School-Age Health Flashcards
What is the average growth in terms of weight in the school-aged child?
5-7 lbs per year
What is the average growth in terms of height in the school-aged child?
2-3 inches per year
At what age to girls reach peak height velocity?
11-12 years
What BMI is defined as overweight in a school-aged child?
BMI between the 85th and 95th percentiles
What BMI is defined as obese in the school-aged child?
BMI above the 95th percentile
What should a school-aged child’s visual acuity be?
20/20
What age should you start screening for scoliosis?
9 years
At what age is hand dominance obvious?
7-9 years
On average, how much sleep should a school-aged child be getting per night?
8-10 hours
What are two common causes of obesity in the school-aged child?
relative inactivity, use of food for emotional comfort or as a control mechanism
What are some differential diagnoses for obesity?
endocrine disease, genetic conditions (i.e. prader-willi syndrome), medication-induced (antipsychotics)
What is the most common form of child abuse?
neglect
What is the most commonly diagnosed problem in childhood and now regarded as a chronic illness?
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
According to DSM-5, what are the 3 diagnostic subtypes of ADHD?
inattentive type, hyperactive-impulsive type, combined type
At what age to symptoms of ADHD usually appear?
7 years, but can be as late as age 12
