Exam 34: The School-Age Child and Family

MATCHING Because school-age children have developed increased muscular coordination and can apply cognitive ability to their behavior, the number of injuries in middle childhood is diminished compared to early childhood. Even so, injuries still occur near home and school. The most effective means of prevention is education for both the child and family regarding the hazards of risk-taking and the improper use of equipment. Please match the developmental ability of the school-age child with the injury for which he or she is at risk. -May be easily influenced by peers

An 8-year-old girl tells the nurse that she has cancer because God is punishing her for "being bad." She shares her concern that,if she dies,she will go to hell.How should the nurse interpret this belief?

Which statement is descriptive of the play of school-age children?

The father of 12 year old tells the nurse that he is concerned about his child getting "fat." The child's body mass index for age is at the 60th percentile.What is the most appropriate nursing action to address the father's concern?

A nurse teaches parents that team play is important for school-age children.Which abilities can children develop by experiencing team play? (Select all that apply.)

Peer victimization is becoming a significant problem for school-age children and adolescents in the United States.Parents should be educated regarding signs that a child is being bullied.These might include: (Select all that apply.)

Which statement describes the cognitive abilities of school-age children?

Parents of a 12-year-old child ask the clinic nurse,"How many hours of sleep should our child get each night?" The nurse should respond that 12-year-old children need ____ hours of sleep at night.

What describes moral development in younger school-age children?

MATCHING Because school-age children have developed increased muscular coordination and can apply cognitive ability to their behavior, the number of injuries in middle childhood is diminished compared to early childhood. Even so, injuries still occur near home and school. The most effective means of prevention is education for both the child and family regarding the hazards of risk-taking and the improper use of equipment. Please match the developmental ability of the school-age child with the injury for which he or she is at risk. -Is apt to overdo

Which activity is most appropriate for developing fine motor skills in the school-age child?

MATCHING Because school-age children have developed increased muscular coordination and can apply cognitive ability to their behavior, the number of injuries in middle childhood is diminished compared to early childhood. Even so, injuries still occur near home and school. The most effective means of prevention is education for both the child and family regarding the hazards of risk-taking and the improper use of equipment. Please match the developmental ability of the school-age child with the injury for which he or she is at risk. -Confidence exceeds physical capacity

MATCHING Because school-age children have developed increased muscular coordination and can apply cognitive ability to their behavior, the number of injuries in middle childhood is diminished compared to early childhood. Even so, injuries still occur near home and school. The most effective means of prevention is education for both the child and family regarding the hazards of risk-taking and the improper use of equipment. Please match the developmental ability of the school-age child with the injury for which he or she is at risk. -Enjoys trying new things

Which statement characterizes moral development in older school-age children?

Generally what is the earliest age at which puberty begins?

What is an important consideration for the school nurse who is planning a class on bicycle safety to consider?

A nurse planning care for a school-age child should take into account that which thought process is seen at this age?

Which demonstrates the school-age child's developing logic in the stage of concrete operations? (Select all that apply.)

What is the characteristic of dishonest behavior in children ages 8 to 10 years?

A 9 year old often comes to the school nurse complaining of stomach pains.The teacher says that the child has lately been somewhat aggressive and stubborn in the classroom.What should the school nurse recognize as the possible trigger for these behaviors?