Question 1

Provide a brief overview of brain development between 3 and 6 years of age.Make sure you discuss the area where the most brain development occurs,volume,synaptic connections,and the role of myelination of the corpus callosum.

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Question 2

Walking and talking during sleep are common in early childhood.However,nightmares and sleep terrors often give parents cause for concern.Explain the difference between sleep terrors and nightmares,and give an example of each.Offer suggestions about what parents can do to decrease the occurrence of these sleep disturbances.

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Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons children's median lead levels have dropped by 89% in the past 25 years?

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Elimination of lead products in the United States is not a reason why children's median lead levels have dropped by 89% in the past 25 years. The other options (A, B, and C) are all factors that have contributed to the decrease in lead levels.

Question 4

As young children grow,development occurs at both the fine and gross motor levels.Explain the difference between fine motor skills and gross motor skills,and give an example of each.

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Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding homelessness and children is correct?

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A) Approximately 1.35 million children are homeless in the United States, according to the National Center on Family Homelessness.
B) Families constitute 33% of the homeless population, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness.
C) Many homeless families are headed by single mothers in their twenties, according to the National Coalition for the Homeless.

Question 6

Describe four potential environmental influences on health in the early childhood period of development.How do low-SES and homelessness contribute? Describe some of the disparities in the United States and their effects on child health,safety,and development.

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Question 7

A federal government program that extends insurance to children that are uninsured or in near-poor families is called

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SCHIP (State Children's Health Insurance Program) is a federal government program that provides health insurance to children who are uninsured or in low-income families but do not qualify for Medicaid. Medicare (B) is a federal program that provides health insurance to people over 65 or with certain disabilities. Medi-card (C) and Title IX (D) are not federal programs related to providing health insurance for children.

Question 8

Children can get lead in their bloodstreams from lead-contaminated food and water,and from inhaling dust from lead-based paints in schools and homes.To reduce the effects of lead exposure,parents can

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Encouraging hand washing before meals and trimming children's fingernails can reduce the ingestion of lead-contaminated dust. A well-balanced diet can help prevent lead absorption in the body. Removing chipped or peeling paint can eliminate a source of lead exposure in homes and schools. Therefore, all of the above options are important ways to reduce the effects of lead exposure.

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding the health of poor children is FALSE?

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Poor children may not have access to free public health clinics or may not be able to afford transportation to get to these clinics. Therefore, they may have lower rates of immunization than other children.

Question 10

Discuss how art production appears to reflect brain development and fine motor coordination.Include the stages of art development.

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Question 11

Child obesity is a growing health problem in the United States.What are some of the factors related to this problem,and what can parents and schools do to control it?

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Question 12

Compare and contrast physical development at ages 3 and 6.Your discussion should include a description of "average" development at each age in the following areas: body growth and change and motor skills.

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Question 13

People traveling with young children in automobiles must follow a number of safety rules.Explain the considerations related to car seats and airbags that are important for safe travel.

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Question 14

A government program providing medical assistance to low-income families is called

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Medicaid is a government program designed to provide medical assistance to individuals and families with low incomes. Medicare, on the other hand, is a government insurance program for people over 65 or those with certain disabilities. Medi-card and Title IX are not related to medical assistance programs for low-income families.

Question 15

Environmental contaminants may play a role in certain childhood issues such as

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Environmental contaminants, such as lead, pesticides, and air pollutants, have been associated with an increased risk for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, developmental delays and even mental retardation. Exposure to environmental toxins is also a risk factor for some childhood cancers. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Question 16

What are some of the worldwide differences in infant mortality? What might be done to produce more rapid,evenly distributed improvements in child mortality? What professional fields should be employed in this endeavor,and how might interdisciplinary research be effective?

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Question 17

Which of the following statements about lead and children's health is FALSE?

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The statement that the effects of lead poisoning are usually reversible if caught early is false. While early intervention can help prevent further damage, some effects of lead poisoning, such as neurological damage, may be irreversible.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about children's exposure to smoking is correct?

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All of the statements are correct. Smoking is a preventable cause of childhood illness and death, passive exposure to tobacco smoke increases the risk of contracting medical problems including bronchitis and asthma, and passive exposure to smoke may lead to cancer in adulthood.

Question 19

Poor children are at a higher-than-average risk for which of the following health problems?

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Poor children are at a higher-than-average risk for lead poisoning, hearing loss and vision problems, and iron-deficiency anemia. Lead poisoning can occur from exposure to lead-based paint and can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavior problems. Poor children may be more likely to live in older homes with lead-based paint. Hearing loss and vision problems can impact a child's ability to learn and participate in school. Poor children may have limited access to healthcare and may not receive regular vision and hearing screenings. Iron-deficiency anemia can cause fatigue, weakness, and developmental delays. Poor children may have limited access to nutritious food and may not receive adequate iron through their diets.

Question 20

With the mass media marketing campaign for "Pull-up" pants,in which children discuss their anxiety over wetting the bed,new attention has been paid to this common early childhood problem.What is enuresis? What causes it,and what can be done to help a child who has it?

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Quiz 9: Physical Development and Health in Early Childhood