G&D of a School-Aged Child

Question 1

With this age group a child a should gain __ to 6 pounds a year.

Answer 1

4

Question 2

Each year, this age group, should grow ___ inches in height.

Answer 2

2

Question 3

Girls in this age group may experience ________.

Answer 3

menarche

Question 4

Loss of ______ teeth and eruption of most ________ teeth occurs.

Answer 4

primary; permanent

Question 5

Fine and gross ______ skills mature during this age group.

Answer 5

motor

Question 6

At what age is a child able to write script? (years)

Answer 6

8 years

Question 7

A child can _____ self completely.

Answer 7

dress

Question 8

Egocentric thinking is replaced by _____ awareness of others.

Answer 8

social awareness

Question 9

A child at this age is able to tell time and understand ____, ______, and ______ .

Answer 9

past, present, future

Question 10

A child at this age learns _____ and ______ relationships.

Answer 10

cause and effect

Question 11

_________ with peers becomes important.

Answer 11

Socialization

Question 12

Molars erupt around what age? (year)

Answer 12

6 years

Question 13

What is Erikson’s Stage of Psychosocial Development for a School-age Child (6-12 years)?

Answer 13

Industry vs. Inferiority

Question 14

Depth perception fully developed by ___ years of age.

Answer 14

7

Question 15

growth spurt in eyes often leads to ________.

Answer 15

myopia (nearsighted)

Question 16

yearly visual screenings are done using the ________ chart.

Answer 16

Snellen

Question 17

What are the four concrete operations for a school age child’s cognitive development?

Answer 17

1. ) reversibility
2. ) conversion
3. ) classification and logic
4. ) humor

Question 18

Conventional stage of Kohlberg’s moral development includes what?

Answer 18

1. ) younger school age children obey authority and follow rules.
2. ) views are black and white.

Question 19

What are some anticipatory guidance needed for a school age child?

Answer 19

resistant to baths, showers, and brushing teeth initially, then showers all the time

Question 20

How much sleep does a 6- to 12-year-old child need?

Answer 20

9 to 12 hours of sleep with no naps

Question 21

What are some ways to promote self-esteem in a school age child?

Answer 21

• give child household responsibilities
• emphasize child strengths
• did not do homework or science projects for them
• allow children to make mistakes
• consistency -discipline and schedule

Question 22

how often does school age children need a health care visit and what screening is important?

Answer 22

every two years; scoliosis screening

Question 23

what four vitamins are most often consumed in less than appropriate amounts but preschool and school age children?

Answer 23

Vitamin A, C, B6, B12

Question 24

what is the number one concern for a school age child that can be based on genetics, culture, environment, socioeconomic status, unstructured meals, fast food, lack of exercise, and use of food as a reward?

Answer 24

obesity

Question 25

what are some safety concerns for school age children?

Answer 25

• car seats
• firm limits and rules
• helmets, knee pads
• water safety
• self-care children
• gun safety

Question 26

how can we implement firearm safety for school age children?

Answer 26

• avoid having firearms in the house
• lock ammunition and firearm in separate cabinets
• talk about firearms- what to do if they found a gun at school or at a friend’s house

Question 27

what are the 3 leading causes of death in children age *5 to 9 years old?

Answer 27

1. ) accidents
2. ) cancer
3. ) congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities

Question 28

what are the three leading causes of death in children age 10 to 14* years old?

Answer 28

1. ) accident
2. ) suicide
3. ) cancer

Question 29

what are the four fears that occur during hospitalization of a school age child?

Answer 29

• loss of control
• body injury
• failure to live up to expectations
• death

Question 30

what are 4 interventions that can be provided during the hospital stay to decrease fears in a school age child?

Answer 30

• provide choices
• provide concrete explanations
• contact with peers
• emphasize normal things the child can do

Question 31

what are some appropriate toys for school age children?

Answer 31

• board games
• card games
• hobbies, collections
• puzzles, repairing things, building
• video games
• cooperative play
• sports

Question 32

what are some communication techniques to use with school age children?

Answer 32

• they’re interested in how things work-demonstrations or visuals
• drawing is a very vulnerable form of communication
• conversation
• ask about school and friends
• expanding vocabulary

Question 33

What is the main concept of bodily injury for school age children?

Answer 33

they fear loss of control of their bodies