7b Life Span Development Flashcards
The areas of the infant’s skull that have not yet fused together are called ________.
fontanelles
Physical changes that typically occur in early adults include an:
increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain.
The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is MOST directly related to:
shrinkage of the brain.
A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began several hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should:
inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible
The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between the ages of:
19 & 25 years.
What is normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is between:
90 & 140 mm Hg.
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?
12-20 breaths/min
When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember that:
age-related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes and ears
You are dispatched to a call for a 4-month-old infant with respiratory distress. While you prepare to take care of this child, you must remember that:
small infants are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times.
The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is ________.
Normal
Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns?
They are preparing for retirement but must still manage every day financial demands.
The average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age is typically:
70 beats/min.
Which of the following is NOT a common factor that would affect a 75-year-old patient’s vital signs?
Increased weight
An infant’s blood pressure typically increases with age because:
blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight.
Which of the following is a physical change that typically occurs in the adolescent age group?
Secondary sexual development begins.
Atherosclerosis is defined as ________.
the blockage of a coronary artery
Which of the following describes the Moro reflex?
The neonate opens his or her arms wide, spreads his or her fingers, and seems to grasp at something after being startled.
Children of which age group are considered toddlers?
1-3 years
In preconventional reasoning, children:
act almost purely to avoid punishment and to get what they want.
Older adults frequently ___________.
take multiple medications
_________ is a critical stage in the development of conscience-based decision making.
A. Young adulthood
B. Adolescence
C. School age
D. Preschool age
C. School age
Which of the following statements regarding psychosocial development in the adolescent age group is correct?
A. Antisocial behavior and peer pressure peak around 14 to 16 years of age.
B. Family conflict decreases as the adolescent gains control of his or her own life.
C. Adolescents are less fixated on their public image than younger children.
D.Because they think rationally, adolescents are at the lowest risk for suicide.
A. Antisocial behavior and peer pressure peak around 14 to 16 years of age.
Age-related shrinkage of the brain increases the risk of ___________.
A. brain injury
B. forgetfulness
C. loss of motor control
D. dementia
A. brain injury
Which of the following statements regarding age-related changes in the nervous system is correct?
A.Interconnections between brain cells often prevent a loss of knowledge or skill, despite a loss of neurons.
B. The metabolic rate in the brain increases with age, but the consumption of oxygen decreases significantly.
C. Generally speaking, the brain increases in size by 10% to 20% by the time a person reaches 80 years of age.
D. Because of a decrease in the number of brain cells, a person’s level of intelligence decreases with age.
A.Interconnections between brain cells often prevent a loss of knowledge or skill, despite a loss of neurons.
