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According to the terminal drop hypothesis: |
mental function is presumed to decline in the 5 years preceding death. |
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Which of the following are noticeable characteristics of a 9-month-old infant? |
Places objects in the mouth, pulls himself or herself up |
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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. |
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At what age does separation anxiety typically peak in infants and small children? |
10 to 18 months |
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Older adults frequently ___________. |
take multiple medications |
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In late adults, the amount of air left in the lungs after expiration of the maximum amount of air: |
increases, which hampers diffusion of gases because of the stagnant air that remains in the alveoli. |
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Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns? |
They are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday financial demands. |
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In preconventional reasoning, children: |
act almost purely to avoid punishment and to get what they want. |
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Atherosclerosis is defined as ________. |
the blockage of a coronary artery |
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A normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is between: |
90 and 140 mm Hg. |
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The decline in cardiac function that commonly occurs in late adulthood is MOST often related to: |
atherosclerosis. |
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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. |
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The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is MOST directly related to: |
shrinkage of the brain. |
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What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult? |
12-20 breaths/min |
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The areas of the infant’s skull that have not yet fused together are called ________. |
fontanelles |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The younger the person, the faster the pulse rate and respirations. |
True |
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Toddlers begin to recognize gender differences by observing their role model. |
True |
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The head accounts for 15% of a neonate’s body weight. |
False |
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The Moro reflex occurs when something touches an infant’s cheek. |
False |
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Infants younger than 6 months are particularly prone to nasal congestion. |
True |
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________ describes how we feel about ourselves and how we fit in with our peers. |
self-esteem |
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Why is a neonate’s head more "moldable"? |
Fontanelles have not yet fused to form the skull. |
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Congenital abnormalities are the leading cause of death in which age group? |
neonates |
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At what stage do vital signs begin to level off within adult ranges? |
adolescent |
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Which of the following conditions is an infant most likely to have? |
airway obstruction |
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Which age group is most likely to suffer from diabetes? |
older adults |
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Which of the following statements is true about the physiology of older adults? |
The metabolic rate in the older brain does not change. |
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Which of the following should be expected when you assess a 76-year-old patient’s pupils? |
Slower pupillary reaction |
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Which of the following affects vital signs the most in older adults? |
Overall health of the patient |
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Which life stage is apt to be characterized by antisocial behavior and peer pressure? |
Adolescent |
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Changes in which of the following body systems can result in the most debilitating of age-related illnesses? |
nervous |
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