Chapter 7

Question 1

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

Answer 1

normal

Question 2

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

Answer 2

fontanelles

Question 3

Children of which age group are considered toddlers?

Answer 3

1-3 years

Question 4

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

Answer 4

90 and 140 mmHg

Question 5

What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?

Answer 5

12-20 breaths/min

Question 6

Atherosclerosis is defined as ________.

Answer 6

the buildup of plaque inside the blood vessels

Question 7

Older adults frequently ___________.

Answer 7

take multiple medications

Question 8

In preconventional reasoning, children:

Answer 8

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

Question 9

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

Answer 9

inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible

Question 10

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

Answer 10

19 and 25 years

Question 11

Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

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

Answer 12

70 beats/min

Question 13

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

Answer 13

blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight

Question 14

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:

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Which of the following describes the Moro reflex?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

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

Answer 16

secondary sexual development

Question 17

Physical changes that typically occur in early adults include an:

Answer 17

increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain

Question 18

True or false

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

Answer 18

false

Question 19

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

Answer 19

shrinkage of the brain

Question 20

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

Answer 20

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

Question 21

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

Answer 21

by 50%

Question 22

What is the maximum life expectancy for humans?

Answer 22

120 years

Question 23

Define vital capacity

Answer 23

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

Question 24

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

Answer 24

2 months

Question 25

How much does a neonate usually weigh at birth?

Answer 25

6-8 pounds

Question 26

How much body weight does a neonates head account for?

Answer 26

25%

Question 27

Define barotrauma

Answer 27

injury caused by pressure to an enclosed body surface (lungs)
EX. too much BVM pressure on an infant

Question 28

Why is breathing more labor intensive among older adults?

Answer 28

the intercostal and diaphragm muscles are weaker as well as the elasticity of the lungs are diminished

Question 29

List the nine basic stages of life

Answer 29

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)