Growth and development schoolaged children Flashcards
What is the language of a school age child
while developed, can elaborate, more sophisticated, 8000 to 15,000 words
what kind of sexual development in in school age girls do you notice
axillary sweat glands, hips widen, breast begin to grow, vaginal ph becomes more acidic, 8 to 14 years old pubic hair, 8 to 10 menarche
what is Tanner staging
well child visits for a pubic development can also determine sexual abuse
how much weight does a school aged child gain
four to six pounds a year
what immunizations should a school age child get
mengiococcal, HPV, T DAP
What should be considered for school aged child meals
three healthy meals a day with two to three healthy snacks, avoid high fat processed food common model healthy food choices
what pain scale should be used for a school aged child
number scale as long as there are no developmental delays
what fine motor skills are seen in a school aged child
good hand eye coordination, can sew, draw, arts and crafts, play video games, handwriting improves, prints and writes, likes activities that involve dexterity like musical instruments
what is included in piagets concrete operational stage for school age children
still concrete thinkers, but now problem solve, replace why questions with how, logical consequences, loss of egocentric, can understand what’s important to remember and what’s not
how should you communicate with a school aged child
use diagrams, books, videos, allow them to honestly express their feelings, third-party stories, allowed questions about their care, give adequate time for them to ask questions
what is included in Eriksons industry versus inferiority in school aged children
focus on achievements (industry), lack of self worth (inferiority), should be taught that not every child can meet every task, seek validation, may feel responsible for events
when do school age children grow out of in enuresis
outgrow by 8 years old can be caused by stress
what are some communicable diseases seen in school age children
lice, upper respiratory infections
what are some behavioral and cognitive strategies for pain management of a school aged child
relaxation, thought stopping, distraction, imagination, positive self talk
what are some gross motor skills seen in school aged children
gradual increase in dexterity, improved coordination, strength, balance, rhythm, climbs, bikes, jumps, skips, learns to swim and dance
