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Physical changes that typically occur in early adults include an: |
increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain. |
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The areas of the infant’s skull that have not yet fused together are called ________. |
fontanelles |
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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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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 |
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The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between the ages of: |
19 and 25 years. |
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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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What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult? |
12-20 breaths/min |
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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 |
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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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The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is ________. |
normal |
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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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The average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age is typically: |
70 beats/min. |
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Which of the following is NOT a common factor that would affect a 75-year-old patient’s vital signs? |
Increased weight |
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An infant’s blood pressure typically increases with age because: |
blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight. |
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Which of the following is a physical change that typically occurs in the adolescent age group? |
Secondary sexual development begins. |
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Atherosclerosis is defined as ________. |
the blockage of a coronary artery |
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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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Children of which age group are considered toddlers? |
1-3 years |
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In preconventional reasoning, children: |
act almost purely to avoid punishment and to get what they want. |
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Older adults frequently ___________. |
take multiple medications |
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