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In late adulthood, people make up for the loss of many functions with what? |
Wisdom |
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Which of the following is NOT true of intellectual development in adolescence? |
Not intellectually able to make wise decisions |
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Which of the following requires special attention from caregivers in the early childhood stage? |
Proper nutrition |
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Muscle atrophy can cause which of the following? |
Decrease in strength |
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Which of the following did Abram Maslow develop? |
Hierarchy of human needs |
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Which of the following is true of human development? |
People grow and develop in order to fulfill their basic needs. |
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Which of the following increases in middle adulthood? |
Ability to solve problems |
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How does aging affect the nervous system? |
Neurons die at an increased rate |
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According to the Apgar scale, what score represents the healthiest newborns? |
7 to 10 |
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Which of the following is true of emotional development in middle childhood? |
Become more independent |
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Which age group is at an increased risk of osteoporosis? |
60 years of age and above |
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Which is true of the zygote period? |
The placenta begins to develop to provide food and oxygen |
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Which of the following is true of physical development in early adulthood? |
Adults are physically in their prime. |
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What can help prevent fatal accidents in infants and toddlers? |
Adults should watch young children very closely. |
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What is a terminal illness? |
Incurable disease that results in death |
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In which stage of grief will a person reject the idea that they are dying, or insist that the doctor has made a mistake? |
Denial |
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When is blood Rh a problem in pregnancy? |
Mother is Rh negative and baby is Rh positive |
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What is the treatment for babies with respiratory distress syndrome? |
The baby is placed on a respirator. |
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What is puberty? |
Biological changes resulting in reproductive maturity and an adult-sized body |
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What do scientists hope to accomplish using recombinant DNA? |
Replacement of defective genes with normal genes |
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What is fetal alcohol syndrome? |
Serious birth defects caused by drinking alcohol during pregnancy |
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Which of the following is NOT true of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome? |
Typically occurs between the ages of six months and one year. |
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How is the cardiovascular system affected by aging? |
Fibrous tissue replaces muscle tissue |
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What is the earliest point where a fetus has a chance of surviving outside the womb? |
25 weeks |
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Mortuary care includes which of the following? |
Care of the body after death, as well as emotional and ceremonial needs |
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