Beyond the Narrow and Simplistic Approach of Children Being Ready

question 16

Multiple Choice

Beyond the narrow and simplistic approach of children being ready for kindergarten based on academics, what are other important indicators of readiness?

• A) The ability to communicate, concentrate and focus
• B) The ability to sit still
• C) The ability to listen for 30 minutes at a time
• D) The ability to stay inside without recess for most of the day

Understand key nursing actions for immediate care in cases of eye injuries and infections.

Identify and apply effective strategies for feeding children with Down syndrome.

Recognize the importance of early speech and hearing development milestones in children.

Understand basic genetic concepts related to chromosomal abnormalities.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

Part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Sympathetic

Relating to the part of the autonomic nervous system that typically increases alertness, heart rate, and blood pressure in response to stress.

Parasympathetic

referring to the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and slowing down the heart rate, among other functions.

Autonomic Nervous System

A component of the nervous system that regulates involuntary physiological processes including heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, digestion, and sexual arousal.