Deck 44: Physical Growth and Development

Question 1

A pulse range between 65 and 100 beats per minute (average 90), 20 to 30 respirations per minute, and blood pressure in the range 100-110/60-70 represent typical vital signs for what age group?

A) 2 - 6
B) 6 - 12
C) 7 - 13
D) 8 - 14

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The average daily caloric intake needed to sustain slow and steady growth during middle childhood is how many kcal/day?

A) 1000 kcal/day
B) 1500 kcal/day
C) 2000 kcal/day
D) 2500 kcal/day

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The pattern of inactivity and family habits that leads to obesity may appear as early as __________.

A) 6 months after birth
B) 12 months after birth
C) 16 months after birth
D) 18 months after birth

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The more common and subtle damage from repetitive micro trauma to muscles and joints that are not fully developed, which become prevalent during middle childhood, are typically classified as __________ injuries.

A) overuse
B) complex
C) causal
D) trauma

Question 5

___________ are the leading cause of death between ages 1 and 19.

A) Unintentional injuries
B) Diseases related to malnutrition
C) Liver diseases
D) Malignant neoplasms

Question 6

Physical inactivity and family feeding practices are factors that contribute to __________.

A) intentional injuries
B) unintentional injuries
C) malnutrition
D) obesity

Question 7

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the middle childhood years?

A) During middle childhood, organ systems become more efficient and adult-like.
B) There is an increase in leg length, a decrease in head size, and a decrease in waist size relative to height during these years.
C) There are few, if any, changes in the organization of the brain (brain development) during these years.
D) Middle childhood is often idealized as a period of rugged good health.

Question 8

Growth in height and weight is slower and steadier during middle childhood (ages 7 to 12) than the preschool years.

Question 9

The two key areas of health promotion during middle childhood are nutrition and injury prevention.

Question 10

Obesity during childhood rarely translates to being obese as a teenager or as an adult.

Question 11

The two most prevalent types of injury among school-age children are car accidents and injuries related to abuse.