N160 Ch. 20
The school nurse conducting an in-service program for teachers is asked
about general growth and development of school-age children. Which of the
following statements would be the best response by the nurse?
a. "By age 11, blood pressure readings are the same as for an adult."
b. "Because of the rapid growth pattern in this age group, snacks are
important to ensure sufficient caloric intake."
c. "Children in this age group have some difficulty with coordination and
balance, so playground supervision is important."
d. "Overall growth in school-age children is slower than during infancy and
adolescence." - correct answer ✔ANS: D
Children grow (physically) much more slowly during this time period as
compared with growth during infancy and adolescence. Blood pressure
readings for children in this age group are lower than for adults. Growth slows
until adolescence. Children in this age group generally have good
coordination and balance.
According to the American Heart Association, at what age should blood
pressure screening begin?
a. 3
b. 6
c. 9
d. 12 - correct answer ✔ANS: A
Blood pressure screening should begin at 3 years of age and should be
measured annually.
,The school nurse has seen several students in the health office. For which of
the following students should the nurse suggest a follow-up exam?
a. A 14-year-old girl who has not experienced menarche
b. A 7-year-old boy who has grown 2 inches in a year
c. A 10-year-old girl who has gained 11 pounds in a year
d. An 8-year-old boy who has lost four deciduous teeth in the past year -
correct answer ✔ANS: C
The average age of menarche is between 11 and 15 years of age. School-age
children grow approximately 2 inches a year, gain between approximately 4.4
to 6.6 pounds a year, and lose four deciduous teeth a year between ages 6
and 13. A weight gain of 11 pounds in 1 year requires a follow-up because of
the rising rate of obesity in children.
The president of the Parent-Teacher Association asks the school nurse about
the appropriateness of sponsoring a health fair that focuses on oral health for
school-age children. Which of the following statements indicates the nurse's
correct understanding of this issue?
a. "Dental problems are not as prevalent a problem as asthma, so you might
want to consider a health fair about respiratory problems instead."
b. "Over 40% of children age 2 to 11 have dental caries, so a health fair that
focuses on oral care is very appropriate."
c. "Children are not usually receptive to learning about dental care, so the
topic is not the best choice for a health fair."
d. "This is not an appropriate focus for a health fair because the incidence of
dental caries has dropped dramatically due to the use of sealants." - correct
answer ✔ANS: B
Dental caries are present in up to 42% of children 2 to 11 years of age. Dental
caries and other oral health issues remain a problem in the school-age
population. Small gains have been made in number of children receiving
, sealants to prevent caries. Dental caries is the most common chronic disease
of children 5 to 17 years of age, 4 times more prevalent than asthma.
Which of the following statements is correct?
a. Tonsils in a school-age child are smaller than in an adult.
b. The nervous system generally matures between ages 11 to 13.
c. Fractures heal more slowly in a 10-year-old child than in an adult.
d. Overweight children have muscle pain more often than average-weight
children. - correct answer ✔ANS: D
Overweight children are more likely to suffer bone fractures, have joint pain,
and more muscle pain than their normal weight counterparts. Tonsils, which
are lymphoid tissue, are larger in a child than in an adult. The nervous system
matures by ages 7 to 8. Fractures heal more quickly in children than in adults.
Which of the following elements is most likely deficient in a school-age child's
diet?
a. Protein
b. Sodium
c. Iron
d. Vitamin B12 - correct answer ✔ANS: C
The diet of school-age children is frequently deficient in calcium, iron, and
vitamin C, while it is high in fat and sodium.
Which of the following initiatives related to childhood nutrition outlined in
Healthy People 2010 was most successful?
a. Reduction of fat consumption
b. Increase in consumption of fruit
The school nurse conducting an in-service program for teachers is asked
about general growth and development of school-age children. Which of the
following statements would be the best response by the nurse?
a. "By age 11, blood pressure readings are the same as for an adult."
b. "Because of the rapid growth pattern in this age group, snacks are
important to ensure sufficient caloric intake."
c. "Children in this age group have some difficulty with coordination and
balance, so playground supervision is important."
d. "Overall growth in school-age children is slower than during infancy and
adolescence." - correct answer ✔ANS: D
Children grow (physically) much more slowly during this time period as
compared with growth during infancy and adolescence. Blood pressure
readings for children in this age group are lower than for adults. Growth slows
until adolescence. Children in this age group generally have good
coordination and balance.
According to the American Heart Association, at what age should blood
pressure screening begin?
a. 3
b. 6
c. 9
d. 12 - correct answer ✔ANS: A
Blood pressure screening should begin at 3 years of age and should be
measured annually.
,The school nurse has seen several students in the health office. For which of
the following students should the nurse suggest a follow-up exam?
a. A 14-year-old girl who has not experienced menarche
b. A 7-year-old boy who has grown 2 inches in a year
c. A 10-year-old girl who has gained 11 pounds in a year
d. An 8-year-old boy who has lost four deciduous teeth in the past year -
correct answer ✔ANS: C
The average age of menarche is between 11 and 15 years of age. School-age
children grow approximately 2 inches a year, gain between approximately 4.4
to 6.6 pounds a year, and lose four deciduous teeth a year between ages 6
and 13. A weight gain of 11 pounds in 1 year requires a follow-up because of
the rising rate of obesity in children.
The president of the Parent-Teacher Association asks the school nurse about
the appropriateness of sponsoring a health fair that focuses on oral health for
school-age children. Which of the following statements indicates the nurse's
correct understanding of this issue?
a. "Dental problems are not as prevalent a problem as asthma, so you might
want to consider a health fair about respiratory problems instead."
b. "Over 40% of children age 2 to 11 have dental caries, so a health fair that
focuses on oral care is very appropriate."
c. "Children are not usually receptive to learning about dental care, so the
topic is not the best choice for a health fair."
d. "This is not an appropriate focus for a health fair because the incidence of
dental caries has dropped dramatically due to the use of sealants." - correct
answer ✔ANS: B
Dental caries are present in up to 42% of children 2 to 11 years of age. Dental
caries and other oral health issues remain a problem in the school-age
population. Small gains have been made in number of children receiving
, sealants to prevent caries. Dental caries is the most common chronic disease
of children 5 to 17 years of age, 4 times more prevalent than asthma.
Which of the following statements is correct?
a. Tonsils in a school-age child are smaller than in an adult.
b. The nervous system generally matures between ages 11 to 13.
c. Fractures heal more slowly in a 10-year-old child than in an adult.
d. Overweight children have muscle pain more often than average-weight
children. - correct answer ✔ANS: D
Overweight children are more likely to suffer bone fractures, have joint pain,
and more muscle pain than their normal weight counterparts. Tonsils, which
are lymphoid tissue, are larger in a child than in an adult. The nervous system
matures by ages 7 to 8. Fractures heal more quickly in children than in adults.
Which of the following elements is most likely deficient in a school-age child's
diet?
a. Protein
b. Sodium
c. Iron
d. Vitamin B12 - correct answer ✔ANS: C
The diet of school-age children is frequently deficient in calcium, iron, and
vitamin C, while it is high in fat and sodium.
Which of the following initiatives related to childhood nutrition outlined in
Healthy People 2010 was most successful?
a. Reduction of fat consumption
b. Increase in consumption of fruit
