School Age Flashcards
At what age does a school-age child commonly experience rapid growth?
10 - 13 yo.
At what age is brain growth complete and adult vision is achieved?
10 years old
How many hours of sleep does a school-age child need?
8 to 9.5 hours nightly
At what age does permanent teeth begin to erupt?
6 years old
What is noctural enuresis?
Bed-wetting
What is encopresis?
Persistent stool leakage
What stage of Erikson’s theory is the school-age child in?
Industry vs. Inferiority
At what age does formal adult articulation patterns develop?
Age 7 and 9
What is the age range of school-age children?
6-12 years
What immunoglobulins reach adult levels?
IgG and IgA
What part of the heart enlarges to be strong enough to pump blood?
left ventricle
What body part is affected by tonsils causing temporary conduction deafness?
Eustachian tube
At what age do frontal sinuses develop?
6 years old
What is the hypertrophy of breast tissue called?
gynecomastia
What is nocturnal emission?
ejaculation during sleeping
How many teeth do children gain between 6 to 12 years of age?
28 teeth
What is the average annual weight gain for a school-aged child?
3 to 5 lb
By what age can children easily tie their shoe laces?
6 years old
What year is called the “eraser year” because they are never quite content with what they have done?
7th year
By what age can children read regular-size type?
8 years old
By what age do children develop an interest in collecting items?
7 years old
By what age do children start to enjoy helping in the kitchen, table games, and science projects?
8 years old
When do children typically begin music lessons?
9 years old
When is social media used but should be monitored by caregivers?
9 years old
When are children interested in screen games, slumber parties and camping?
10 years old
When do children start talking in full sentences?
6 years old
When are children capable of telling the time in hours?
7 years old
When are children capable of holding an adult conversation?
12 years old
What is the developmental task of a school-aged child according to Erikson?
Industry vs. Inferiority
What is the ability to project one’s self into other people’s situations?
Decentering
What is the ability to adapt thought processes to fit what is perceived?
Accommodation
What is the ability to appreciate that a change in shape does not necessarily mean a change in size?
Conservation
What is the ability to understand that objects can belong to more than one classification?
Class Inclusion
What enables a school-age child to feel compassion for others?
Decentering
When do children enter preconventional reasoning?
as early as 5 years of age
What is an unfortunate and all-too-common hazard for children?
Sexual maltreatment
What are progressive, destructive lesions or decalcifaction of the tooth enamel and dentin?
Caries (cavities)
What are the two leading causes of death for children aged 5 to 9 years old?
unintentional injuries and malignant neoplasms
True or False: School-aged children have one of the lowest rates of deaths and serious illness of any age group
True
What is a deviation of tooth position from the normal?
Malocclusion
What is the most common speech problem for a school-aged child?
articulation
When does sexual maturation occur for a female?
12 to 18 years old
When does sexual maturation occur for a male?
14 to 20 years
When is the onset of puberty?
8 to 14 years old
