Chapter 7 Flashcards

1
Q

The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is ________.

A

normal

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2
Q

The areas of the infant’s skull that have not yet fused together are called ________.

A

fontanelles

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3
Q

Children of which age group are considered toddlers?

A

1-3 years

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4
Q

A normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is between:

A

90 and 140 mmHg

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5
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What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?

A

12-20 breaths/min

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6
Q

Atherosclerosis is defined as ________.

A

the buildup of plaque inside the blood vessels

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7
Q

Older adults frequently ___________.

A

take multiple medications

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8
Q

In preconventional reasoning, children:

A

act almost purely to avoid punishment and to get what they want

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9
Q

A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began several hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should:

A

inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible

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10
Q

The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between the ages of:

A

19 and 25 years

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11
Q

Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns?

A

They are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday financial demands.

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12
Q

The average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age is typically:

A

70 beats/min

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13
Q

An infant’s blood pressure typically increases with age because:

A

blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight

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14
Q

You are dispatched to a call for a 4-month-old infant with respiratory distress. While you prepare to take care of this child, you must remember that:

A

small infants are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times

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15
Q

Which of the following describes the Moro reflex?

A

the neonate opens his or her hands wide, spreads his or her fingers, and seems to grasp at something after being startled

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16
Q

Which of the following is a physical change that typically occurs in the adolescent age group?

A

secondary sexual development

17
Q

Physical changes that typically occur in early adults include an:

A

increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain

18
Q

True or false

it is a common factor that increased weight would affect a 75 year old patients vital signs

19
Q

The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is MOST directly related to:

A

shrinkage of the brain

20
Q

When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember that:

A

age-related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes and ears

21
Q

How much does kidney function decrease between the ages 20 and 90?

22
Q

What is the maximum life expectancy for humans?

23
Q

Define vital capacity

A

volume of air that can be forcibly expelled after breathing in as deep as possible

24
Q

What age do infants normally start tracking objects with their eyes and recognize familiar faces?

25
How much does a neonate usually weigh at birth?
6-8 pounds
26
How much body weight does a neonates head account for?
25%
27
Define barotrauma
injury caused by pressure to an enclosed body surface (lungs) EX. too much BVM pressure on an infant
28
Why is breathing more labor intensive among older adults?
the intercostal and diaphragm muscles are weaker as well as the elasticity of the lungs are diminished
29
List the nine basic stages of life
``` neonate (birth - 1 month) infant (1 month - 1 year) toddler (1 - 3 years) preschool (3 - 6 years) school age ( 6 - 12 years) adolescent (12 - 18 years) early adulthood (19 - 40 years) middle adulthood (41 - 60 years) older adulthood (61 - death) ```