Chapter 7: Life Span Development

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

70 beats/minute

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

90 and 140 mm Hg

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

Increased weight

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

Secondary sexual development begins

Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns?

They are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday financial demands

Children of which age group are considered toddlers?

1-3 years

What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?

12-20 breaths/min

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

19 and 25 years

At what stage do vital signs begin to level off within adult ranges?

Adolescent

Which life stage is apt to be characterized by antisocial behavior and peer pressure?

Adolescent

Which of the following conditions is an infant most likely to have?

Airway obstruction

Why is a neonate's head more "moldable"?

Fontanelles have not yet fused to form the skull

True and False: The Moro reflex occurs when something touches an infant's cheek.

False

True and False: The head accounts for 15% of a neonate's body weight.

False

Congenital abnormalities are the leading cause of death in which age group?

Neonates

Changes in which of the following body systems can result in the most debilitating of age-related illnesses?

Nervous

Which age group is most likely to suffer from diabetes?

Older adults

Which of the following affects vital signs the most in older adults?

Overall health of individual

________ describes how we feel about ourselves and how we fit in with our peers.

Self-esteem

Which of the following should be expected when you assess a 76-year-old patient's pupils?

Slower pupillary reaction

Which of the following statements is true about the physiology of older adults?

The metabolic rate in the older brain does not change

Which of the following describes the Moro reflex?

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

True and False: Infants younger than 6 months are particularly prone to nasal congestion.

True

True and False: The younger the person, the faster the pulse rate and respiration.

True

True and False: Toddlers begin to recognize gender differences by observing their role models.

True

In preconventional reasoning, children:

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

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

An infant's blood pressure typically increases with age because:

blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight

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

fontanelles

Physical changes that typically occur in early adults include an:

increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain

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

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

normal

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

shrinkage of the brain

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

Older adults frequently ___________

take multiple medications

Atherosclerosis is defined as ________.

the blockage of a coronary artery