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Chapter 21: Health Promotion of the School-Aged Child
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 1. The nurse is teaching the parents of a 6-year-old child what to expect in terms of normal growth and development. Which parental statement indicates the need for further education?
1) | “My child’s vision has reached maturity.” |
2) | “I should expect my child to be constantly active.” |
3) | “Finger feeding is abnormal and indicates the need for intervention.” |
4) | “A coloring book is a developmentally appropriate activity for my child.” |
____ 2. Which physical change noted by the nurse during a growth and developmental assessment for a 7-year-old patient necessitates further action?
1) | Pubescent changes |
2) | Weight gain of 4 lb (2 kg) per year |
3) | Eruption of central incisors |
4) | Height increase of 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm) during the entire period |
____ 3. A mother indicates a concern regarding her 6-year-old daughter’s breast development. What is the term for this condition?
1) | Puberty |
2) | Precocious puberty |
3) | Prepubescence |
4) | Sexual latency |
____ 4. The nurse is conducting a growth and development assessment and must calculate the body mass index (BMI) of a pediatric client. The child’s weight is 33 lb 4 oz. The child’s height is 37 5/8 in. tall. What is the child’s BMI?
1) | 14.5 |
2) | 15.5 |
3) | 16.5 |
4) | 17.5 |
____ 5. A nurse is educating parents on the developmental life spans. Which developmental stage is characterized by a slower, steadier pattern of growth and development?
1) | Toddler |
2) | Preschool |
3) | School-age |
4) | Adolescence |
____ 6. A nurse is providing nutrition education to parents of a school-aged child. What is the appropriate response regarding the amount of calories that a school-aged child will need?
1) | “School-aged children need more calories than preschoolers.” |
2) | “ School-aged children need fewer calories than preschoolers.” |
3) | “School-aged children’s nutritional intake should not be monitored.” |
4) | “School-aged children should be rewarded with sweets.” |
____ 7. A nurse is providing activities to a school-aged child that may be easier and comfortable due to the changes in proportions from the preschool stage of development. What activities should the nurse offer?
1) | Bike riding |
2) | Drawing |
3) | Parallel play |
4) | Cooperative play |
____ 8. A mother of a hospitalized child informs the nurse about her child’s growing sense of worth. The nurse gives the hospitalized child a task of drawing a design for the playroom. What is the term for this stage of development in the school-aged child?
1) | Socialization |
2) | Puberty |
3) | Concrete operations |
4) | Industry |
____ 9. A mother asks the nurse when physical growth and development begins for the school-aged child. What is the nurse's best response?
1) | “It begins with prepubescence.” |
2) | “It begins with precocious puberty.” |
3) | “It begins with the shedding of deciduous teeth.” |
4) | “It begins with puberty.” |
____ 10. Which type of relationship is most important to the school-aged child?
1) | Same-sex peer relationship |
2) | Opposite-sex peer relationship |
3) | Same-sex parental relationship |
4) | Opposite-sex parental relationship |
____ 11. Which behavior noted by the school-aged child indicates the development of concrete operations?
1) | Logical thinking |
2) | Bullying |
3) | Temperament |
4) | Prepubescence |
____ 12. At which stage of development should the nurse anticipate that pediatric patients will begin to show differences in play activities that are related to gender?
1) | Preschool |
2) | Adolescence |
3) | Late school-age |
4) | Early school-age |
____ 13. Which teaching point regarding safety should the nurse include in instructions for the parents of a school-aged patient?
1) | “Consider getting a pet for your child.” |
2) | “Plan play dates for your child to attend on afternoons you are not home.” |
3) | “Teach your children not to let others know that they are home alone after school.” |
4) | “Encourage your child to use a helmet when riding a bike. Other equipment is not necessary.” |
____ 14. The nurse is providing care to a school-aged patient who is overweight. Which nursing action is appropriate to enhance the child’s intake of a healthy diet?
1) | Offering food as a reward for good grades |
2) | Encouraging the consumption of high-fat foods |
3) | Educating on the importance of soda consumption |
4) | Making fruits and vegetables available for daily snacks |
____ 15. A mother asks the nurse how many hours a school-aged child needs to sleep per night. What is the nurse's best response?
1) | 5 to 9 |
2) | 6 to 8 |
3) | 10 to 12 |
4) | 14 to 16 |
____ 16. A nurse is discussing social development with parents of school-aged children. Which relationship is most important at this stage of development?
1) | Relationship with parents |
2) | Relationship with peers |
3) | Relationship with caregivers |
4) | Relationship with siblings |
____ 17. A mother informs the nurse that her child is slow to warm up and exhibits social discomfort. What is the nurse’s best response?
1) | “This is abnormal behavior.” |
2) | “It is fine to allow time to adjust to new circumstances.” |
3) | “It is considered an easy temperament.” |
4) | “This will lead to isolation behaviors.” |
____ 18. A mother informs the nurse that her child is being bullied at school. What is the nurse's best response?
1) | “Bullying is a behavior displayed only in adolescents.” |
2) | “Bullying is a behavior that should be ignored.” |
3) | “Bullying is a very real and devastating experience.” |
4) | “Bullying is a behavior that children will outgrow.” |
____ 19. A nurse is providing education to school-aged children about stranger safety. What statement by the child should the nurse correct?
1) | “I am cautious of strangers when I walk home.” |
2) | “I have been taught to not talk to strangers on my walk home.” |
3) | “I know how to refuse help from strangers as I walk home.” |
4) | “I told someone I walk home alone.” |
Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
____ 20. According to Piaget, which data does the nurse expect for a school-aged child during the nursing assessment process? (Select all that apply.)
1) | Classifying objects |
2) | Understanding reversibility |
3) | Having theoretical thoughts |
4) | Describing a process without actually doing it |
5) | Believing that personal actions are constantly being scrutinized |
____ 21. According to Erikson, which should the nurse anticipate when assessing a school-aged child? (Select all that apply.)
1) | Being engaged in tasks |
2) | Questioning sexual identity |
3) | Having highly imaginative thoughts |
4) | Wanting to participate in organized activities |
5) | Struggling with self-control and independence |
____ 22. A nurse is providing injury prevention education for the school-aged child. What should the nurse include in the presentation? (Select all that apply.)
1) | Seek a health-care provider if you experience a head injury or loss of consciousness during sports activities. |
2) | Use protective gear for all contact sports and activities. |
3) | Skateboards should be used at skateparks. |
4) | Avoid trampolines. |
5) | Always wear a seatbelt |
____ 23. Which information related to school-aged play should the nurse include in a teaching session for the parents of children in this stage of development? (Select all that apply.)
1) | Team play |
2) | Card games |
3) | Parallel play |
4) | Board games |
5) | Club membership |
____ 24. Which required immunization booster information should the nurse include in a health screening for the school-aged child? (Select all that apply.)
1) | TDaP |
2) | MMR |
3) | Meningococcal Group B |
4) | Annual influenza |
5) | Gardasil 9 |
____ 25. A nurse is providing education on sleep needs for the school-aged child. What interventions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
1) | Get 10 to 12 hours of sleep per night. |
2) | Sleep involves a predictable routine. |
3) | Set a reasonable bedtime each night. |
4) | Lack of sleep can cause poor academic performance. |
5) | Get 8 to 10 hours of sleep. |
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