BN1 Flashcards
What are Maslow’s Basic Needs?
Physiological needs, Safety and Security, Love and Belonging, Self Esteem, Self Actualization
According to Maslow’s basic need theory, what need is being meet when a person develops independence, competence, self-respect, recognition and respect from others?
Self Esteem
How long is the typical prenatal period?
39 weeks
What ages make up Infancy?
Birth to 18 months
What ages make up early childhood?
18 months to 6 years
What ages make up toddlers?
1-3 years
What age makes up preschoolers?
4-5 years
What ages make middle and late childhood?
7-11 years
What ages make up adolescence?
12-18 years old
In what age group do people redefine their self-concept and focus on themselves and creating an identity?
Adolescence
In what age group do people tend to move away from family and group and start to focus on peer relationships?
Middle and late childhood
How many months does it typically take for birth weight to double?
4
How long does it take for birth weight to triple?
1
What age group needs to fell they are valuable and important?
Middle and late childhood 7-11 years old
What age group is characterized by the critical period in the development of the self concept and the development of social competence?
Middle and late childhood 7-11 years old
What age group must work harder to maintain their health?
Adulthood
What changes happen to the skeletal system as we age?
Bones demineralize, become weaker and less dense, Joints become stiff and painful, Vertebrae and disc compress, reducing height, Activity, exercise and diet help prevent loss of bone/muscle
What changes happen to the Integumentary System as we age?
Skin becomes dry, thin and inelastic
Pigmentation changes, becoming less uniform
Glandular atrophy
What changes occur with the Urinary system as we age?
Kidneys shrink and blood flow decreases
Bladder size decreases and muscles weaken
Male prostate gland becomes enlarged
What changes occur in the respiratory system as we age?
Decreased vital capacity and flexibility
Increased airway pressure
Increased risk of respiratory infection
What changes occur in the cardiovascular system as we age?
Heart muscles weakens, lower cardiac output
Thickening of blood vessel walls and decreased elasticity
Calcification of the heart valves
What are cultural factors that can influence health beliefs, practices and factors?
Religion, Communication, View of time, Organization of the family, Nutrition, Death and dying, Susceptibility to disease
What are the three types of consent?
Informed
Expressed
Implied