Older Pediatrics Flashcards
What age is the greatest “value imprint”? What is this?
6-11 years old
-the age where the parent’s values are most imprinted before peer socialization sets in
What is a major contributor to a middle-childhood self image?
Self esteem
How is growth defined? How many times a year?
Discontinuous; 3-6 times per year
What are weight gain averages form children 6-11 years per year?
3-3.5kg
Height is 2.4-2.8in per year
What can sedentary habits in the middle childhood lead to?
Lifetime of sedentary activity, cardiovasc issues, and obesity later on
How young do children express body dissatisfaction now? What can be the cause of this?
5-6 years old
-lack of physical activity and higher instances of obesity/ social pressure
What age range do children generally take more interest in the other gender?
Middle childhood
What age should children have a “conscience”?
6 years old
What are some issues that can impair an ability to use home as a secure base?
Domestic violence, divorce, parental spousal abuse, and mental health problems
What issues can arise form helicopter parenting, and lack of real decision making on the child’s part?
Increased instances of depression and anxiety
What are the characteristics of puberty?
Secondary sex characteristics, increased height, change in body composition, and reproductive capacity
What hormones are the hallmark of puberty?
GnRH, LH and FSH
When can testicular enlargement occur in males? What is this called?
SMR2
As early as 9.5 years old
When does peak growth occur? (Kinda stages)
SMR4
What is the percentage of males who develop breast tissue?
40-65%
