Physical Growth
What is the average height increase for a school-age child per year?
2.5 inches per year.
At what age can a toddler typically walk independently?
Around 12-15 months.
Who proposed the stages of psychosocial development?
Erik Erikson.
What vaccination is typically given annually to children starting at 6 months?
Influenza.
At what age does separation anxiety typically begin?
Around 8 months
At what age does a child's weight triple from their birth weight?
By 12 months.
What is a key fine motor skill developed by a 12-month-old?
Pincer grasp.
What is Piaget’s stage for toddlers called?
Sensorimotor stage.
How many hours of sleep does a school-age child need?
10-12 hours.
How might a preschooler react to hospitalization?
Fear of mutilation and intrusive procedures, magical thinking.
By what age does the anterior fontanel close?
By 18 months.
When does a preschooler typically start dressing themselves?
Around 3-4 years.
At what stage does Erikson say school-age children are?
Industry vs. Inferiority.
What type of car seat should a toddler use?
Rear-facing car seat.
What is a key developmental task for an adolescent in the hospital?
Maintaining independence.
What is the average yearly weight gain for a preschooler?
5 pounds per year.
By what age should a child be able to catch a bounced ball?
By age 4.
Which stage of Freud’s theory is a preschooler in?
Phallic stage.
At what age should a child have their first dental appointment?
By age 1
What is a common emotional reaction of a toddler to hospitalization?
Separation anxiety, tantrums, and fear of strangers.
When does the pubertal growth spurt typically occur in girls and boys?
Around 9-10 years in girls and 10-11 years in boys.
What gross motor skill is typically achieved by 5-6 months?
Rolling over.
In Piaget’s theory, at what age does a child enter the preoperational stage?
2-7 years.
What is one key injury prevention strategy for toddlers?
Constant supervision and a childproof environment.
Why might a school-age child not ask for support in the hospital?
Fear of looking weak or dependent.