Chapter 7 Life Span Development Homework

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

19-25 years.

The average beats per minute of people ages 19-60 is

70 beats per min.

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

90-140

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

Fontanelle.

Physical changes that typically occur in early adults include an

Increase in fatty tissues which lead to weight gain.

Which of the following is NOT a common factor that would affect a 75-year-old patient's vital signs?

Increased weight

Older adults frequently

Take multiple medications.

Children of what age groups are toddlers?

1-3 years

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

Age related changes often diminish the abilities of the eyes and ears.

Atherosclerosis is defined as

Blockage of a coronary artery.

In preconventional reasoning, children

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

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

Neonates are primarily nose breathers and are particularly prone to nasal decongestant.

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

Secondary sexual development begins.

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

Shrinkage of the brain.

Moro relfex

The neonate opens his or her arms wide, spreads his or her fingers, and seems to grasp at something after being startled.

Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns?

They are preparing for retirement but still have to manage every day financial requirements.

In an infant 30 breathes per minute is considered

Normal. (30-60)

What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?

12-20 breathes per minute

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.