Chapter 24: Health Promotion of the School-Aged Child

Chapter 24: Health Promotion of the School-Aged Child

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

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.   Which should the nurse encourage for a school-aged patient to enhance a sense of accomplishment?

1)	Wearing makeup
2)	Going on a date
3)	Participating in sports activities
4)	Gaining weight during the school year

 

 

____     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 and 4 oz. The child’s height is 37 and 5/8 in. tall. What is the child’s BMI?

1)	14.5
2)	15.5
3)	16.5
4)	17.5

 

Answer Section

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. ANS:  3

Chapter number and title: 24: Health Promotion of the School-Aged Child

Chapter learning objective: Compare the nutritional needs and eating patterns of the school-aged child, including accurate kilocalorie and fluid maintenance calculations.

Chapter page reference: 367

Heading: Health, Wellness, and Illness

Integrated processes: Teaching and Learning

Client need: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Cognitive level: Analysis [Analyzing]

Concept: Development

Difficulty: Difficult

 

	Feedback
1	Vision has reached maturity by 6 years of age.
2	A 6-year-old, school-aged child is expected to be constantly active.
3	A 6-year-old child is closer to preschool than adolescence; therefore, some preschool behaviors are still expected. This statement indicates the need for further education.
4	A coloring book is developmentally appropriate for a 6-year-old child.

 

 

PTS:   1                    CON:  Development

 

2. ANS:  1

Chapter number and title: 24: Health Promotion of the School-Aged Child

Chapter learning objective: Evaluate the slower growth period that represents the school-aged time period.

Chapter page reference: 368-369

Heading: Physical Growth and Development

Integrated processes: Clinical Problem-Solving Process

Client need: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Cognitive level: Comprehension [Understanding]

Concept: Development

Difficulty: Easy

 

	Feedback
1	Pubescent changes are not anticipated until the age of 8 years.
2	This weight gain is within normal limits for the school-aged patient.
3	Eruption of central incisors is anticipated during the school-aged years.
4	This is an expected finding for the school-aged patient during this stage of development.

 

 

PTS:   1                    CON:  Development

 

3. ANS:  3

Chapter number and title: 24: Health Promotion of the School-Aged Child

Chapter learning objective: Describe the unique needs of the school-aged child as compared to older children in relation to safety, socialization, and communication.

Chapter page reference: 367

Heading: Health, Wellness, and Illness

Integrated processes: Clinical Problem-Solving Process

Client need: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Cognitive level: Application [Application]

Concept: Development

Difficulty: Moderate

 

	Feedback
1	Wearing makeup is more appropriate for the adolescent than for the school-aged patient.
2	Going on a date is more appropriate for the adolescent than for the school-aged patient.
3	Participation in sports activities enhances a sense of accomplishment for the school-aged patient.
4	Weight gain is anticipated for the school-aged patient each year; however, this does not enhance a sense of accomplishment.

 

 

PTS:   1                    CON:  Development

 

4. ANS:  3

Chapter number and title: 24: Health Promotion of the School-Aged Child

Chapter learning objective: Critically evaluate the concerns associated with the current epidemic of childhood obesity.

Chapter page reference: 375

Heading: Cultural and Ethnic Perspectives on Obesity

Integrated processes: Clinical Problem-Solving Process

Client need: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Cognitive level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Nutrition

Difficulty: Moderate

 

	Feedback
1	14.5 is not the BMI obtained when using the equation for this patient’s height and weight.
2	15.5 is not the BMI obtained when using the equation for this patient’s height and weight.
3	This child’s BMI is 16.5 using the following equation: [(33.25 lb ÷ 37.625 in.) ÷ 37.625 in.] ´ 703 = 16.5.
4	17.5 is not the BMI obtained when using the equation for this patient’s height and weight.

 

 

PTS:   1                    CON:  Nutrition