to become more modest and value their privacy.”
D. “Tell him that it is okay to close the door when he is undressed, but he has to do his homework where you can see him.”
C
What age is middle childhood?
6-12 years old
What age is adolescence?
13-19 years old
What age will girls max out their height?
16 years old, usually after 2 years after menarche
What age will boys max out their heigh?
21 years old
What are puberty changes for girls?
- Breast buds
- Pubic hair
- Axillary hair
- Menses
What are puberty changes for boys?
- Testes and penis enlarge
- Pubic hair
- Facial/axillary hair
- Voice changes