Chapter 8 Toddler, preschool, school, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood and late adulthood

Question 1

Toddler Phase

Answer 1

12-36 months

-developes individuality
terms like curtain climbers & rugrats

Question 2

toddler body temperature & weight

Answer 2

temp ranges from 96.8 - 99.6

gains 4.4 lbs per year

Question 3

pulmonary system-toddler

Answer 3

terminal airways branch and grow while aveoli increase in number

Question 4

nervous system - toddler

Answer 4

toddlers brain is now 90% of an adult brain weight

-fine motor skills develop

Question 5

muscular skeletal system toddler

Answer 5

muscle mass and bone density increase

Question 6

immune system toddler

Answer 6

toddlers are more susceptible to illness

• as they develop immunity through exposure and vaccinations

Question 7

teeth toddler

Answer 7

by 36 months, toddlers have all of their primary teeth

Question 8

toilet training

Answer 8

average is 28 months

Question 9

Preschool age

Answer 9

3-5 years
-attening school, preschoolers begin to learn in peer groups that feed information of the outside world and comparing to other kids

Question 10

school age

Answer 10

6-12 years

• body temps are approximately 98.6 and will gain 6.6 lbs per year
• grow 2.4inches per year
• biggest physical change is the loss of their primary teeth.

Question 11

adolescence

Answer 11

13-18 years

2-3 year growth spurt

• beginning with feet and hands
• enlargement of arms and legs

girls are usually finished growing by 16
boys are usually finished grown by 18

both males and females of this stage of life have reached reproductive maturity. secondary sexual development occurs (development of external sexual organs menstral and breast)

Question 12

adolescence psychosocial

Answer 12

family conflict is common as the adolescent strives for independence and parents strive for continued control.

eating disorders are common, and self destructive behaviors occur. (tobacco, drinking, drugs, unsafe driving)

suicide are alarmingly common.

they begin to develop their code of ethics.

Question 13

early adulthood

Answer 13

19-40 years

• in this stage, life long habits and routines are formed.
• peak physical condition occurs between 19-26 years old.

-by the end of this stage, the body begins its slowing process.

• the highest level of job stress occurs at this age.
• child birth is most common at this stage
• accidents are the leading cause of death in this group

Question 14

middle adulthood

Answer 14

41-60 years

• time of reflecting on past and future
• midlife crisis occurs
• vision begins to wear down
• cholesterol is high
• cancer is often developed in this stage
• weight control becomes difficult
• menopause begins after the age of 40

-heart disease is the major killer after the age of 40

• more task oriented
• approaches problems as challenges not as threats
• empty nest syndrome

Question 15

late adulthood

Answer 15

61-0lder

twighlight years

• at this stage people become less tolerant of tachycardia
• respiratory system deteriorates making them more prone to respiratory disorders
• decreased metabolism (in endocrine system)
• sleep problems

Question 16

late adulthood psychosocial

Answer 16

• challenges are
• motivation, interests, level of activities
• living environment
• self worth
• financial burdens
• death & dying