During a health history assessment, the mother of a 10-year-old girl tells
you that her daughter does not have time to "play" because she is busy
going to gymnastics, cheerleading, art class, flute lessons, reading club,
and soccer. What should the nurse's response be? - ANSWER "Play
helps children to develop cognitively, socially, physically, and
emotionally."
The nurse is teaching a group of caregivers of school-age children about
the importance of setting a consistent bedtime for the school-age child.
Which statement made by a caregiver indicates an understanding of the
sleep patterns and needs of the school-age child? - ANSWER "My child
sleeps between 11 and 12 hours a night."
The developmental task of the school-aged period, according to Erikson,
is gaining a sense of: - ANSWER industry versus inferiority.
A 7-year-old has taken money from his brother's dresser on two
occasions. When counseling his mother about this, you would advise her
that: - ANSWER she may need to remind him of property rights.
The nurse is teaching the parents of a 9-year-old girl about the
socialization that is occurring in their child through school contacts.
Which information would the nurse include in her teaching plan? -
ANSWER Continuous peer relationships provide the most important
social interaction for school-age children.
The nurse is teaching parents to plan nutritional meals for their 7-year-
old son who is overweight. Which guideline might the nurse include in
the teaching plan? - ANSWER The school-age child needs 28 g of
protein and 800 mg of calcium for maintenance of growth and good
nutrition.
The nurse has determined that an 8-year-old girl is at risk for being
overweight. Which intervention would be a priority prior to developing the
, care plan? - ANSWER Interviewing the parents about their eating
habits
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized 10-year-old. What would be an
appropriate activity for this child to meet the developmental tasks of this
age group? - ANSWER Participating in a craft project
A hospitalized 7-year-old is recovering from a head injury. Occupational
therapy has been ordered to assist the child in regaining eye/hand
coordination. If the child cannot master this skill, what feelings may
arise? - ANSWER A feeling of inferiority
A nurse is obtaining a weight on a 7 year old who weighed 8 pounds at
birth. How much does the nurse anticipate that he should weigh now? -
ANSWER 56 pounds
A parent informs the school nurse that a child has not had any
experiences with day care or school programs prior to starting first
grade. What suggestions can the nurse make to the parent to help with
the transition from home to school? - ANSWER Have the parent bring
the child to the school to visit to experience the separation from home.
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized 6 year old with pneumonia. The child
frequently requests peanut butter crackers during the day and evening
hours. What does the nurse understand about food intake for children of
this age group? - ANSWER Increased appetite and a tendency to go
on "food jags" are typical.
A parent of a 10 year old tells the nurse, "I don't know what to do about
my child's teeth. They always have cavities and problems." What is the
best response by the nurse? - ANSWER "A balanced diet with plenty of
calcium and phosphorus and minimal sugar may help."
An 8-year-old boy, who says he wants to be a doctor when he grows up,
pleads with the nurse to let him put on his own band-aid after receiving
an injection. The nurse agrees and watches as the boy very carefully
lines the band-aid up with the mark left by the injection and applies it to
his skin. Then he asks, "Did I do it right?" and waits eagerly for the
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