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Ch19.
School Age Child Health Examinations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When is a physical examination given for the school aged child, and why | In the spring preceding school admission to allow time to correct any problems found |
| What is essential as the permanent set of teeth erupts | Good dental hygiene and regular professional dental care |
| What are school health programs aimed at | Maintaining and promoting health – counseling parents, meeting disabled children’s needs |
| What should the eating habits of a school age child entail | A variety of nutritious foods, Nutritious breakfast |
| What is the goal of lunch programs in school | Provide one third of the recommended daily allowance of foods |
| What should children who are inattentive in school be screened for | Vision or hearing deficits, Language or learning disabilities – before being diagnosed with ADHD |
| What are the first steps to helping any child with a school problem | Increasing structure and decreasing distractions |
| Where should emphasis be placed in a child with a school problem | Providing successful experiences and increasing complexity slowly |
| Demands should be balanced by what during the successes and failures of the developing child | Unconditional support |
| What does a nurse need to be aware of if the development of behavior problems is to be averted | Parenting styles that demonstrate difficulty in letting go and that demonstrate excessive pressure |
| What family issues can negatively affect the developmental progress in a school age child | Divorce, separation, domestic violence, and neighborhood gangs |
| Health supervision should include the assessment of what | Physical activity and school performance |
| What problem might a child who avoids activities that reveal physical appearance have | A negative perception of their physical appearance |
| What often happens to a 6 year old with advanced athletic ability who is guided into early competition and experiences outstanding commendations | They lose their self esteem when they turn 12 and the ability of peers reaches or exceeds the level and looses the spotlight |
| What do school age children need at home to study | Time, a Place, Appropriate furniture, Adequate lighting |
| How can parents of a school age child encourage school age children | Showing interest in what they are learning, Joining parent-teacher organizations, Visiting with teachers |
| How can school age children learn the value of money | Allowance or a means of earning money |
| What terms should be started with when helping children to identify feelings | Mad, Glad, Sad, Scared |
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