Unit 5: Care of the Preschool Child
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What recommended action can help alleviate a child's fear of the dark?

  • Encourage them to face their fears
  • Tell them to sleep without light
  • Leave a dim night light on (correct)
  • Leave the door open at night

    • What is a potential consequence of not managing a child's tendency to tell tall tales?

  • Improved communication skills
  • Chronic lying (correct)
  • Increased social interactions
  • Heightened imagination

    • How can parents help a child with imaginary friends?

  • Limit playtime to discourage imagination
  • Ignore the presence of imaginary friends
  • Ensure exposure to real playmates (correct)
  • Discourage interaction with pretend friends

    • What is the primary reason children may experience difficulties sharing?

    <p>They do not understand property rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does regression in children typically indicate?

    <p>Normal behavior during stressful times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary developmental task for preschoolers, according to Erikson?

    <p>Initiative versus guilt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By age 5, how does the physical development of a preschool child typically change?

    <p>Their appearance shifts to a leaner and taller frame.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which developmental aspect is NOT typically assessed in preschool children?

    <p>Financial literacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What implication arises from the curiosity of preschool children?

    <p>They may require constant supervision due to safety risks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one significant change in social behavior for preschoolers?

    <p>Widening social circles that include peers and adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can understanding preschoolers' growth and development aid nurses in their role?

    <p>By tailoring assessments and interventions to be family- and child-centered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of play in the development of preschoolers?

    <p>It facilitates exploration and learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should parents be aware of regarding feelings of guilt in preschoolers?

    <p>It may occur if they are scolded for trying and failing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age range typically associated with adolescence?

    <p>13 to 20 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which period do most girls stop growing after menarche?

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

    What is the typical increase in height for boys during adolescence?

    <p>4 to 12 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major physiological change occurs at the end of adolescence?

    <p>Cessation of body growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do the epiphyseal lines of long bones typically close in females?

    <p>16 to 17 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical appearance accompanies prepubescence in adolescents?

    <p>Stocky and slightly obese</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the growth spurt in girls during adolescence?

    <p>They typically reach adult height by the end of early adolescence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the substantial gains in weight for adolescents typically?

    <p>15 to 55 pounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cognitive skill begins to develop in adolescents around age 12 or 13 years?

    <p>Abstract thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do adolescents demonstrate compassion during their development?

    <p>By projecting themselves into others' minds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common psychological challenge faced by adolescents concerning their self-image?

    <p>Low self-esteem due to facial acne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What health concern is often associated with peer pressure among adolescents?

    <p>Risk for injury related to drug and alcohol use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are parents encouraged to do in relation to an adolescent's development?

    <p>Engage in open discussions regarding their growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crucial for injury prevention in adolescents?

    <p>Formulating health teachings and interventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential outcome of questioning religious beliefs during adolescence?

    <p>Formation of a unique value system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What signifies the onset of maturity during adolescence?

    <p>Emerging complex concerns in growth and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of death among adolescents?

    <p>Motor vehicle accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following should be emphasized for water safety among adolescents?

    <p>Swim with friends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key nutrients are commonly deficient in adolescent diets?

    <p>Iron, calcium, and zinc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important consideration when planning a weight-loss diet for obese adolescents?

    <p>Ensure sufficient calories and nutrients for growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of approach should be taken when teaching firearm safety to adolescents?

    <p>Creative problem-solving encouragement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding adolescents' eating habits?

    <p>Their eating habits are often faddish or based on convenience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should parents insist on as a qualification for obtaining a driver's license for their adolescents?

    <p>Emotional maturity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major concern related to athletic injuries in adolescents?

    <p>They increase in number during adolescence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is emancipation from parents challenging for some adolescents?

    <p>Some parents are not ready for their child to be independent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical factor in forming intimate relationships during adolescence?

    <p>A strong sense of trust.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do adolescents typically face being in love multiple times a year?

    <p>15 years old.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What developmental task do adolescents work on after achieving a sense of identity?

    <p>Achieving a sense of intimacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do early teenagers generally feel about their self-image?

    <p>They experience more self-doubt than self-confidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cognitive development stage do adolescents enter as they mature?

    <p>Formal operational thought.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might some adolescents require assistance in forming relationships?

    <p>They confuse attraction with meaningful relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What behavioral change is commonly observed in 14-year-olds compared to younger adolescents?

    <p>They are generally quieter and more introspective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Unit 5: Care of the Preschool Child

    • Learning objectives for this unit include demonstrating understanding of concepts related to the care of a family with a preschooler
    • Students will be able to describe normal growth and development of a preschool child and parental concerns
    • Students will be able to distinguish developmental milestones and their implications for the preschooler
    • Students will be able to use critical thinking to analyze family-centered care for preschoolers

    Lesson 11: Growth & Development of a Preschool Child

    • Preschoolers are fascinating and experience significant changes in language, play, and appearance as their social circles expand
    • Curiosity about the world increases, along with their ability to explore it in detail
    • At age 3, children have a chubby, baby-like appearance. At age 5, they are leaner and taller with improved coordination, constantly "making things" and eager to share their experiences.
    • The developmental task at this age is initiative versus guilt (Erikson), so children will try to help, though inexperience can lead to feelings of guilt from failure.
    • Nurses play a critical role in understanding this growth and development to provide appropriate guidance and support to families

    Activity 11.1

    • Matching activity to connect preschool concepts with child development theories
    • Concepts include Phallic Stage, Preconceptual Intuitive, Play, Level 1 preconventional, and Initiative VS Guilt among others
    • Theories include Erik Erikson's Theory, Moral and Spiritual Development, Mutilation and castration, etc

    Concept Discussion (Preschool Stage)

    • Age: 3-6 years
    • Erikson: Initiative vs Guilt
    • Freud: Phallic
    • Cognitive Development:
      • Preconceptual Preoperational (3-4 yrs old)
      • Preconceptual Intuitive (5-7 yrs old)
    • Moral and Spiritual Development
      • Level 1 (Preconventional)
    • Fear: mutilation and castration
    • Play: associative play, imitation play
    • Toys: simple jigsaw, puzzle, dolls, coloring book, pencils, pens & crayons

    Expected Growth and Development

    • Physical changes include slimmer, taller stature and definite future body type
    • Handedness becomes more obvious
    • Lymphatic tissue increases, particularly tonsils, and levels of IgG and IgA antibodies increase. -PR = 85 bpm, BP = 100/60 mmHg, easy to palpate bladder, arch in foot

    Teeth

    • 20 deciduous teeth by age 3
    • Permanent teeth erupt during school-age

    Gross and Fine Motor Development

    • Milestones for gross and fine motor skills are detailed by age (3, 4, and 5 years old)
    • Include activities like drawing, dressing self, buttoning, etc. and gross motor skills such as jumping, skipping, and throwing, etc.

    Language

    • Vocabulary development progresses from 900 words at age 3 to 2100 words by age 5

    Play

    • Pretend play and imaginative activities are prominent among preschoolers
    • Imitation, creative play and interaction with peers become more significant by age 5 and involve group games, songs, numbers, and letters

    Emotional Development

    • Children are driven by initiative and eagerness to explore and learn
    • Guilt develops when there is punishment or criticism for these explorations
    • Strategies to promote initiative include exposure to various experiences, play materials, modeling, encouraging creative play via access materials, exploration of outside homes
    • Role modeling of adults, dealing with fantasies and dealing with the development of gender roles

    Assignment 11.1

    • Questions related to different stages of preschool development, milestones and relationships/attachments, etc

    Unit 6: Care of the School-Age Child

    • Learning objectives to demonstrate understanding of concepts relating to the care of school-age children and families.
    • Students will be able to describe the normal growth and developmental milestones achieved, and associated concerns, to analyse family-centered approaches.

    Lesson 13: Growth & Development of a School-Age Child

    • Physical growth in this stage is slower, more mature and graceful compared with earlier years.
    • The middle years is a vital period, with a significant impact on the growth and development of the child.
    • School environment plays a vital role at this stage.

    Activity 13.1

    • Fill-in-the-blank activity to identify key terms associated with school-age development

    Activity 13.2

    • Identification of psychology-related theory based on statement about the behavior of a school-age child

    Growth & Development (School-Age)

    • Key features of this developmental stage include: -Height & weight increase -Physical proportion changes (longer legs and lower center of gravity). -Improved physical posture/coordination and muscular development.

    Expected Growth and Development in School-age Children

    • Healthier periods of life
    • Increased skeletal growth
    • Changes in proportions (height and weight distribution).
    • Faster body growth, improved posture.
    • Increased muscular development.

    Unit 7: Adolescent

    • Learning objectives for this unit focus on the understanding of the care of families with adolescents
    • Key developmental milestones and associated parent concerns

    Lesson 15; Growth & Development of an Adolescent

    • Adolescence is a time of profound biological, intellectual and psychosocial change, representing a transition phase between childhood and adulthood
    • Adolescents are likely to be more self-determined, want autonomy, and are beginning to make more independent decisions however, still have developmental need for guidance from parents and educators

    Activity 15.1

    • Reading activity to provide background information on the chapter in this unit.

    Adolescence

    • Age: 13 to 18/20 years
    • Developmental period
      • Early (13-14 yrs)
      • Middle (15-16 yrs)
      • Late (17-20 yrs)

    Physical Growth

    • Marked by puberty and cessation of body growth
    • Girls tend to be taller than boys at this time, though growth rates differ across systems
    • The adolescent period brings about physical changes.
    • Growth rates for various systems differ during this phase.

    Puberty in Girls

    • Puberty starts with breast growth, followed by widening hips, and eventually stop growing in height.
    • Girls can experience earlier puberty than boys.

    Puberty in Boys

    • Boys experience physical changes, development of facial hair, and a deeper voice, as puberty progresses.

    Development Milestones

    • Play and recreation
    • Emotional development (identity, role confusion)
    • Cognitive development (formal operational thought)
    • Moral development (conventional considerations, seeking conformity)

    Common Health Concerns (Adolescents)

    • Hypertension (high blood pressure, family history factors)
    • Poor posture (slouching, body alignment problems)
    • Body piercing and tattoos (expressions of body image, self-esteem)
    • Fatigue (physical and/or emotional distress due to developmental changes)
    • Menstrual irregularities (changes in hormonal cycles)
    • Acne (skin condition)
    • Obesity (weight increase).
    • Sexuality changes.

    Common Health Problems (Adolescents continued)

    • Substance abuse (alcohol and drug use)
    • Attempted suicide (mental health concerns)
    • Runaways (desire for independence and self-determination)

    Wellness Promotion & Injury Prevention (Adolescents)

    • Adolescent safety, including driving, motorcycles, and swimming
    • Nutrition and healthy habits
    • Family functioning and support
    • Mental health and well-being
    • Recognizing risks associated with each topic and implementing effective strategies

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    This quiz focuses on the key concepts related to the care of preschool children, emphasizing their growth and development. Students will explore developmental milestones and parental concerns while also applying critical thinking to family-centered care. Prepare to demonstrate your understanding of the fascinating changes preschoolers undergo.

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