CH 8 Flashcards
At which of the following stages is toilet-training most likely to begin?
toddler
During which age group is the body in peak physical condition?
Adolescence
Which of the following is the feeling infants get when they know all their needs will be met?
Bonding
Your 4-month-old patient is reported to be irritable and lethargic after feeding poorly for two days. One method for assessing the patient’s level of hydration is to look at one of the soft spots on the surface of the skull. This soft spot is known as the:
anterior fontanelle.
What is a normal heart rate for a school age child?
65-120/minute
Infancy is defined as the stage of life from birth to:
12 months
You have been called to a private residence where a 16-year-old female patient is reported by her parents to be “acting strangely” and possibly “on something.” Upon your arrival, the patient is locked in her bedroom refusing to open the door. The patient refuses to speak to you and will only come out if her best friend is present. Your knowledge of life-span development indicates that the following characteristics are common with a patient of this age.
A.
Preoccupation with body image
B.
Self-destructive behaviors such as tobacco, alcohol, and drug use
C.
Depression and suicide
You have been dispatched to a shopping mall to assess a 1-month-old female patient that tumbled out of her stroller while her mother was shopping. Upon your arrival, the baby is awake, alert, and happily smiling and cooing at her mom. The mother reports that the child did not appear to suffer any injuries as a result of the fall. As you assess the patient and place your finger in her hand, she grasps it tightly. This is known as the:
palmar reflex.
Which of the following stages is commonly referred to as “the twilight years”?
Late adulthood
You are caring for a 4-month-old male patient who is reported to have vomited five times today. His parents describe no other associated symptoms or complaints. The patient is lying on the couch with a pacifier in his mouth, smiling at you. Developmentally, you would expect a patient of this age to be able to:
drool without swallowing.
Patients in which age group tend to be very concerned with body image?
Adolescence
When you startle a 4-month-old, he throws his arms out, spreads his fingers, then grabs with his fingers and arms. The reaction is known as the:
Moro reflex.
In which age group do you anticipate seeing patients who have less efficient cardiovascular systems and a reduction of previous blood volume?
Late adulthood
The transition from childhood to adulthood is known as which of the following?
Adolescence
A 26-month-old toddler is reported to have fallen and lacerated his chin. His mother did not witness the fall. As you proceed through your assessment, your partner reports that she’s concerned about his heart rate, which she measures as 64. She’s checked it twice. Your knowledge of normal vital signs for a patient this age suggests that his heart rate is:
too slow.
Which of the following is a common psychosocial challenge of late adulthood?
Financial burdens
B.
Issues of self-worth
C.
Concern about death and dying
Your 89-year-old male patient has called for help because he almost passed out after bringing in his garbage cans from the curb. The patient lives alone and says that he became panicked when he started feeling so lightheaded and dizzy. Patients in this age group often undergo all of the following changes to their health
A.
deterioration of the respiratory system.
B.
a decrease in blood volume.
C.
sleep-wake cycle disruption.
Which of the following would be a normal set of vitals for a 4-year-old male patient?
Heart rate 110/minute, respiratory rate 24/minute, and systolic blood pressure of 98 mmHg
You are assessing a female patient with depression. She tells you that her psychologist said that she is dealing with “empty-nest syndrome.” What age group is this associated with?
Middle adulthood
You are assessing a 12-year-old male patient who has been involved in a bicycle accident. This patient would be classified as being in which stage of life?
School age
When you place your finger in an infant’s palm, she grasps it with her fingers. This is an example of which reflex?
palmar
Which of the following is the term used to describe an infant’s reaction to his environment?
Temperament
You are assessing a 6-month-old female patient who, according to the parents, is not acting normally. At this stage of development, the patient should be able to do which of the following?
Sit upright in a high chair
Middle adulthood is the stage of life from ________ to ________ years.
41; 60
Patients in late adulthood are likely to face which of the following challenges?
Hygiene
B.
Self-worth
C.
Tax burden
What is the stage of development where there are several physiological and psychosocial changes, second only to those seen in infancy or adolescence?
Late adulthood
