Chapter 9 Vocab Flashcards
Adolescent
child from age 12 to 18
Bereavement
the experience of a loss
Fontanels
areas of immature skull bones that are connected by membranous tissue that compress during childbirth and allow rapid growth of the brain after
Grief
the emotional response to loss
Hospice
end of life philosophy focusing on making the patient comfortable and offering spiritual, social, and emotional support
Infant
a child from 1 month to 1 year
Life expectancy
statistical calculation of how long a person is expected to live based on birth year, environment, and other factor
Life span
the maximum years a human could live under ideal conditions
Mourning
the rituals and outward display of grief
Neonate
from birth till 1 month old
Palliative care
care aimed at making the person as comfortable as possible
Preschooler
a child from age 3 to 6 years old
Proprioception
the ability to sense the location, orientation, and movement of the body and it parts
School-age
a child from age 6 to 12
Toddler
a child from age 1 to 3
