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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause mouth breathing in cases of enlarged adenoids?

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

    When is a tonsillectomy indicated for tonsillitis and adenoiditis?

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

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

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

    What may be ordered for comfort following a tonsillectomy?

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

    Which age group has the highest incidence of rheumatic fever?

    <p>Teenagers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is rheumatic fever more prevalent?

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

    What is the cause of rheumatic fever?

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

    What are the classic symptoms of rheumatic fever?

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

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

    <p>Knees</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the initial symptom of Sydenham's chorea?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is cryptorchidism?

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

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