Module 13: Care of School Age and Family Flashcards
What is the school-age stage also known as?
Loose Teeth or Ugly duckling stage
What is the age range of a child in the preschool stage?
6 to 12 Years Old
What significant milestones occur during the school-age years?
(A) Entrance into the school environment.
(B) Development of complex social and motor behaviors.
(C) Changes in communication and conceptualization abilities.
(D) Growing influence of friends.
How does height change in school-age children?
Height increases by 5 cm (2 in) per year.
How does weight change in school-age children?
Weight increases by 2–3 kg (4.4–6.6 lbs) per year.
What are the average height and weight of a 6-year-old?
116 cm (46 in) tall and weighs 21 kg (46 lbs).
What are the average height and weight of a 12-year-old?
150 cm (59 in) tall and weighs 40 kg (88 lbs).
How do body proportions change in school-age children?
(A) Body becomes slimmer with longer legs and varying proportions.
(B) Fat diminishes, contributing to a thinner appearance.
(C) Center of gravity lowers, improving stability.
How does head circumference compare to body size in school-age children?
Head circumference becomes proportionate to the body.
How does the growth of the skull and brain change during school age?
Skull and brain growth slow down, but cognitive growth and development continue to progress rapidly.
How does the gastrointestinal system mature in school-age children?
(A) Fewer stomach upsets
(B) Improve glucose maintenance
(C) Longer retention of food
How does the heart grow in relation to the rest of the body during school age?
The heart grows more slowly compared to the rest of the body.
How do heart rate and blood pressure change in school-age children?
Heart rate: Decreases to 70–80 bpm.
Blood pressure: Increases to 112/60 mmHg.
What immunologic capability develops in school-age children?
They start to produce an antibody-antigen response.
How does the skeletal system change during school age?
Bones continue to ossify, and muscles experience pressure and pulls as they grow.
This is known as the period of development before puberty, occurring towards the end of school age before 13 years.
Prepubescence
At what age does puberty typically begin for girls?
8 to 13 years old
At what age does puberty typically begin for boys?
12 to 14 years old
What signals the beginning of puberty?
The appearance of secondary sex characteristics.
What is the psychosocial developmental stage of school-age children according to Erikson?
Industry vs Inferiority
Explain the stage of Industry vs Inferiority during school age?
(A) Industry: A sense of accomplishment through learning and doing things well.
(B) Inferiority: A sense of inadequacy if no reward is given for efforts.
How does the developmental focus of school-age children differ from preschoolers?
Pre school children focus on how to do things while school age children focus on how to do things well (industry).
What cognitive stage does a school-age child transition into according to Piaget?
From pre-operational to concrete operational (ages 5–11)
This is known as the ability to project oneself into other people’s situations and view the world from multiple perspectives.
Decentering