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Physical development of the school aged child
Nutrition and Health of the school aged child.
Preparations for procedures
Restraints, holding and transporting
Gavage feeding & procedures related to respiration, circulation and elimination
100
Between 6-10 years old growth is slow and steady. What is the average weight gain?
What is 5-6 pounds.
100
A school aged child should engage in active play for a minimum of what?
What is 60 minutes a day.
100
The nurse's main role before, during and after all procedures and treatment is what?
What is Ensuring patient's safety.
100
What restraints wrap around the child's arm and tie securely to prevent bending of the elbow?
What is elbow restraints.
100
After a gavage feeding is completed, how should you position the child?
What is On the right side for at least 1 hour to prevent regurgitation and aspiration.
200
What is the average annual height increase of the school aged child?
What is 2.5 inches.
200
The daily nutritional needs for a 6-10 year old is how many calories a day?
What is 1400-2200 calories.
200
You should explain all procedures to children in what manner?
What is A manner appropriate for the child's age and level of development.
200
When using any type of restraints, you must check and release the restraints how often?
What is every 2 hours.
200
An advantage of using an oxygen tent for the toddler or school aged child is?
What is no device has to be put over the child's nose or face.
300
What is the average age when school aged children start to lose teeth?
What is 6 years old.
300
Define Scoliosis
What is a lateral curvature of the spine.
300
To help a child have a more positive experience when the procedure is complete, it is encouraged to offer what?
What is a treat or small toy.
300
What restraint is used in infants and small children that wraps around the whole body snuggly?
What is a mummy restraint.
300
Why would a tracheostomy be performed?
What is in an emergency situation or in conditions that the infant or child has a blocked airway.
400
In the school aged child, what is cartilage being replaced with?
What is Bone.
400
Obesity in the school aged child can be related to genetics, environment and what?
What is sedentary lifestyle
400
The best way to identify a patient is by what?
What is the child's ID band.
400
What are the three most common methods for holding a child?
What is Horizontal, upright and football hold.
400
If warming towels to provide moist heat, they should not be warmed how and why?
What is In the microwave because it may be unevenly warmed and could burn the child.
500
According to Erikson, what developmental task is associated with the school aged child?
What is Industry vs Inferiority.
500
How many hours of sleep does the average school aged child need a night?
What is 10-12 hours.
500
What is the first step of standard precautions?
What is hand washing.
500
What is the best way to transport a toddler?
What is A crib with high side rails, a wagon, wheelchair or stroller.
500
When performing an enema on a child, what should be done immediately after administering the enema?
What is hold the buttocks together for a short time to prevent the fluid from being expelled.