21 Questions
By what age is the anterior fontanel typically closed?
18 months
Which of the following is a characteristic of the respiratory system in toddlers?
Alveoli continue to increase in number
What happens to heart rate as toddlers grow?
Heart rate decreases
At what age do toddlers typically achieve bowel control?
24 months
During prepubescence and preadolescence, which of the following correctly describes the development of the neurologic system in school-age children?
Brain and skull grow very slowly; cognitive processes mature
What is a characteristic change in the respiratory system of school-age children during prepubescence and preadolescence?
Respiratory rates decrease; respirations are diaphragmatic in nature
In what way does the cardiovascular system change in school-age children during prepubescence and preadolescence?
Blood pressure increases and pulse rate decreases
At what age does the immune system of school-age children reach adult levels according to the text?
Around 10 years old
Which of the following accurately describes a change in the gastrointestinal system of school-age children during prepubescence and preadolescence?
Stomach capacity increases; caloric needs are lower but appetite may increase
In prepubescence, what happens to the bladder capacity of school-age children according to the text?
Bladder capacity increases
What is true about the central nervous system at birth?
Primitive reflexes are present
In the development of the respiratory system, what is a characteristic of the infant compared to an adult?
Larynx less funnel-shaped in infants
What is the average pulse rate of a 1-year-old according to the text?
100-120
Which statement regarding gastrointestinal system development is accurate?
Infants have lower stomach capacity as they grow
What is characteristic of the genitourinary system in infants?
Poorer urine concentration ability
At what age does an infant's IgG level reach adult levels?
12 months
Which is true about the development of protective reflexes in infants?
They develop after primitive reflexes disappear
What happens to the respiratory rate as a child matures?
Decreases
What happens to the heart size during the first year of life?
Doubles in size
What happens to a newborn's blood pressure as they mature?
Increases significantly
What is a characteristic of infant's skin compared to adults?
More superficial peripheral capillaries
Test your knowledge on the physical growth milestones of school-age children, including height and weight changes, differences between boys and girls, and the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics.
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