Chapter 7 Quiz Flashcards
Risk of bleeding in skull that increases with age is due to:
Select one: A. meningeal deterioration B. decrease in neurons C. blood vessel dilation D. shrinkage of the brain
Shrinkage of the brain
The RR (respiratory rate) of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is considered _____.
Select one: A. too shallow B. too fast C. too slow D. normal
Normal
Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns?
Select one:
A. Chronic illness
B. Small children
C. They are receiving social security and must budget with fixed income
D. They are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday financial demands
They are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday financial demands
Normal respiratory rate (RR) for adults? Breaths per minute
Select one: A. 12 - 20 B. 40 - 60 C. 25 - 50 D. 15 - 30
12 - 20
A 16-year-old (y/o) complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began several hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should:
Select one:
A. avoid asking questions that she will feel uncomfortable answering
B. obtain a majority of your information from one of her parents
C. inquire about the possibility of pregnancy, in private if possible
D. recall that patients in this age group prefer not to be treated as adults
Inquire about the possibility of pregnancy, in private if possible
In preconventional reasoning, children:
Select one:
A. blame their actions on what they have observed in older children
B. make decisions based on their conscience
C. act almost purely to avoid punishment and get what they want
D. look for approval from their peers and society
act almost purely to avoid punishment and get what they want
Children in what age group are considered toddlers?
Select one: A. 1-3 years B. 3-6 years C. over 6 y/o D. 1 month to 1 year
1-3 years
Older adults frequently ______ .
Select one:
A. are unable to overcome medical problems
B. are able to increase their muscle mass
C. experience a decrease in body fat as they age
D. take multiple medications
take multiple medications
The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between ages of:
Select one: A. 19-25 years B. 18-22 years C. 21-30 years D. 25-35 years
19-25 years
Normal systolic BP for a 30 y/o is between: (mm Hg)
Select one: A. 80 and 120 B. 70 and 140 C. 60 and 120 D. 90 and 140
90 and 140
An infants BP typically increases with age because:
Select one:
A. blood vessels dilate more with age
B. total blood volume decreases with age
C. BP directly corresponds to body weight
D. their normal heart rate usually increases with age
BP directly corresponds to body weight
Average pulse of person 19 to 60 years: (beats per min)
Select one: A. 80 B. 70 C. 90 D. 60
70.
While the normal ranges are 60-100 for both groups (early {19-40} and middle {41-60} adults, average HR is around 70 BPM for both groups.
Which of the following is NOT a common factor that would affect a 75 y/o patients’ vital signs?
Select one: A. Medical conditions B. Overall health C. Increased Weight D. Medications
Increased weight.
other 3 are the listed common factors. increased weight is a part of overall health.
Atherosclerosis is defined as:
Select one: A. the buildup of plaque inside blood vessels B. dilation of the arteries C. the blockage of a coronary artery D. constriction of the blood vessels
actual definition: a disease of the arteries characterized by the deposition of plaques of fatty material on their inner walls.
JB quiz answer: blockage of a coronary artery
Important factor when treating infant with respiratory distress:
Select one:
A. head in flexed position?
B. small infants are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times
C. assisted ventilation in infants needs to be forceful to inflate lungs
D. the infant’s proportionately small tongue often causes airway obstruction
small infants are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times
The areas of the infant’s skull that have not yet fused together are called ______.
Select one: A. sutures B. cranial valleys C. fontanelles D. ventricles
fontanelles
Which of the following is a physical change that typically occurs in the adolescent age group?
Select one: A. The normal pulse rate steadily increases B. Muscle and bone growth both devrease C. The systolic blood pressure decreases D. Secondary sexual development begins
Secondary sexual development begins
Physical changes that typically occur in early adults include an:
Select one:
A. increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain.
B. increase in height because of spinal disc expansion
C. increase in muscle strength and relexes
D. increase in respiratory rate due to increased metabolism
increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain
Which of the following describes the Moro reflex?
Select one:
A. Sole of foot stroked, big toe lifts upwards
B. Cheek touched, turns head towards the touch
C. Neonate opens arms wide, spreads fingers, grasps at something after being startled
D. heart rate decreases secondary to hypoxia because they rely on HR heavily to perfuse body
Moro: Neonate opens arms wide, spreads fingers, grasps at something after being startled
Suckling : lips are stroked
Rooting: Cheek touched, turns head towards the touch
When communication with older patients, remember:
Select one:
A. age related changed diminish the effectiveness of the eyes and ears
B. the majority of older patients experience a loss of low-frequency hearing
C. deafness and blindness are a normal part of the process of aging
D. most older patients are confused due to a decrease in brain cells
age related changed diminish the effectiveness of the eyes and ears
