Ch 6 Question

Question 0

An adolescent is a person between the ages of:

Answer 0

12 and 18 years

Question 1

Kidney function declines by_________ between the ages of 20 and 90 years.

Answer 1

50%

Question 2

Stealing money from a parent’s wallet and denying it when caught is an example of__________ reasoning.

Answer 2

Postcoventional

Question 3

One consequence of the loss of neurons among elderly persons is a(n):

Answer 3

Change in sleep patterns

Question 4

Maturation of the reproductive system usually takes place during.

Answer 4

Adolescence

Question 5

From birth to 1 month old, a person is called a(n):

Answer 5

Neonate

Question 6

The maximum life expectancy for humans is estimated to be_________ years.

Answer 6

120

Question 7

What do middle adults spend their time and energy on?

Answer 7

Achieving life goals

Question 8

When encountering a patient with depressed fontanelles, you should suspect:

Answer 8

Dehydration

Question 9

What is “vital capacity”?

Answer 9

The volume of blood moved by each contraction of the heart

Question 10

Clingy behavior and the the fear of unfamiliar people or places are normal among 10- to 18-month-old children and are commonly caused by__________ anxiety.

Answer 10

Separation

Question 11

Diastolic blood pressure tends to______ with age.

Answer 11

Increase

Question 12

In what age range do toddlers and preschoolers fit into?

Answer 12

1 to 6 years

Question 13

Work, family, and stress best describe the life stage known as:

Answer 13

Early adulthood

Question 14

At what age can an infant normally start tracking objects with his or her eyes and recognizing familiar faces?

Answer 14

7 months