| Growth and Development Characteristics | p. 1 |
| Prenatal and Postnatal Development | p. 2 |
| Early Childhood: Birth to 5 Years | p. 6 |
| Elementary/Latency Child: 6 to 12 Years | p. 22 |
| Adolescence: 13 to 19 Years | p. 31 |
| Young Adult: 19 to 21 Years | p. 34 |
| Adolescent Gender Developmental Characteristics | p. 35 |
| Gender Development | p. 35 |
| Vision and Hearing | p. 38 |
| Major Characteristics of Visual Development | p. 40 |
| Refractive Errors | p. 46 |
| Color Disorders | p. 51 |
| Binocular Disorders | p. 54 |
| Other Visual Conditions | p. 57 |
| Testing Procedures | p. 62 |
| Infant, Preschool, and Special Education Screening | p. 71 |
| Major Characteristics of Hearing Development | p. 82 |
| High-Risk Conditions for Hearing Impairment of the Newborn | p. 83 |
| Hearing Conditions | p. 85 |
| Hearing Aids | p. 94 |
| Testing Procedures | p. 96 |
| Infant, Preschool, and Special Education Screening | p. 101 |
| Acute Conditions | p. 110 |
| Blepharitis | p. 111 |
| Conjunctivitis | p. 112 |
| Diaper Dermatitis | p. 114 |
| Diarrhea | p. 116 |
| Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) | p. 117 |
| Erythema Infectiosum, Human Parvovirus Infection (Fifth Disease) | p. 118 |
| Fever | p. 119 |
| Frostbite | p. 121 |
| Giardiasis | p. 122 |
| Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease | p. 124 |
| Hepatitis A | p. 125 |
| Impetigo | p. 127 |
| Kawasaki Disease | p. 128 |
| Measles (Rubeola) | p. 129 |
| Infectious Mononucleosis | p. 131 |
| Mumps (Infectious Parotitis) | p. 132 |
| Otitis Media | p. 133 |
| Pediculosis Capitis (Head Lice) | p. 135 |
| Pinworms (Enterobiasis) | p. 137 |
| Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Dermatitis | p. 138 |
| Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (Common Cold) | p. 139 |
| Ringworm of the Body (Tinea Corporis) | p. 141 |
| Roseola Infantum (Exanthem Subitum) | p. 142 |
| Rubella (German Measles) | p. 142 |
| Scabies | p. 143 |
| Scarlet Fever | p. 144 |
| Shigellosis (Acute Diarrhea) | p. 146 |
| Streptococcal Pharyngitis (Strep Throat) | p. 147 |
| Sty (Hordeolum) | p. 148 |
| Tapeworm | p. 149 |
| Testicular Torsion | p. 152 |
| Urinary Tract Infection | p. 152 |
| Varicella-Zoster Virus (Chickenpox) | p. 154 |
| Chronic Conditions | p. 158 |
| Ambiguous Genitalia | p. 159 |
| Iron Deficiency Anemia | p. 163 |
| Sickle Cell Anemia | p. 165 |
| Juvenile Arthritis | p. 168 |
| Asthma | p. 173 |
| Cerebral Palsy | p. 185 |
| Cleft Lip and/or Palate | p. 190 |
| Cystic Fibrosis | p. 193 |
| Cytomegalovirus | p. 196 |
| Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1 and Type 2 | p. 201 |
| Down Syndrome | p. 210 |
| Eating Disorders | p. 214 |
| Encopresis (Chronic Constipation/Retention) | p. 218 |
| Enuresis | p. 220 |
| Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Effects | p. 222 |
| Fragile X Syndrome | p. 226 |
| Hemophilia A, B, and C | p. 229 |
| Hepatitis Infections A, B, C, D, E, and G | p. 233 |
| Herpes Simplex Virus Infection Type 1 | p. 236 |
| Herpes Simplex Virus Infection Type 2 | p. 237 |
| Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome | p. 239 |
| Hydrocephalus | p. 244 |
| Klinefelter's Syndrome | p. 248 |
| Lead Poisoning | p. 249 |
| Lyme Disease | p. 252 |
| Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne's and Becker's | p. 255 |
| Obesity | p. 257 |
| Idiopathic Scoliosis | p. 262 |
| Seizure Disorder | p. 265 |
| Spina Bifida/Myelodysplasia | p. 277 |
| Tuberculosis | p. 281 |
| Turner's Syndrome | p. 284 |
| Mental Health Disorders | p. 290 |
| Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder | p. 291 |
| Oppositional Defiant Disorder | p. 298 |
| Pervasive Developmental Disorders | p. 300 |
| Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified | p. 315 |
| School Avoidance/Refusal and School Phobia | p. 316 |
| Tics and Tourette's Disorder | p. 318 |
| Major Depressive Disorder | p. 322 |
| Substance Abuse | p. 330 |
| The Neurobiology of Reinforcement and Drug Addiction | p. 331 |
| Drug Actions on the Brain | p. 332 |
| The Widespread Problem of Alcohol Abuse and Dependency | p. 352 |
| School Nursing Role in Substance Abuse | p. 355 |
| Violence | p. 362 |
| Violence Toward Self | p. 364 |
| Violence Toward Others | p. 369 |
| Violence in the Home | p. 373 |
| Violence in the Schools | p. 380 |
| Adolescent and Gender-Specific Issues | p. 389 |
| General Conditions | p. 391 |
| Gender-Specific Conditions | p. 403 |
| Sexually Transmitted Infections | p. 415 |
| Breast and Testicular Self-Examinations | p. 424 |
| Special Education | p. 427 |
| The Law | p. 429 |
| Specialized Health Care Procedures and Related Adaptations | p. 436 |
| Twenty-first Century Health Challenges | p. 465 |
| Backpack Complications | p. 465 |
| Computer Ergonomics | p. 469 |
| School Trends and Phenomena | p. 473 |
| School Social Issues | p. 483 |
| Emergency and Disaster Preparedness | p. 489 |
| Preparation for Emergencies and Disasters | p. 490 |
| School Nurse's Role in Crisis Situations | p. 497 |
| Bioterrorism and Pandemic Flu | p. 499 |
| First Aid | p. 509 |
| Abdominal Pain | p. 511 |
| Bee, Wasp, Yellow Jacket, and Hornet Stings | p. 511 |
| Warm-Blooded Animal Bites | p. 512 |
| Human Bites | p. 512 |
| Insect Bites | p. 513 |
| Tick Bites | p. 513 |
| Bleeding | p. 514 |
| Blisters | p. 514 |
| Bruises | p. 514 |
| Burns | p. 515 |
| Chemical Burns | p. 516 |
| Chemical Burns of the Eye | p. 516 |
| Dislodged Contact Lens | p. 516 |
| Diabetes Mellitus | p. 516 |
| Eye Injury | p. 517 |
| Foreign Body in Eye | p. 518 |
| Fainting | p. 518 |
| Severe Fall | p. 518 |
| Flesh Wounds/Lacerations | p. 518 |
| Fractures | p. 519 |
| Headache | p. 520 |
| Head Injury | p. 520 |
| Epistaxis (Nosebleed) | p. 521 |
| Foreign Body in Nose | p. 521 |
| Heat Cramps | p. 521 |
| Heat Exhaustion | p. 522 |
| Heatstroke/Sunstroke | p. 522 |
| Shock | p. 523 |
| Splinters | p. 523 |
| Sprains and Strains | p. 523 |
| Tooth Injuries | p. 524 |
| Appendixes | |
| Assessment Tools | p. 529 |
| Growth Measurements (Anthropometry) | p. 556 |
| Immunizations | p. 576 |
| Dental Development | p. 582 |
| Conversion Tables, Formulas, and Biostatistics | p. 583 |
| Recommended Energy Intake for Age | p. 587 |
| Vital Signs for Normal Values | p. 588 |
| Abbreviations and Symbols for Laboratory Tests | p. 593 |
| Weights and Measures | p. 596 |
| National Health and Educational Resources | p. 603 |
| Glossary | p. 608 |
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