Pediatrics Lecture 3_Middle Childhood and Adolescence Flashcards

1
Q

What age range defines middle childhood?

A

6-11

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2
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How does growth progress during middle childhood?

A

Growth occurs discontinuously in 3-6 irregularly time spurts each year

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3
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What is the average annual height and weight gain during middle childhood?

A

3-3.5 kg (6.6-7.7 lb) and 6-7 cm (2.4-2.8 in) per year

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4
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how does head circumferance change during middle childhood?

A

Head only grows 2cm throughout the entire period

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5
Q

When does peak myelination occure?

A

12-14 years of age

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6
Q

At what age can children start expressing dissatisfaction with their body image?

A

5-6 years old

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7
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By what age is do children develop a conscience?

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By age 6 years most children will have a conscience

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8
Q

What is a hallmark of sociopathic behavior

A

hurting animals as a child

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9
Q

What is the first sign of male puberty, when does it occure?

A

testicular enlargement beginning as early as 9.5 yr

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10
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What is the second step of male puberty?

A

penile growth

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11
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What is the first sign of female puberty, when does it occure?

A

Thelarche (apperance of breast buds) and it occures between 7-12. Some girls will experience pubarche (apperance of pubic hair) before thelarche

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12
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When does menarche typically begine?

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Within 3 years of thelarche

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13
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SMR stages for men (pubic hair, testicals, penis)

A

See attached

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14
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SMR stages for Women

A

see attached

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