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Pediatrics Ch19..
Physical Growth
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the pattern of growth progression in a school age child | Slow until just before puberty |
| What is the average weight gain per year | 5 ½ to 7 pounds |
| What is the average height increase per year | 2 inches |
| What slows head circumference growth | Spinal cord myelinization is complete by age 7 |
| What is the average head circumference size between ages 5 and 12 | From 20 to 21 inches |
| When does the brain reach adult size | By age 12 |
| How does the body’s center of gravity change in a school age child | It becomes lower |
| What may cause a school age child’s body to appear gangling | Skeletal growth that is more rapid than muscle and ligament growth |
| What can cause noticeable changes in facial structures | Jaw lengthening |
| What are often sites of infection | Sinuses |
| Which teeth erupt first | 6 year molars |
| How many permanent teeth erupt per year | 4 |
| Stomach capacity _______ , and caloric needs _______ _______ than in preschool years | Increases – are less |
| What grows slowly and is now smaller in proportion to body size | Heart |
| When is 20/20 vision believed to be achieved | Preschool years |
| What eye characteristics change | Shape |
| What is the average temperature of a school age child | 98.6 |
| What is the average pulse of a school age child | 85 – 100 bpm |
| What are the average respirations of a school age child | 20 |
| What is the average systolic blood pressure of a school age child | 90 – 108 |
| What is the average diastolic blood pressure of a school age child | 60 – 68 |
| When are the differences among children of different sexes greater | At the end of middle childhood |
| How are girls different than boys until changes indicating puberty appear | Boys are slightly taller and somewhat heavier |
| What creates a problem when a child is taller or heavier than their peers | Higher expectations that are unrealistic since size and emotional maturity are not correlated |
| What are sedentary activities and habits in school age children associated with in later life | High risk of developing obesity and cardiovascular problems |
| How should a situation be handled if a permanent tooth is avulsed | Touch only the crown to avoid damaging the root, place it in milk until the child and the tooth arrive at the dentist |
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