Behavioral Science- Development Flashcards
What does APGAR stand for?
A- Appearance P-Pulse G-Grimace A-Activity R- Respiration
When do you assess an APGAR score on a newborn?
At 1 minute after birth and 5 minutes after birth
Give a numerical value for a good, assist/stimulate, and resuscitate.
Greater than or equal to 7 = good
4-6= assist and stimulate
less than four resuscitate
At what weight is a newborn considered a low birth weight?
less than 2500 grams
What are two causes of low birth weight?
- Prematurity
2. Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR)
Name some problems low birth weight newborns encounter.
Increased risk of…
SIDS
mortality
impaired thermoregulation and immune function
hypoglycemia
polycythemia
and impair neurocognitive/emotional development
What complications can occur with with low birth weight newborns?
infections, respiratory distress syndrome, necrotizing enterocolitis, intraventricular hemorrhage, and persistent fetal circulation
Name some sexual changes that occur in men as they become elderly
Slower erection/ejaculation, longer refractory period
Do men or women have less interest in sex was they age?
No. Intelligence does not go down either
Name some sexual changes that occur in women as they become elderly
Vaginal shortening, thinning, and dryness
Name some changes to sleeping patterns as we age
Decrease in REM, and slow-wave sleep; increased onset latency and increases in early awakening
True or False: Do suicide rates increase with age
True. particularly with white men over 85
Name the top three leading cause of death for individuals less than one
- Congenital malformations
- Preterm birth
- SIDS
Name the top three leading cause of death for individuals between the ages of 1-14 years
- Unintentional injury
- Cancer
- Homicide
Name the top three leading cause of death for individuals between the ages of 15-24 years
- Unintentional injury
- Homicide
- Suicide
Name the top three leading cause of death for individuals between the ages of 25-34 years
- Unintentional injury
- Suicide
- Homicide
Name the top three leading cause of death for individuals between the ages of 35-44 years
- Unintentional injury
- Cancer
- Heart Disease
Name the top three leading cause of death for individuals between the ages of 45-64 years
- Cancer
- Heart Disease
- Unintentional injurry
Name the top three leading cause of death for individuals 65 years and older
- Heart Disease
- Cancer
- Chronic Respiratory
When do you assess an APGAR score on a newborn?
At 1 minute after birth and 5 minutes after birth
Give a numerical value for a good, assist/stimulate, and resuscitate.
Greater than or equal to 7 = good
4-6= assist and stimulate
At what weight is a newborn considered a low birth weight?
What are two causes of low birth weight?
- Prematurity
2. Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR)
Name some problems low birth weight newborns encounter.
Increased risk of…
SIDS
mortality
impaired thermoregulation and immune function
hypoglycemia
polycythemia
and impair neurocognitive/emotional development
