Chapter 7: Life Span Development

The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between the ages of: A. 19 and 25 years. B. 21 and 30 years. C. 25 and 35 years. D. 18 and 22 years.

A. 19 and 25 years. Chapter 7, page 249, Early Adults (19 to 40 Years)

The average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age is typically: A. 70 beats/min. B. 80 beats/min. C. 60 beats/min. D. 90 beats/min.

A. 70 beats/min. Chapter 7, page 250, Middle Adults (41 to 60 Years)

Which of the following describes the Moro reflex? A. The neonate opens his or her arms wide, spreads his or her fingers, and seems to grasp at something after being startled. B. An infant's heart rate decreases secondary to hypoxia because he or she depends heavily on the heart rate to perfuse the body. C. When the sole of the foot is stroked with a blunt object, the big toe lifts upward and the other toes fan outward. D. When something touches a neonate's cheek, he or she instinctively turns his or her head toward the touch.

A. The neonate opens his or her arms wide, spreads his or her fingers, and seems to grasp at something after being startled. Chapter 7, page 243, Neonates (Birth to 1 Month) and Infants (1 Month to 1 Year)

In preconventional reasoning, children: A. act almost purely to avoid punishment and to get what they want. B. look for approval from their peers and society. C. make decisions based on their conscience. D. blame their actions on what they have observed in older children.

A. act almost purely to avoid punishment and to get what they want. Chapter 7, page 247, School-Age Children (6 to 12 Years)

The areas of the infant's skull that have not yet fused together are called ________. A. fontanelles B. cranial valleys C. sutures D. ventricles

A. fontanelles Chapter 7, page 243, Neonates (Birth to 1 Month) and Infants (1 Month to 1 Year)

The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is ________. A. normal B. too fast C. too slow D. too shallow

A. normal Chapter 7, page 242, Neonates (Birth to 1 Month) and Infants (1 Month to 1 Year)

The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is MOST directly related to: A. shrinkage of the brain. B. meningeal deterioration. C. blood vessel dilation. D. a decrease in neurons.

A. shrinkage of the brain. Chapter 7, page 254, Older Adults (61 Years and Older)

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: A. small infants are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times. B. assisted ventilations in infants often need to be forceful to inflate their lungs. C. an infant's head should be placed in a flexed position to prevent obstruction. D. the infant's proportionately small tongue often causes an airway obstruction.

A. small infants are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times. Chapter 7, page 242, Neonates (Birth to 1 Month) and Infants (1 Month to 1 Year)

Children of which age group are considered toddlers? A. Over 6 years B. 1-3 years C. 1 month to 1 year D. 3-6 years

B. 1-3 years Chapter 7, page 245, Toddlers (1 to 3 Years) and Preschoolers (3 to 6 Years)

A normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is between: A. 60 and 120 mm Hg. B. 90 and 140 mm Hg. C. 80 and 120 mm Hg. D. 70 and 140 mm Hg.

B. 90 and 140 mm Hg. Chapter 7, page 249, Early Adults (19 to 40 Years)

Atherosclerosis is defined as ________. A. the blockage of a coronary artery B. the buildup of plaque inside blood vessels C. dilation of the arteries D. constriction of the blood vessels

B. the buildup of plaque inside blood vessels Chapter 7, page 252, Older Adults (61 Years and Older)

What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult? A. 15-30 breaths/min B. 40-60 breaths/min C. 12-20 breaths/min D. 25-50 breaths/min

C. 12-20 breaths/min Chapter 7, 249, Early Adults (19 to 40 Years)

Which of the following is a physical change that typically occurs in the adolescent age group? A. The normal pulse rate steadily increases. B. The systolic blood pressure decreases. C. Secondary sexual development begins. D. Muscle and bone growth both decrease.

C. Secondary sexual development begins. Chapter 7, page 248, Adolescents (12 to 18 Years)

Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns? A. Most people in the middle adult age group have chronic illnesses and cannot work. B. They are typically receiving social security and must budget with a fixed income. C. They are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday financial demands. D. The majority of middle adults still have small children who live at home with them

C. They are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday financial demands. Chapter 7, page 250, Middle Adults (41 to 60 Years)

When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember that: A. most older patients are confused due to a decrease in brain cells. B. the majority of older patients experience a loss of low-frequency hearing. C. age-related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes and ears. D. deafness and blindness are a normal part of the process of aging.

C. age-related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes and ears. Chapter 7, page 254, Older Adults (61 Years and Older)

An infant's blood pressure typically increases with age because: A. his or her normal heart rate usually increases with age. B. the infant's total blood volume decreases with age. C. blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight. D. as the infant gets older, his or her blood vessels dilate.

C. blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight. Chapter 7, page 242, Neonates (Birth to 1 Month) and Infants (1 Month to 1 Year)

Physical changes that typically occur in early adults include an: A. increase in height because of spinal disc expansion. B. increase in muscle strength and reflexes. C. increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain. D. increase in respiratory rate due to increased metabolism.

C. increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain. Chapter 7, page 249, Early Adults (19 to 40 Years)

Older adults frequently ___________. A. experience a decrease in body fat as they age B. are unable to overcome medical problems C. take multiple medications D. are able to increase their muscle mass

C. take multiple medications Chapter 7, page 252, Older Adults (61 Years and Older)

Which of the following is NOT a common factor that would affect a 75-year-old patient's vital signs? A. Overall health B. Medical conditions C. Medications D. Increased weight

D. Increased weight Chapter 7, page 252, Older Adults (61 Years and Older)

A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began several hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should: A. avoid asking questions that she will feel uncomfortable answering. B. recall that patients in this age group prefer not to be treated as adults. C. obtain the majority of your information from one of her parents. D. inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.

D. inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible. Chapter 7, page 249, Adolescents (12 to 18 Years)