Question 1

The most effective treatment for enuresis is/are

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A urine alarm is the most effective treatment for enuresis. It works by waking the individual up at the first sign of wetness, allowing them to gradually learn to recognize their body's urge to urinate during the night and eventually develop the ability to wake up and use the bathroom independently. Stimulants, anxiety medication, and punishment are not effective treatments for enuresis and can even have negative side effects.

Question 2

School-age children with low birth weights show an especially high rate of

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Children with low birth weights are more prone to developing myopia, or nearsightedness, due to factors related to their early development and growth.

Question 3

The most frequent cause of school absence is

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Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that often leads to missed school days due to difficulty breathing and asthma attacks. The condition affects millions of children worldwide and can lead to significant absences if not properly managed. Oversleeping, the flu, and the common cold can also cause school absences, but they are generally less frequent or severe than asthma.

Question 4

The Eustachian tube becomes longer, narrow, and more slanted during middle childhood, resulting in

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The longer, narrow, and more slanted Eustachian tube in middle childhood allows for better middle ear ventilation and fluid drainage, which reduces the incidence of otitis media.

Question 5

Children experience a somewhat higher rate of illness during

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Children experience a higher rate of illness during the first two years of elementary school due to increased exposure to other children and germs in a school setting, as well as their developing immune systems.

Question 6

Which of the following children is most likely to have myopia?

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Children from high-SES households are more likely to have myopia due to factors such as increased time spent on near work activities like reading and screen time, and less time spent outdoors.

Question 7

Seven-year-old Derek is having problems with bedwetting at night. Which of the following is probably true?

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Question 8

When Anne engages in intense exercise, particularly in cold weather or during allergy season, her bronchial tubes fill with mucus and contract. This causes her to cough and have serious breathing difficulties. Anne has

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Anne exhibits classic symptoms of asthma, including bronchial contraction and difficulty breathing during exercise, as well as mucus buildup and coughing. Allergy triggers and cold weather are common exacerbating factors for asthma. Nocturnal enuresis is bedwetting, emphysema is a chronic lung disease caused by smoking, and bronchitis is usually characterized by a persistent cough with mucus production.

Question 9

________ percent of U.S. school-age children suffer from nocturnal enuresis, which refers to ________.

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Nocturnal enuresis refers to bedwetting during the night. Approximately 10% of U.S. school-age children suffer from this condition.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about childhood injuries?

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Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of injury fatalities in middle childhood. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as injury fatalities increase during adolescence, injury rates for boys are higher than those for girls, and sports-related injuries are the fourth leading cause of injury in middle childhood (after falls and being struck by/against objects).

Question 11

On average, illness causes children to miss about ____ days of school per year.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, children miss an average of 11 days of school per year due to illness.

Question 12

__________ is related to asthma in middle childhood.

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Obesity has been linked to an increased risk of developing asthma in middle childhood. This may be due to the extra weight putting pressure on the lungs and airways, making it harder to breathe. Enuresis (bedwetting), otitis media (ear infections), and myopia (nearsightedness) are not directly related to asthma.

Question 13

One of the most common causes of enuresis is

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A hormonal imbalance, specifically a deficiency in the antidiuretic hormone (ADH), can lead to increased urine production at night, contributing to enuresis.

Question 14

By the end of the school years, nearly ____ percent of all children have myopia.

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According to research, by the end of the school years, nearly 25% of all children have myopia, which means they cannot see distant objects clearly.

Question 15

As many as _____ percent of low-SES children develop some hearing loss as a result of repeated middle ear infections.

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Research indicates that as many as 20% of low-SES children develop some degree of hearing loss due to repeated middle ear infections. This is significantly higher than the rate of hearing loss among children from more affluent backgrounds. The increased risk may be due to a variety of factors, including higher exposure to environmental toxins and limited access to healthcare.

Question 16

Parents who tell their children not to read in dim light for fear of ruining their eyes are

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Question 17

________is the most common vision problem in middle childhood.

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Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is the most common vision problem in middle childhood. It is characterized by the inability to see objects clearly at a distance, while objects up close appear clear. Children with myopia may have difficulty seeing the board in class or objects in the distance, but can read a book without difficulty.

Question 18

Myopia is one of the few health conditions that

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Question 19

Schools can help reduce obesity by

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Question 20

Mikkah is 8 years old and experiences nocturnal enuresis. His parents have decided against any type of treatment, feeling that he will "outgrow it." His parents should know that

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Treatment in middle childhood can help improve the child's self-esteem and reduce any psychological distress associated with enuresis.

Quiz 11: Physical Development in Middle Childhood