Exploring the Development of School-Age Children
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Which stage of development do school age children enter, according to Erikson?

  • Sexual latency stage
  • Intimacy vs isolation stage
  • Identity vs role confusion stage
  • Industry vs inferiority stage (correct)

What is the average weight gain per year for school age children?

  • 3.5-4.5 lbs
  • 2-3 lbs
  • 7.5-9.5 lbs
  • 5.5-7 lbs (correct)

At what age do school age children begin to prefer same-sex friends?

  • 6 (correct)
  • 7
  • 4
  • 5

What are the symptoms of tonsillitis and adenoiditis?

<p>Difficulty swallowing and breathing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause mouth breathing in cases of enlarged adenoids?

<p>Blocked nasal passage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should antibiotics be given for tonsillitis and adenoiditis?

<p>If a throat swab for strep is positive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is a tonsillectomy indicated for tonsillitis and adenoiditis?

<p>If there is persistent airway obstruction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an early sign of postoperative bleeding following a tonsillectomy?

<p>Frequent swallowing while sleeping (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may be ordered for comfort following a tonsillectomy?

<p>Ice collar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a cool mist vaporizer for tonsillitis and adenoiditis?

<p>To keep mucous membranes moist (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group has the highest incidence of rheumatic fever?

<p>Teenagers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is rheumatic fever more prevalent?

<p>During Winter and Spring (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of rheumatic fever?

<p>Bacterial infection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the classic symptoms of rheumatic fever?

<p>Joint pain, rash, and heart inflammation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which joint is mainly affected by migratory polyarthritis in rheumatic fever?

<p>Knees (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recurrence pattern of rheumatic fever?

<p>Recurrences are more frequent in the first 5 years after initial infection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing characteristic of migratory polyarthritis in rheumatic fever?

<p>It disappears without treatment and frequently returns in another joint (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of Sydenham's chorea?

<p>Involuntary, purposeless movements of the muscles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is primarily affected by Sydenham's chorea?

<p>Prepubertal girls (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial symptom of Sydenham's chorea?

<p>Increased tension and behavioral problems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of acute rheumatic involvement of the brain in Sydenham's chorea?

<p>Involuntary, purposeless movements of the muscles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most serious complication of rheumatic fever?

<p>Inflammation of the heart (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is more prone to developing carditis in rheumatic fever?

<p>Young children (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the heart is often involved in rheumatic fever?

<p>Mitral valve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of carditis in rheumatic fever?

<p>Enlarged myocardium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of vegetations formed in rheumatic fever?

<p>Interference with proper closing of the valves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of vegetations formed in rheumatic fever?

<p>Impaired blood flow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bacteria is the most common cause of acute urinary tract infection?

<p>Escherichia coli (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate treatment for a child with an acute urinary tract infection?

<p>Oral antimicrobials (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is cryptorchidism?

<p>Testes fail to descend into the scrotum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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