Chapter 8: Life Span Development Flashcards
During which age group is the body in peak physical condition? Middle adult Adolescence Early adult Preschool
Early Adult
Middle adulthood is the stage of life from \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ years. 35; 55 35; 65 31; 60 41; 60
41-60
Which of the following is not a common psychosocial challenge of late adulthood? Concern about death and dying Financial burdens Issues of self-worth Self-destructive behaviors
Self destructive behaviors
Which of the following is the term used to describe an infant's reaction to his environment? Attitude Personality Bonding Temperament
Temperament
Patients in late adulthood are likely to face which of the following challenges? Tax burden Hygiene Self-worth All of the above
Self-worth
Patients in which age group tend to be very concerned with body image? Middle adulthood Adolescence School age Early adulthood
Adolescence
What is the stage of development where there are several physiological and psychosocial changes, second only to those seen in infancy or adolescence? Preschool age Late adulthood Middle adulthood Toddler
Late adulthood
You are assessing a 6-month-old female patient who, according to the parents, is not acting normally. At this stage of development, the patient should be able to do which of the following? Sit alone on the floor Respond to the word "no" Sleep Sit upright in a high chair
Sit upright in a high chair
You are assessing a female patient with depression. She tells you that her psychologist said that she is dealing with "empty-nest syndrome." What age group is this associated with? Early adulthood Middle-aged adulthood Late adulthood Middle adulthood
Middle adulthood
In which age group do you anticipate seeing patients who have less efficient cardiovascular systems and a reduction of previous blood volume? Infancy Early adulthood Middle adulthood Late adulthood
Late adulthood
You are assessing a 12-year-old male patient who has been involved in a bicycle accident. This patient would be classified as being in which stage of life? School age Junior school age Middle school age Adolescence
School age
You have been dispatched to a shopping mall to assess a 1-month-old female patient that tumbled out of her stroller while her mother was shopping. Upon your arrival, the baby is awake, alert, and happily smiling and cooing at her mom. The mother reports that the child did not appear to suffer any injuries as a result of the fall. As you assess the patient and place your finger in her hand, she grasps it tightly. This is known as the: sucking reflex. palmar reflex. rooting reflex. Moro reflex.
Palmar reflex
Your 4-month-old patient is reported to be irritable and lethargic after feeding poorly for two days. One method for assessing the patient's level of hydration is to look at one of the soft spots on the surface of the skull. This soft spot is known as the: acromion process. mandibles. carpals. anterior fontanelle.
anterior fontanelle
You have been called to a private residence where a 16-year-old female patient is reported by her parents to be “acting strangely” and possibly “on something.” Upon your arrival, the patient is locked in her bedroom refusing to open the door. The patient refuses to speak to you and will only come out if her best friend is present. Your knowledge of life-span development indicates that the following characteristics are common with a patient of this age.
Self-destructive behaviors such as tobacco, alcohol, and drug use
Preoccupation with body image
Depression and suicide
All of the above
All of the above
Your 89-year-old male patient has called for help because he almost passed out after bringing in his garbage cans from the curb. The patient lives alone and says that he became panicked when he started feeling so lightheaded and dizzy. Patients in this age group often undergo all of the following changes to their health except:
deterioration of the respiratory system.
sleep-wake cycle disruption.
a decrease in blood volume.
an increase in metabolism.
An increased metabolism
