Chapter 7 Life Span Development

Age-related changes in the renal system result in:

a decreased ability to clear wastes from the body and a decreased ability to conserve fluids when needed.

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.

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

70 beats/min.

The anterior fontanelle fuses together between the ages of:

9 and 18 months.

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

90 and 140 mm Hg.

Which of the following statements regarding an infant's vital signs is correct?

An infant's normal body temperature is typically higher than a preschooler's

Which of the following are noticeable characteristics of a 9-month-old infant?

Places objects in the mouth, pulls himself or herself up

Children of which age group are considered toddlers?

1-3 years

Why does the incidence of diabetes mellitus increase with age?

Decreased physical activity, increased weight gain, and decreased insulin production

Physical changes that typically occur in early adults include an:

increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain.

Factors that contribute to a decline in the vital capacity of an elderly patient include all of the following, EXCEPT:

increased surface area available for air exchange.

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.

According to the terminal drop hypothesis:

mental function is presumed to decline in the 5 years preceding death.

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

normal

You are assessing a 13-month-old female who is running a fever and has been vomiting. While you are performing your physical examination on this child, you will MOST likely find that she:

responds to her name but is fearful of your presence.

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.

Atherosclerosis is defined as ________.

the blockage of a coronary artery

An infant or small child's airway can be occluded if it is overextended or overflexed because:

the occiput is proportionately large and the trachea is flexible.

At what age does separation anxiety typically peak in infants and small children?

10 to 18 months

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

19 and 25 years.