Peds Exam 1 - School Age Flashcards
weight
4-6lbs / yr
height
2in/yr
slimmer w/ increase of muscle
teeth
deciduous teeth are starting to be lost and permanent teeth erupt
-molars around 12 yr
lots of orthodontic work in this age group
when a child is able to tie their own shoe, what else should they be able to
brush their teeth
tie shoes by 6 y/o
school ager age range
6-12 yrs old
school agers are more prone to what d/t their bones not being rigid and formed
fractures
bones develop before muscles & ligaments
when is brain growth complete
10 years old
synapses and judgment not fully developed yet
when can most children read by
7 years old
when can a child ride a bike w/o training wheels
6-8 y/o
if taught, when can a child learn cursive
6-8 y/o (is printing at this time)
when can a child throw a ball skillfully
8-10 yrs
participating in organized sports supports which theorist
Erikson (in sports by 8-10 y/o)
when can a child cut their own meat
8-10 yr
handles eating utensils & uses hands independently
what causes stress to a school ager
-super natural / things on TV
-injury
-storms
-the dark
-staying home alone
-separation from parents
-failure in school / tests
-being unattractive
how much sleep should a school ager get
8-9 hrs
before puberty / growth spurts, increased sleep