Small Steps Chapter 7

Front

What is the main concern Peg has at the end of Chapter 7?

Back

Peg is worried that she will not have anything in common with her friends at school anymore.

Front

What device is used for polio patients who cannot breathe?

Back

The iron lung.

Front

How does Peg describe her legs when she tries to stand?

Back

She compares her legs to cooked spaghetti.

Front

What action does Peg do without thinking?

Back

She scratches her leg.

Front

What nickname do the nurses give to Peg?

Back

Star patient.

Front

What emotional challenges might a patient like Peg face after a significant health issue?

Back

Feelings of isolation, fear of not fitting in, and anxiety about social interactions.

Front

What is the significance of the term 'iron lung' in the context of polio?

Back

It is a mechanical respirator that helps patients breathe when their respiratory muscles are paralyzed.

Front

What does Peg's comparison of her legs to cooked spaghetti symbolize?

Back

It symbolizes her weakness and lack of control over her body.

Front

Why might scratching an itch be significant for someone in Peg's condition?

Back

It indicates a desire for normalcy and the ability to perform basic actions.

Front

What qualities might make Peg a 'star patient' in a medical setting?

Back

Her positive attitude, compliance with treatment, and ability to inspire others.