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What changes occur with growth and gaining

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Structural changes

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What changes occur with puberty and menopause

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physiologic changes

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What changes occur with maturation

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physiological changes

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what are the life stages of neonates

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birth to 1 month

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What are the life stages of infants

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1 month to 1 year

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What are the life stages of toddlers

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1 year to 3 years

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What are the life stages of preschoolers

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4-6 years

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What are the life stages of school aged children

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6-12 years

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What are the life stages of adolescents

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13-18 years

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What are the lifestages of early adults

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19-40 years

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what are the lifestages of middle adults

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41-60 years

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What are the life stages of older adults

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61+ years

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What changes contribute to change in vital signs with aging

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physiologic changes

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What is the appropriate heart rate for neonates and infants

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100 to 180 beats per minute

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What is the appropriate respiration rate for infants & neonates

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30 to 60 breaths per minute

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What is the appropriate blood pressure for infants and neonates

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50 to 70 mmHg

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17
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How much of the body weight does the head account for in infants and neonates
Hint: value is a percentage

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25%

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How much do infants and neonates grow a day

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1 oz per day

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What cardiovascular changes occur in infants & neonates

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change from maternal to independent circulatoon

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20
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Infants in this age range are prone to nasal congestion

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< 6 months

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What is the most common respiratory issue seen in infants

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airway obstruction due to larger tongues and shorter, narrower airways

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For the first 6 months what kind of immunity do infants and neonates have

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passive immunity because they still have maternal antibodies

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What gives infants & neonates active immunity against serious illnesses that can be contracted during early years of life

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Vaccinations

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What part of neonates and infants skull fuse after birth

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fontanelle

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When does the posterior fontanelle fuse in infants
by 3 months
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When does the anterior fontanelle fuse in infants
9 to 18 months
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What is the Moro reflex
Neonates open arms wide, spread fingers, and seem to grab at things
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What is Palmer grasp
Occurs when an object is placed into neonates palm
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What is the rooting reflex
Neonates instinctively turn their heads when something touches its cheek
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What is the sucking reflex
Occurs when a neonates lips are stroked
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When do infants recognize familiar faces and track objects with their eyes
2 months old
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When can infants sit up in a chair and make one syllable sounds
6 months old
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When can infants walk with help and know their own name
12 months old
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How do infants communicate
Crying
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At what age does separation anxiety develop in infants
10 to 18 months
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What kind of attachment style is built on trust in infants
Secure
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What kind of attachment style is built on mistrust in infants
Insecure
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What is a normal heart rate for a toddler
90 to 150 bpm
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What is a normal respiratory rate for a toddler
20-30 breaths per minute
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What is a normal heart rate for preschoolers
80 to 140 bpm
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What is a normal respiratory rate for preschoolers
20 to 25 breaths per minute
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What is a normal systolic blood pressure for toddlers and preschoolers
80 to 100 mmHg
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In toddlers and preschoolers, what percentage of their brain is fully developed
90%
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Why are toddlers and preschoolers so prone to minor infections
they have lost their maternal immunity and are building up their own immunity
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In toddlers and preschoolers bone and muscle mass ____
increase
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At what age can children control their bowel patterns
28 months
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At what age to children understand cause and effect
2 years old
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At what age have children matched basic language
3 years old
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How do children learn social interactions
by observing role models
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How much do school aged children grown in a year, in both lbs and inches
2.5 inches and 4 pounds
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At what age do children have reasoning developed as well as self concepts and self esteem
6-12(school aged children)
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What is a normal heart rate range for school aged children
90-150 bpm
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What is a normal respiratory rate for school aged children
20-30 breaths per minute
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What is a normal systolic blood pressure for school aged children
80-100 mmHg
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When are growth spurts complete in females
16
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When are growth spurts complete in males
18
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When does secondary sexual development take place
during adolescence, between ages of 12-18
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What is a normal heart rate for adolescents
60-100 bpm
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What is a normal respiratory rate for adolescents
12-20 breaths per minute
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What is a normal systolic blood pressure for adolescents
90-110 mmHg
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When do major developments regarding identity take place
adolescence
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When do antisocial behavior and peer pressure peak during adolescence Hint: age range
Between ages of 14 and 16
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What is a normal heart rate for early adults
60-100 bpm
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What is a normal respiratory rate for early adults
12-20 breaths per minute
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What is a normal systolic blood pressure for early adults
90-130 mmHg
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At what age range re health and physiologic function at optimal level
19-25
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What are the primary concerns for early adults
work & family
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what changes create risk for health problems in middle adults
physical changes
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what is important to diminish the effects of aging in middle adults
healthy diet and exercise
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when do finances become a concern in one’s life(at what life stage)
middle adulthood
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what is a normal systolic blood pressure for middle adults
90-140 mmHg
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Why are their deviations in vital signs during middle adulthood
physiologic changes and declining health
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What is the average life expectancy in the US
78
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What is a normal systolic blood pressure in older adults
90-130 mmHg
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What cardiovascular disease are older adults more at risk to develop
atherosclerosis
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What is atherosclerosis
disease that stiffens arteries and increases resistance
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What are the common side effects of atherosclerosis
high blood pressure, heart disease, and strokes
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What happens to heart rate, cardiac output, and blood volume in older adults
it declines
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As we age what happens to the size of our airway
it increases
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As we age what happens to the surface area of our alveoli and lung capacity
they decrease
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what happens to immune protection as we age
immune protection diminishes
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The risk of airway obstruction and aspiration increases or decreases in older adults
Increases
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What happens to smooth muscles of the lower airway as older adults age
they weaken
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How much does the brain shrink as we age
10-20%
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What sleep patterns do older adults follow
Biphasic
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What sense is most commonly reduced in older adults
hearing
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What kind of vision is impaired as we age
close range vision
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What changes are most commonly seen in older adults
periphery sensory changes
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As we age how much kidney mass do we lose(percentage)
20%
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What are the common concerns in older adults
self worth, declining well being, financial burdens, and death or dying of companions
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What % of single women who are categorized as older adults are living at or below the poverty line
More than 50%
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As we age our heart rate _____ and our blood pressure _____
decreases, increases

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