NURS 212: Exam 4 2026 Questions and
Answers
How old are "school-age" kids? - Correct answer-6-12
Females and males tend to be the same height at 6-12 y/o, what is normal growth?
- Correct answer-2 inches a year, and 2-3 kg a year
How sooner do girls start puberty before boys? - Correct answer-2 years
When do girls start puberty? - Correct answer-12 years old
When do boys start puberty? - Correct answer-14 years old
Peers are beginning to become important to school age children, who do they
generally hang out with? - Correct answer-Same sex, sex roles begin to develop.
Bullying and gangs begin to form
What is the Erikson stage for school age? - Correct answer-industry vs inferiority
Describe the importance of industry in school age children: - Correct answer-Eager
to develop skills and participate in meaningful work
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,Developing a sense of competence and independence
Peer approval is a strong motivator
Want to be "teacher's pet"
When do school age kids feel inferior? - Correct answer-When they are incapable
or unprepared for responsibilities
All children feel a sense of inferiority in skills they cannot master
Are school age kids magical thinkers? - Correct answer-Yes, may view illness as a
form of punishment
Who is the primary influence in school age? - Correct answer-Parents and
Teachers, they shape a child's personality, behavior, values
NOT ready for full independence from parents
Do school-age kids need a structured environment? - Correct answer-Yes, they
thrive in it
What age group is this:
Play involves physical skill, intellect, fantasy.
Groups/clubs are formed
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,Rules and rituals are important
Team play (football, baseball)
Quiet games and activities
Ego mastery (learning to lose) - Correct answer-School age
How should sex education be provided to the school age child? - Correct answer-
Tell them REAL names of body parts
Process of sexual maturation, and reproduction
Encourage communication with parents, curiosity is NORMAL at this age, do not
shame them
Is it normal for a 10 year old to feel inferior, now that they see differences between
them and their classmates? - Correct answer-Yes, kids like their appearance less as
they get older
Do school age children need naps? What is their normal sleep schedule? - Correct
answer-No
They sleep around 9.5 hours a night
Do school age children resist going to bed? - Correct answer-Yes, its normal
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, What type of injuries school age children tend to have? - Correct answer-Sports
injuries, repetitive
When do school age children lose their first tooth? - Correct answer-Around 6
years old
What are the most common causes of death in school age children? - Correct
answer-MVA, cannot ride in front seat until 13
What should be encouraged in children playing sports? - Correct answer-Protective
gear (helmets, knee pads, etc)
What is this condition?
Developmentally inappropriate degree of inattention, impulsiveness, and
hyperactivity? - Correct answer-ADHD
What must occur for ADHD to be diagnosed? - Correct answer-Symptoms in two
different settings (School and Home)
How is ADHD treated? - Correct answer-Meds:
- Methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, TCAs,
Behavioral:
- Consistent environment, increase organization, decrease distractions
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Answers
How old are "school-age" kids? - Correct answer-6-12
Females and males tend to be the same height at 6-12 y/o, what is normal growth?
- Correct answer-2 inches a year, and 2-3 kg a year
How sooner do girls start puberty before boys? - Correct answer-2 years
When do girls start puberty? - Correct answer-12 years old
When do boys start puberty? - Correct answer-14 years old
Peers are beginning to become important to school age children, who do they
generally hang out with? - Correct answer-Same sex, sex roles begin to develop.
Bullying and gangs begin to form
What is the Erikson stage for school age? - Correct answer-industry vs inferiority
Describe the importance of industry in school age children: - Correct answer-Eager
to develop skills and participate in meaningful work
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,Developing a sense of competence and independence
Peer approval is a strong motivator
Want to be "teacher's pet"
When do school age kids feel inferior? - Correct answer-When they are incapable
or unprepared for responsibilities
All children feel a sense of inferiority in skills they cannot master
Are school age kids magical thinkers? - Correct answer-Yes, may view illness as a
form of punishment
Who is the primary influence in school age? - Correct answer-Parents and
Teachers, they shape a child's personality, behavior, values
NOT ready for full independence from parents
Do school-age kids need a structured environment? - Correct answer-Yes, they
thrive in it
What age group is this:
Play involves physical skill, intellect, fantasy.
Groups/clubs are formed
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,Rules and rituals are important
Team play (football, baseball)
Quiet games and activities
Ego mastery (learning to lose) - Correct answer-School age
How should sex education be provided to the school age child? - Correct answer-
Tell them REAL names of body parts
Process of sexual maturation, and reproduction
Encourage communication with parents, curiosity is NORMAL at this age, do not
shame them
Is it normal for a 10 year old to feel inferior, now that they see differences between
them and their classmates? - Correct answer-Yes, kids like their appearance less as
they get older
Do school age children need naps? What is their normal sleep schedule? - Correct
answer-No
They sleep around 9.5 hours a night
Do school age children resist going to bed? - Correct answer-Yes, its normal
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, What type of injuries school age children tend to have? - Correct answer-Sports
injuries, repetitive
When do school age children lose their first tooth? - Correct answer-Around 6
years old
What are the most common causes of death in school age children? - Correct
answer-MVA, cannot ride in front seat until 13
What should be encouraged in children playing sports? - Correct answer-Protective
gear (helmets, knee pads, etc)
What is this condition?
Developmentally inappropriate degree of inattention, impulsiveness, and
hyperactivity? - Correct answer-ADHD
What must occur for ADHD to be diagnosed? - Correct answer-Symptoms in two
different settings (School and Home)
How is ADHD treated? - Correct answer-Meds:
- Methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, TCAs,
Behavioral:
- Consistent environment, increase organization, decrease distractions
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