Chapter 7 Quiz

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

70 beats/min

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

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? A.MedicationsB.Medical conditionsC.Increased weightD.Overall health

Increased weight

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

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

The areas of the infant's skull that have not yet fused together are called ________. A.suturesB.cranial valleysC.ventriclesD.fontanelles

Fontanelles

Children of which age group are considered toddlers? A.Over 6 yearsB.1 month to 1 yearC.3-6 yearsD.1-3 years

1-3 years

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

12-20 breaths/min

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

19 and 25 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.Muscle and bone growth both decrease.C.Secondary sexual development begins.D.The systolic blood pressure decreases.

Secondary sexual development begins.

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

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

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

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: A.most older patients are confused due to a decrease in brain cells.B.age-related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes and ears.C.deafness and blindness are a normal part of the process of aging.D.the majority of older patients experience a loss of low-frequency hearing.

age-related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes and ears.

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.as the infant gets older, his or her blood vessels dilate.D.blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight.

blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight.

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

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: A.recall that patients in this age group prefer not to be treated as adults.B.inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.C.obtain the majority of your information from one of her parents.D.avoid asking questions that she will feel uncomfortable answering.

inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.

The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is ________. A.too slowB.too fastC.normalD.too shallow

normal

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

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

small infants are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times

Older adults frequently ___________. A.are able to increase their muscle massB.take multiple medicationsC.experience a decrease in body fat as they ageD.are unable to overcome medical problems

take multiple medications

Atherosclerosis is defined as ________. A.the buildup of plaque inside blood vessels B.the buildup of red blood cells in the blood vessels C.constriction of the blood vessels D.dilation of the arteries

the buildup of plaque inside blood vessels


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