NURSE 154 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS Graded A+
General Observations
School age and Adolescent: Well-Child visits are recommended - Correct answer-
Every 1-2 years
however many only see a doctor when they have a complaint or need
documentation
General Observations: school age and adolescent
well child visit
speak...
observe,,,
allow,,, - Correct answer-speak to the child first, then welcome the parents
observe eye contact, gait, interaction with parents
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,allow the parent and older child each an opportunity to meet the health care
provider alone
General observation: school age and adolescent
EPISODIC VISIT - Correct answer-episodic visit is not sufficient to an annual
exam
General observation: school age and adolescent
IEP - Correct answer-IEP: individualized education plan
be alert for family stressors: divorce, marriage, changes in parental employment
growth and development surveillance
How often should you plot BMI?
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,Recognize that children do not grow... - Correct answer-Plot BMI at every visit
children do not grow uniformly
Growth and Development surveillance
Why should school-age children be participants in the exam? - Correct answer-
school age children are leaning about their bodies and should be active participants
in exam
Growth and Development surveillance
Why are school-age children generally healthy and what should you do during an
exam? - Correct answer-Children of school-age are generally healthy, with only a
few respiratory infections or minor illnesses/injuries annually.
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, you should explain what you are doing and why . provide feedback and your
findings
nutrition: school aged and adolescents
media and friend play what part ... - Correct answer-media and friends may greatly
influence choices
strong dislikes and likes often established
own snacks, food may be prepared
nutrition school aged and adolescents
when talking about nutrition what info should you include? - Correct answer-talk
to children about the relationship between food choices and energy level, school
success, and overall health
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ANSWERS Graded A+
General Observations
School age and Adolescent: Well-Child visits are recommended - Correct answer-
Every 1-2 years
however many only see a doctor when they have a complaint or need
documentation
General Observations: school age and adolescent
well child visit
speak...
observe,,,
allow,,, - Correct answer-speak to the child first, then welcome the parents
observe eye contact, gait, interaction with parents
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,allow the parent and older child each an opportunity to meet the health care
provider alone
General observation: school age and adolescent
EPISODIC VISIT - Correct answer-episodic visit is not sufficient to an annual
exam
General observation: school age and adolescent
IEP - Correct answer-IEP: individualized education plan
be alert for family stressors: divorce, marriage, changes in parental employment
growth and development surveillance
How often should you plot BMI?
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,Recognize that children do not grow... - Correct answer-Plot BMI at every visit
children do not grow uniformly
Growth and Development surveillance
Why should school-age children be participants in the exam? - Correct answer-
school age children are leaning about their bodies and should be active participants
in exam
Growth and Development surveillance
Why are school-age children generally healthy and what should you do during an
exam? - Correct answer-Children of school-age are generally healthy, with only a
few respiratory infections or minor illnesses/injuries annually.
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, you should explain what you are doing and why . provide feedback and your
findings
nutrition: school aged and adolescents
media and friend play what part ... - Correct answer-media and friends may greatly
influence choices
strong dislikes and likes often established
own snacks, food may be prepared
nutrition school aged and adolescents
when talking about nutrition what info should you include? - Correct answer-talk
to children about the relationship between food choices and energy level, school
success, and overall health
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