Pediatric Nursing: School Aged Children
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At what age should the school nurse recommend a follow-up exam for a student who has gained 11 pounds in a year?

  • 8 years old
  • 10 years old (correct)
  • 15 years old
  • 5 years old

    • Which stage of female breast development is characterized by enlargement of the areolar diameter along with a small area of elevation around the papillae?

  • Stage 3
  • Stage 4
  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2 (correct)

    • If a child has a BMI at the 80th percentile, what would the nurse understand about the child's weight?

  • Obese
  • Normal weight (correct)
  • Overweight
  • Underweight

    • What is the most concerning teenage behavior as per the text?

    <p>Frequent naps due to boredom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When counseling young women about hormonal contraceptive use, what risk should be discussed?

    <p>Risk for blood clots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) level according to the text?

    <p>60 mg/dL or higher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) level according to the text?

    <p>Less than 100 mg/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age should blood pressure screening be done according to the text?

    <p>~3 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do females typically begin puberty compared to males?

    <p>2 years before males</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered normal cholesterol level according to the text?

    <p>Less than 200 mg/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered very high for blood glucose levels?

    <p>190 mg/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which exercise is recommended to prevent bone loss in a 35-year-old female?

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

    What is the main cause of death in young adults?

    <p>Binge drinking and driving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of women has a higher death rate from breast cancer?

    <p>Hispanic women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal level for triglycerides?

    <p>Less than 149 mg/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual is considered obese?

    <p>40-year-old man with BMI of 32</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological change occurs in middle age?

    <p>$50\text{%}$ reduction in glomerular filtration rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a concerning behavior for a teenager as per the text?

    <p>Taking frequent naps due to boredom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age would the school nurse recommend a follow-up exam for a student who has gained 11 pounds in a year?

    <p>10 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stage of female breast development is characterized by enlargement of the areolar diameter along with a small area of elevation around the papillae?

    <p>Stage 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the BMI percentile that indicates normal weight for a child?

    <p>80th percentile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should blood pressure screening be conducted according to the text?

    <p>At 3 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an at-risk age for developing encopresis based on the text?

    <p>5 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a healthy coping pattern for a patient who talks about the 'good times' she had before her husband's death?

    <p>Discussing her current loneliness and sadness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a modifiable nutritional risk factor for a 40-year-old Russian man who drinks 3 oz of vodka daily?

    <p>Reducing alcohol intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a 50-year-old obese woman, whose second child weighed 10 pounds at birth, contribute to her risk of developing Type 2 diabetes?

    <p>By having larger babies and being overweight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological change commonly occurs in middle age related to kidney function?

    <p>Decreased glomerular filtration rate by 50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lifestyle change should be addressed in a program for a middle-aged adult regarding healthcare?

    <p>Scheduling regular physical and dental exams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does smoking affect the risk of cancer development in older adults?

    <p>Smoking increases the risk of cancer in older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant health concern for an 80-year-old individual without air conditioning or a fan?

    <p>Increased risk of injury due to heat exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate age for blood pressure screening according to the text?

    <p>3 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what percentile BMI would a nurse understand a child is at normal weight?

    <p>80th percentile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which behavior would a school nurse find concerning in a teenager, according to the text?

    <p>Frequent napping due to boredom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of stage 2 of female breast development?

    <p>Enlargement of areolar diameter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In adolescent development, when do females typically begin puberty compared to males?

    <p>2 years before males</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an appropriate follow-up recommendation by a school nurse for weight gain in a 10-year-old student?

    <p>+12 pounds in a year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When counseling young women about hormonal contraceptive use, what risk should be discussed?

    <p>Risk of blood clots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Encopresis' is most likely to develop in a child who has been in foster homes since what age?

    <p>3 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended blood glucose level range for individuals categorized as borderline to moderately elevated?

    <p>130-159 mg/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fat level is considered very high according to the text?

    <p>190 mg/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lifestyle change should be addressed in a program for a middle-aged adult regarding healthcare?

    <p>Scheduling complete physical and dental exams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal triglyceride level according to the information provided?

    <p>Less than 149 mg/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological change occurs in middle age according to the text?

    <p>Reduction of glomerular filtration by 50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of death in young adults according to the text?

    <p>Binge drinking and driving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would a BMI of 32 indicate for a 40-year-old adult according to the text?

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

    What is a healthy coping pattern for an 80-year-old individual who talks about the 'good times' before their spouse's illness and death?

    <p>Ego integrity vs. despair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the blood glucose level range considered high according to the text?

    <p>160 mg/dL or higher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major health concern for an 80-year-old individual without air conditioning or a fan?

    <p>Greater risk of injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a patient diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, what blood pressure measurement may be indicative of the condition?

    <p>146/88 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal level for triglycerides as per the text?

    <p>Less than 149 mg/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant risk factor for a 50-year-old obese woman, whose second child weighed 10 pounds at birth, according to the text?

    <p>Greater susceptibility to Type 2 diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a modifiable nutritional risk factor for a Russian man, aged 40, who drinks 3 oz of vodka daily?

    <p>High alcohol consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change commonly occurs in middle age related to kidney function?

    <p><strong>Reduction</strong> of glomerular filtration by 50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of ego integrity versus despair in an 80-year-old who has made funeral arrangements?

    <p><strong>Acceptance</strong> of past and current life choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended age for blood pressure screening according to the text?

    <p>3 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a concerning behavior for a teenager as per the text?

    <p>Taking frequent naps due to boredom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of stage 2 of female breast development?

    <p>Enlargement of the areolar diameter and small elevation around the papillae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When counseling young women about hormonal contraceptive use, what risk should be discussed?

    <p>Risk of blood clots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does female puberty typically start compared to males?

    <p>2 years before males</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most appropriate follow-up recommendation by a school nurse for a weight gain of 11 pounds in a year for a 10-year-old student?

    <p>Schedule a follow-up exam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Rate of otitis media infections met Health People 2010 targets' pertains to which group of individuals according to the text?

    <p>School-aged children</p> Signup and view all the answers

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