Growth and Development in School-Aged Children

<p>Increased muscle mass and strength (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Religious beliefs impacting health care choices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Impact of peer relationships and self-esteem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Teaching them to recognize dangerous situations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rapid cognitive development slowing down (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Age 5 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increase in height of approximately 5 cm annually (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Girls tend to surpass boys in height and weight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arguing their perspective to persuade peers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>12 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They develop the ability to read classic books (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Visual inspection without touching (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Every girl develops at the same pace regardless of individual factors. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Age 6 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Industry vs. Inferiority (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Few gender differences exist among their play activities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Concrete operational stage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Believing everyone sees the world as they do (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Engaging in pretend play and believing in imaginary friends (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Displays dominant personalities and breaks school rules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enhanced social skills and resilience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Empowering children and implementing antibullying interventions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Set social media accounts to private and avoid sharing sensitive information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Motor vehicle-related injuries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensure confidentiality and privacy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Knowledge is often inaccurate and needs guidance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Employing a multidimensional approach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>9 to 10 hours (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Peer influence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improves academic performance and mental health (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developing skills to cope with stress and change (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Implement appropriate and reasonable punishment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Setting a routine with scheduled quiet and physical activities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ages 5 to 6 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An improvement in health with fewer illnesses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Energetic and stormy behavior at age 11 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased involvement in sports and need for safety (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased mood changes and emotionality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased admiration for paternal figures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It should include detailed and accurate sex education (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Education regarding experimentation with potentially harmful activities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Growth and changes (biological, emotional, cognitive) in children aged 5-11. Consider differences based on demographics (race, gender, ethnicity, class).

A head-to-toe physical exam to evaluate the child's health. Includes vital signs.

Biological, emotional, and cognitive changes in children (male and female) during adolescence.

Comprehensive evaluation for adolescents, emphasizing head-to-toe physical exam and vital signs.

Detailed collection of a school-aged child's health data. Covers past illnesses, allergies or medical conditions.

Collecting detailed health information from adolescents, including sensitive topics (sexual orientation, identity, STIs, abuse).

Different ways nurses approach children, adapting communication to their developmental stage.

Methods for interacting and engaging adolescents in conversations regarding sensitive topics while respecting their privacy and autonomy.

Average age for girls to begin puberty is 10 years old.

Average age for boys to begin puberty is 12 years old.

The period before puberty, when the body begins to prepare for puberty. Typically 2 years earlier for girls

Stage in childhood where children develop a sense of competence and accomplishment or inferiority.

Cognitive stage of development where children begin to reason logically about concrete events and things. They can think about actions, solve problems, and understand different perspectives.

Concept in Piaget's theory that some properties of an object remain the same even when its appearance changes.

Girls experience their first period anywhere between the ages of 9 and 16.

A nurse should respond to a girl's concern about a delayed period by reassuring her that each girl develops at her own pace and most start between ages of 9 and 16. Do not blame diet or pressure her to start.

Children (5-12 years) experience significant physical growth, approximately 2-3 kg and 5 cm per year. Boys initially tend to be taller and heavier but eventually, girls often surpass them.

Physical growth doesn't always correlate with emotional or social development.

School-age children are increasingly influenced by peer groups. This manifests in their interests, activities, and behaviors. Acceptance and belonging become key factors influencing their interactions and self-expression.

Children generally develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills at around 5 years of age. By age 10-12, they usually show better coordination.

Include the child in the assessment process using interactive methods like play and drawing Use age-appropriate explanations and terminologies, and consider the family's previous healthcare experiences.

Measurements like height and weight are vital for assessing the child's physical development and evaluating possible health-related issues.

General appearance refers to examining a child's overall physical state, like skin color, rashes, or posture.

Primary (baby) teeth are replaced by permanent teeth during the school-age years.

Recurring, targeted aggression intended to harm or upset someone, physically or emotionally.

Bullying can be direct (boys) or indirect (girls).

Bullying that uses technology, like social media or the internet.

Bullying can cause various negative effects on victims, including health problems, anxiety, depression and even suicide.

A child's behaviour that aligns with expected development in their age group.

Adolescents develop the ability to make more reasoned decisions, but may not always use formal operational thought. This means they may not consider all possible outcomes or think logically about consequences all the time.

Peers play a significant role in shaping adolescents' eating habits and behaviors, which can lead to challenges like obesity, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.

Adolescents face unique mental health challenges, including stress related to school, relationships, and identity. Nurses can help them cope and become involved in personally meaningful activities.

Media heavily influences adolescent sexual health knowledge, which is often inaccurate. Nurses need to provide factual information tailored to their developmental stage.

Physical injuries are the leading cause of death among Canadian youth. Implementing a multidimensional approach to injury prevention is crucial for promoting adolescent safety.

When interviewing adolescents, it's essential to ensure confidentiality and privacy, use appropriate language, and maintain objectivity. Start with less sensitive topics and move to more sensitive ones as needed.

Adolescents need approximately 9 to 10 hours of sleep each night for optimal physical and mental well-being.

Parents need support and guidance during adolescence because their child is transitioning into a more independent stage. They might need help in understanding developmental changes and letting go.

Creating a supportive environment for a child's growth by providing a calm space, age-appropriate toys, routine, consistent sleep, and balanced meals.

Addressing lying, stealing, and cheating in children with appropriate and reasonable punishments, not spanking.

Identifying and reducing stress in children, as it can lead to long-term health issues and behavioral problems.

Parents should expect strong food preferences, a big appetite, emotional shifts, and susceptibility to illnesses during this developmental stage.

Teaching children safety, especially bike safety, respecting privacy, and encouraging social interactions.

Parents can expect fewer illnesses, but allergies may increase. Minor injuries are common. Encourage independence and limit setting.

Mothers may experience more demands from their children at age 8, while fathers should expect increasing admiration from their children at age 10.

Parents should be aware of prepubescent changes in girls and prepare them accordingly.

Parents need to prepare the child for body changes, expect growth spurts in girls, and ensure adequate sex education.

Parents can expect energetic and sometimes stormy behaviors at age 11, with potential for calmness at age 12. Encourage growth but allow for regression when needed.