G&D of a School-Aged Child Flashcards
(33 cards)
With this age group a child a should gain __ to 6 pounds a year.
4
Each year, this age group, should grow ___ inches in height.
2
Girls in this age group may experience ________.
menarche
Loss of ______ teeth and eruption of most ________ teeth occurs.
primary; permanent
Fine and gross ______ skills mature during this age group.
motor
At what age is a child able to write script? (years)
8 years
A child can _____ self completely.
dress
Egocentric thinking is replaced by _____ awareness of others.
social awareness
A child at this age is able to tell time and understand ____, ______, and ______ .
past, present, future
A child at this age learns _____ and ______ relationships.
cause and effect
_________ with peers becomes important.
Socialization
Molars erupt around what age? (year)
6 years
What is Erikson’s Stage of Psychosocial Development for a School-age Child (6-12 years)?
Industry vs. Inferiority
Depth perception fully developed by ___ years of age.
7
growth spurt in eyes often leads to ________.
myopia (nearsighted)
yearly visual screenings are done using the ________ chart.
Snellen
What are the four concrete operations for a school age child’s cognitive development?
- ) reversibility
- ) conversion
- ) classification and logic
- ) humor
Conventional stage of Kohlberg’s moral development includes what?
- ) younger school age children obey authority and follow rules.
- ) views are black and white.
What are some anticipatory guidance needed for a school age child?
resistant to baths, showers, and brushing teeth initially, then showers all the time
How much sleep does a 6- to 12-year-old child need?
9 to 12 hours of sleep with no naps
What are some ways to promote self-esteem in a school age child?
- give child household responsibilities
- emphasize child strengths
- did not do homework or science projects for them
- allow children to make mistakes
- consistency -discipline and schedule
how often does school age children need a health care visit and what screening is important?
every two years; scoliosis screening
what four vitamins are most often consumed in less than appropriate amounts but preschool and school age children?
Vitamin A, C, B6, B12
what is the number one concern for a school age child that can be based on genetics, culture, environment, socioeconomic status, unstructured meals, fast food, lack of exercise, and use of food as a reward?
obesity
