development Questions And Answers
What is the age range for childhood? ranges from ages 4 to 12 years
What are the two stages of childhood? The preschool stage, which occurs between ages 4
and 5 years, and the school-age stage, which occurs between ages 6 and 12 years.
By the age of four, the average preschooler weighs how much and is how tall? about 36
pounds and is 40 inches tall.
How does the physical appearance of the preschooler change? The head and trunk become
closer in proportion
What is the average pulse rate and respiration of a preschool per min? The average pulse
is 90 to 100 beats per minute, and respirations are 22 to 25 breaths per minute.
, Davis Advantage Chp 9 Childhood
development Questions And Answers
What happens to a perschoolers movement and coordination? improves hand-eye
coordination and should be able to jump on one foot, and to hop and skip. Improvement of fine
motor skills is demonstrated through artwork and the ability to dress independently.
When it comes to their cognitive development, what happens in preschoolers? -have the
ability to classify objects and form concepts. They may still use trial and error but are
increasingly able to problem solve. Take, for example, a preschool child considering a new piece
of playground equipment. He may be hesitant to explore and, instead, choose to observe other
children using it. When he eventually attempts to climb the equipment, anxiety may occur. After
more observation and consideration, the preschooler may determine an alternative option to
conquering the equipment.
-During this phase of development, the preschooler learns to recognize the difference between
right and wrong and develops the ability to see others' viewpoints. Personalities develop and
likes and dislikes are expressed.
What are common health problems during preschool stage of development? - include the
spread of communicable diseases, poisoning, and enuresis, commonly known as bed-wetting.
The nurse should also be in tune with signs and characteristics of child abuse, reporting anything
that seems suspicious.