TEST 2 Flashcards
What regarding infant’s vital signs is correct?
An infant’s HR generally ranges between 70 and 110 BPM
An infant’s BP typically increases with age because
BP directly corresponds to body weight
You are dispatched to a call for a 4-month old infant with respiratory distress. While you prepare to take care of the child, you must remember that
small infants are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times
Infants are often referred to as “belly breathers” because
their rib cage is less rigid and the ribs sit horizontally
Anatomic difference between children and adults?
An infant’s tongue is proportionately larger than an adults
An infant or small child’s airway can be occluded if it is overextended or overflexed because
The occiput is proportionately large and the trachea is flexible
Describe 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
The anterior fontanelle fuses together between the ages of
9 and 18 months
You are assessing a 13-month-old female who is running and has been vomiting. While you are performing your PE on the child, you will most likely find that she
responds to her name but is fearful of your presence
What are noticeable characteristics of a 9-month-old infant?
places objects in the mouth, pulls themselves up
In contrast to secure attachment, anxious-avoidant attachment occurs when a child
shows little emotional response to a parent or caregiver following repeated rejection
At what age does separation anxiety typically peak in infants and small children?
10-18 months
An infant or small toddler would most likely gain trust in an individual who
provides an organized, routine environment
What regarding toddlers and preschoolers is correct
toddlers and preschoolers commonly experience upper respiratory infections because of a loss of passive immunity
The pulse rate of a child from ages 6-12 is approximately
70-120 BPM
In preconventional reasoning, children
act almost purely to avoid punishment and to get what they want
Which of the following is a physical change that typically occurs in the adolescent age group?
Secondary sexual development begins
A 16-year-old female c/o 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
Statement regarding psychosocial development in the adolescent age group
Antisocial behavior and peer pressure peak around 14 to 16 years of age
The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between the ages of
19 and 25 years
The low normal systolic blood pressure for a 30 y/o is
90
Physical changes that typically occur in early adults include an
increase in fatty tissue which leads to weight gain
The average pulse rate between 19 and 60 y/o is typically
70 BPM
Correct statement regarding middle adults
Cardiovascular health becomes an issue in this age group, as does the greater incidence of cancer
Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns?
They are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday financial demands
At present the average life expectancy is ___ and the max life expectancy is ___
78, 120
Not a common factor that would effect a 75 y/o’s vitals
increased weight
The decline in cardiac function that commonly occurs in late adulthood is most often related to
atherosclerosis
When assessing and treating injured patients in their 70’s and 80’s you must recall that
their ability to physiologically compensate for their injury may be impaired due to an inability to increase cardiac output
With increasing age, the heart must work harder to move the blood effectively because
the blood vessels become stiff
When assessing an 80 y/o patient in shock it is important to remember that
age-related changes in the cardiovascular system may make the pt less able to compensate for decreased perfusion
