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