NURSE 154 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
General Observations
School age and Adolescent: Well-Child visits are recommended - 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,,, - ANSWER speak to the child first, then welcome the parents
observe eye contact, gait, interaction with parents
allow the parent and older child each an opportunity to meet the health care provider
alone
General observation: school age and adolescent
EPISODIC VISIT - ANSWER episodic visit is not sufficient to an annual exam
General observation: school age and adolescent
,IEP - 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?
Recognize that children do not grow... - 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? - 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?
- ANSWER Children of school-age are generally healthy, with only a few respiratory
infections or minor illnesses/injuries annually.
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 ... - 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? - ANSWER talk to children
about the relationship between food choices and energy level, school success, and
overall health
provide information about healthy snacks, 5-a-day, and families eating together
nutrition school age adolescents
what should you asses for nutrition clues? - ANSWER assess condition of hair, nails,
skin for clues about nutrition
physical activity: school age and adolescent
what habit should be developed - ANSWER it is crucial to develop lifelong EXCERCISE
habit
physical activity: school age and adolescent
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
General Observations
School age and Adolescent: Well-Child visits are recommended - 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,,, - ANSWER speak to the child first, then welcome the parents
observe eye contact, gait, interaction with parents
allow the parent and older child each an opportunity to meet the health care provider
alone
General observation: school age and adolescent
EPISODIC VISIT - ANSWER episodic visit is not sufficient to an annual exam
General observation: school age and adolescent
,IEP - 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?
Recognize that children do not grow... - 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? - 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?
- ANSWER Children of school-age are generally healthy, with only a few respiratory
infections or minor illnesses/injuries annually.
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 ... - 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? - ANSWER talk to children
about the relationship between food choices and energy level, school success, and
overall health
provide information about healthy snacks, 5-a-day, and families eating together
nutrition school age adolescents
what should you asses for nutrition clues? - ANSWER assess condition of hair, nails,
skin for clues about nutrition
physical activity: school age and adolescent
what habit should be developed - ANSWER it is crucial to develop lifelong EXCERCISE
habit
physical activity: school age and adolescent
