Exam 19: The School-Age Child

The nurse advises the parents of a 6-year-old to try and ensure at least ______ hours of sleep daily for the child.

A parent asked the nurse, "At what age are children capable of assuming more responsibility for personal belongings?" Based on knowledge of growth and development, the nurse would responds with _____ years.

A mother is concerned because her 9-year-old has developed the habit of twitching his eyes and flipping his hair while communicating with anyone. The best nursing response to this parent is:

A 9-year-old boy is often cranky and irritable and his school performance has declined. All the options are true about the child. The possible factor causing this behavior is that he:

The parents of an 8-year-old tell the nurse the child wakes the household crying out during his frequent nightmares. The nurse's most helpful response is to explain that nightmares are a(n):

The nurse is aware that, in general, the school-age child will:

The nurse, in attempting to help a 7-year-old girl express her feelings about being in a new school, would prompt the child with what basic "feeling" words? Select all that apply.

The nurse reminds the parents who are trying to select a dog for their allergic child that the best selection would be a female dog that is ______________ and _______________.

The nurse suggests to the parents of an overweight 9-year-old that to help prevent obesity, they should:

A mother reports that she has a new job and her 12-year-old child is home alone for a time after school. The statement made by the parent, indicating a potentially unsafe situation for this child, is:

The nurse, planning to teach a class on nutrition to fourth-grade students, would keep in mind that school-age children:

The nurse explains that the term _______________ refers to a sex role that incorporates both male and female traits.

The nurse explains that the preferred social interaction for the school-age child is based on relationships that are:

When asked about her activities, a 10-year-old girl responded, "I like school. I play the flute in the school band, and I take tennis lessons." The nurse knows these activities will help this child develop a sense of:

The nurse advises the parents of a 10-year-old boy that, according to Erikson's theory, the most developmentally supportive experience for him would be:

The nurse suggests an appropriate toy for a hospitalized 6-year-old boy would be a(n):

The school nurse who is preserving a tooth that was knocked out on the school yard will be especially careful to:

The pediatric nurse assesses the 9-year-old child who has been diagnosed with diabetes to ensure that he does not come to believe that his disease is a form of _________________.

A parent confides in the school nurse that her 8-year-old twins argue and bicker constantly. The nurse's best response would be to:

The school nurse planning sex education classes for school-age children should: