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Preschoolers
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
10/03/2013

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What is the age of a preschooler?
Definition
3-5 years old
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What are the weight characteristics of a preschooler?
Definition
Increases by 2 to 3 kilograms per year
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What are the height characteristics of a preschooler?
Definition
Increase by 2 1/2 to 3 inches per year
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What is the normal temperature of a preschooler?
Definition
98-99 degrees
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What is the normal heart rate of a preschooler?
Definition
80-110
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What are the normal respirations of a preschooler?
Definition
20-30
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What is the normal blood pressure of a preschooler?
Definition
90/60
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What is the normal vison of a preschooler?
Definition
They are normally farsighted. 20/30 or 20/40
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What is the vision test called that is given to preschoolers?
Definition
The snellen chart
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How many teeth does a preschooler typically have?
Definition
About 20
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What is typical of the brain weight of a preschooler?
Definition
It is 90% of the adult brain weight.
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How many calories a day does a preschooler need?
Definition
90 calories per kilogram per day
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How many grams of protein does a preschooler need a day?
Definition
3 grams of protein per kilogram per day
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What is the normal serving size for a preschool aged child?
Definition
1 tablespoon for each year of age
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How much saturated fats should be in a preschoolers diet?
Definition
10% of their total calories
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How much total fats should be in a preschoolers diet?
Definition
no more than 30% and no less than 20% of total calories
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How much calcium does a child need between the ages of 1-3 years old?
Definition
500 milograms
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How much calcium does a child need between the ages of 4-8 years old?
Definition
800 milograms
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What are the normal fiber needs of a preschooler?
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15-20 grams is plenty
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How many meals and snacks should a preschooler have per day?
Definition
Should have 3 meals and 3 snacks
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What temperature should the preschooler's food be at?
Definition
Luke warm temperature. Not to hot or too cold
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What are some of the common reasons for poor intake of a preschooler?
Definition

Too much between meals, unhappy mealtime atmosphere, attention-seeking, mimicking parental eating habits, responding to excessive parental expectations, inadequate variety and supply, upset stomach, erratic eating patterns, picky eater, illness or emotional disturbance.

 

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When is a child considered obese?
Definition
If thier weight is more than 20% higher than the ideal weight for a boy or girl of their age and height.
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BMI above 85%
Definition
At risk
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BMI above 95%
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Obese
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What are some tasks to promote an obese child to lose weight?
Definition
Appropriate portion sizes, healthy food choices, limit video/computer/TV time to at most 2 hrs. a day, and emphasize it is a family affair.
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How should you promote a good eater?
Definition
offer lots of choices, praise for trying new foods, allow them to help with meal preparation, do not coax, bribe, or threaten, and have a pre-meal rest period.
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How many hours of sleep should a 3-4 year old have?
Definition
10-12 hours
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How many hours of sleep should a 4-5 year old have?
Definition
9-11 hours
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How many naps a day does a preschooler usually take?
Definition
1 nap but some may still take 2
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What are some common issues wit sleeping in preschool aged children?
Definition
They are still very ritualistic and delay bedtime, have heavy fantasized dreams and nightmares, have night terrors, and can begin sleepwalking
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What does it mean when saying a preschooler has no concept of reversibility?
Definition
The child does not see that for every action their is also an opposite action
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What is animism?
Definition
The belief that inanimate objects have life
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When are children in the pre-conceptual phase?
Definition
2-4 years old
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When are children in the intuitive phase?
Definition
4-7 years old
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How many "word" sentences can a 3-4 year old say?
Definition
3-4 word sentences
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How many "word" sentences can a 4-5 year old say?
Definition
4-5 word sentences
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The preschooler uses language to do what?
Definition
Maintain a social repor, helps to figure out about an experience and to seek its meaning, helps to just play with words, helps to get attention, helps to relieve anxiety and solve problems.
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What vaccines should a 4 year old have?
Definition
MMR, IPV, DTaP, and Varicella
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When does Freud's Anal stage occur?
Definition
1 1/2 to 3 years old
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When does the Phallic stage occur?
Definition
4-6 years old
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What is the Oedipal/Electra complex?
Definition
Identifying with parent of the opposite sex
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What is secondary identification in a preschooler?
Definition
Internalizing attitudes, feelings, and values. Leads to the ability to have own set of morals.
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What is anthropomorphism?
Definition
Relating God to human beings that we know
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What is Erikson's Initiative stage?
Definition
Displaying dependability. We have energy and enjoyment. We are assertive and able to plan our lives.
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What is Erikson's guilt stage?
Definition
having a sense of defeat, anger, and feelings of deserving a punishment. Feeling afraid
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What is associative play in a preschooler?
Definition
Moving towards another. Without any formal organization or goal in mind. They like to be up and moving.
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Dental Care in preschoolers

 

Definition
many kids have cavities from improper dental care and poor diet. Important to brush teeth daily. Can start using flouride toothpaste if they are not swallowing it.
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When can a child move to a booster seat instead of a carseat?
Definition
After they are above 40 pounds.
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What are some common safety rules that a preschooler should know?
Definition
Know their name, address, and phone number. Should be able to dial 911. Show them how to cross street safely. Never get in a car with strangers.
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What is the most common type of anemia in preschoolers?
Definition
iron deficiency anemia. Too much milk and too little iron. Related to their diet.
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What is Otitis Media?
Definition
Ear infections. Eustacian tubes still arent fully developed as adults
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What is pink eye?
Definition
Conjunktavitas. Very contagious in children. They should not go to school and be treated with antibiotics.
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What are the typical abuse types of a preschooler?
Definition
Physical, emotional, or educational. Nurse is required to report abuse to CPS. Safety of child is the main thing to be concerned about.
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