Chapter 7 Flashcards
The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is ________.
normal
The areas of the infant’s skull that have not yet fused together are called ________.
fontanelles
Children of which age group are considered toddlers?
1-3 years
A normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is between:
90 and 140 mmHg
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?
12-20 breaths/min
Atherosclerosis is defined as ________.
the buildup of plaque inside the blood vessels
Older adults frequently ___________.
take multiple medications
In preconventional reasoning, children:
act almost purely to avoid punishment and to get what they want
A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began several hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should:
inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible
The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between the ages of:
19 and 25 years
Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns?
They are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday financial demands.
The average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age is typically:
70 beats/min
An infant’s blood pressure typically increases with age because:
blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight
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:
small infants are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times
Which of the following describes the Moro reflex?
the neonate opens his or her hands wide, spreads his or her fingers, and seems to grasp at something after being startled
Which of the following is a physical change that typically occurs in the adolescent age group?
secondary sexual development
Physical changes that typically occur in early adults include an:
increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain
True or false
it is a common factor that increased weight would affect a 75 year old patients vital signs
false
The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is MOST directly related to:
shrinkage of the brain
When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember that:
age-related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes and ears
How much does kidney function decrease between the ages 20 and 90?
by 50%
What is the maximum life expectancy for humans?
120 years
Define vital capacity
volume of air that can be forcibly expelled after breathing in as deep as possible
What age do infants normally start tracking objects with their eyes and recognize familiar faces?
2 months
How much does a neonate usually weigh at birth?
6-8 pounds
How much body weight does a neonates head account for?
25%
Define barotrauma
injury caused by pressure to an enclosed body surface (lungs)
EX. too much BVM pressure on an infant
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
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)
