When 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 |
Breathing is often more labor intensive in older adults because the: |
elasticity of the lungs decreases. |
The decline in cardiac function that commonly occurs in late adulthood is MOST often related to: |
atherosclerosis |
Which of the following are noticeable characteristics of a 9-month-old infant? |
places objects in the mouth, pulls himself or herself up |
Infants are often referred to as "belly breathers" because: |
their rib cage is less rigid and the ribs sit horizontally |
In preconventional reasoning, children |
act almost purely to avoid punishment and to get what they want |
According to the terminal drop hypothesis: |
mental function is presumed to decline in the 5 years preceding death. |
At present, the average life expectancy is ________ years, while the maximum life expectancy is estimated at ________ years. |
78, 120 |
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. |
Which of the following is a physical change that typically occurs in the adolescent age group? |
Secondary sexual development begins. |
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. |
Which of the following statements regarding age-related changes in the nervous system is correct? |
Interconnections between brain cells often prevent a loss of knowledge or skill, despite a loss of neurons. |
The pulse rate of a child from ages 6 to 12 years is approximately: |
70 to 120 beats/minute |
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. |
The low normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is: |
90 mm Hg. |
Which of the following statements regarding psychosocial development in the adolescent age group is correct? |
Antisocial behavior and peer pressure peak around 14 to 16 years of age. |
The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between the ages of: |
19 and 25 years. |
he risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is MOST directly related to |
shrinkage of the brain. |
The anterior fontanelle fuses together between the ages of: |
9 and 18 months. |
In contrast to secure attachment, anxious-avoidant attachment occurs when a child: |
shows little emotional response to a parent or caregiver following repeated rejection. |
An infant or small toddler would MOST likely gain trust in an individual who: |
provides an organized, routine environment. |
When assessing an 80-year-old patient in shock, it is important to remember that: |
age-related changes in the cardiovascular system may make the patient less able to compensate for decreased perfusion. |
Which of the following is an anatomic difference between children and adults? |
An infant’s tongue is proportionately larger than an adult’s. |
Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns? |
They are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday financial demands. |
Physical changes that typically occur in early adults include an: Selected Answer: |
increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain. |
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. |
Which of the following statements regarding middle adults is correct? |
Cardiovascular health becomes an issue in this age group, as does the greater incidence of cancer. |
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. |
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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