school nurse certification exam

what is the period of rapid growth as compared to preschool and school age? - Answer- adolescence what is the maturation of a body or system? this term involves the process of acquiring new abilities and skills? - Answer- development what are some examples of development? - Answer- logical and abstract thought manual dexterity language skills interpersonal communication skills in what direction does development occur? - Answer- cephalocaudally ( from head to toe) proximodistally ( from the trunk to the extremities) both growth and development are affected by what? - Answer- genetics environment health nutrition Children should be observed in what kind of activities in order to make an assessment? - Answer- in structured AND unstructured activities low to the ground balance beam activity promotes... - Answer- balance hopscotch develops.... - Answer- motor coordination climbing equipment develops..... - Answer- body awareness upper body strength preschool (ages 3-5) are able to jump off steps that are approximately how many inches? - Answer- 12 inches high A preschool child (age 3-5 y/o) can copy what figure? - Answer- circle and a cross At what age/ stage do children begin to develop a conscience? - Answer- during the preschool years (3-5 y/o) what type of play can a preschooler (age 3-5 y/o) do? - Answer- parallel play associative play group play independent play