A Nurse Is Discussing Sleep Patterns in School-Age Children

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nurse is discussing sleep patterns in school-age children. Which of the following should be stressed by the nurse?

• A) Sharing a bed with siblings/parents has a long-lasting psychological impact.
• B) School-age children need between 6 and 9 hours of sleep a night.
• C) Daytime naps are important in children until they reach the age of 9 or 10.
• D) School-age children generally agree with and adhere to a regular bedtime.

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Definitions:

Simple Reaction Time

The time it takes for a person to respond to a stimulus, such as a light or sound, with a simple response like a button press.

Choice Reaction Time

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Lexical Access Time

The amount of time it takes for a person to retrieve and recognize a word from memory, reflecting efficiency in language comprehension.

Cognitive Strategies

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