Chapter 7 PP Life Span Development

Question 1

Neonates

Answer 1

Birth to 1 month
Moro reflex - neonate opens arms wide, spreads fingers, and seems to grab at things
Palmar grasp - occurs when an object is placed into the neonates palm
Rooting reflex - neonate instinctively turns head when something touches its cheek
Sucking reflex: occurs when a neonates lips are stroked

Question 2

What is a neonates compression to ventilation ratio for neonatal CPR?

Answer 2

Ventilation ratio for neonatal CPR is 3 to 1

Question 3

Age of infants

Answer 3

1 month to 1 year

Question 4

Fontanelles

Answer 4

Spaces between the bones that eventually fuse to form the skull

Posterior fontanelle fuses by 3 months

Anterior fontanelle fuses between age 9 to 18 months

Question 5

What may a depressed fontanelle indicate?

Answer 5

May indicate dehydration

Question 6

What may a bulging fontanelle be indicative of?

Answer 6

Increased intracranial pressure

Question 7

Pulse rate of a newborn

Answer 7

100 to 180 beats per minute and a respiratory rate of 30 to 60 breaths per min

Question 8

Age 2 month characteristics

Answer 8

Recognizes familiar faces, uses eyes to track objects and people

Question 9

Age 3 months

Answer 9

Brings objects to the mouth, smiles and frowns

Question 10

Age 4 months

Answer 10

Reaches arms out to people, drools

Question 11

Age 5 months

Answer 11

Sleeps throughout the night, distinguishes family members from strangers

Question 12

Age 6 months

Answer 12

Begins teething, sits upright; speaks one syllable words

Question 13

Age 7 months

Answer 13

Afraid of strangers, displays mood swings

Question 14

Age 8 months

Answer 14

Responds to “no” can sit alone; plays peek-a-boo

Question 15

Age 9 months

Answer 15

Pulls self to stand; explores objects by placing them in his or her mouth

Question 16

Age 10 months

Answer 16

Responds to his or her name, craws efficiently

Question 17

Age 11 months

Answer 17

Begins to walk without assistance; becomes frustrated by restrictions

Question 18

Age 12 months

Answer 18

Knows his or her name; walks

Question 19

Toddlers

Answer 19

Ages 1 and 3 years

Question 20

Preschoolers

Answer 20

Ages 3 to 6 years

Question 21

School age children

Answer 21

Pre-conventional reasoning: this is when children act to avoid punishment and get what they want

Conventional reasoning: this is when children look for approval from peers and society

Postconventional reasoning: this is when children make decisions guided by their conscience

Self concept and self esteem also develop during this time

Question 22

Adolescents

Answer 22

12 to 18 years
Vital signs level off
Females will typically finish growth and development by about age 16 and males by 18 years

Question 23

Early adults

Answer 23

19 to 40 years

Question 24

Middle adults

Answer 24

41 to 60 years
Begin physical decline
Risk of cancer, diabetes, hypertension increase

Question 25

Older adults

Answer 25

61 years and older Heart rate and cardiac output decrease Surface area of alveoli decreases Lung capacity reduced by half Brain atrophy Pain perception decreases

Question 26

When providing bag mask ventilations to an infant, what most important to remember? A. Blood pressure typically increases with age B. An infants lungs are fragile C. An infant grows at the rate of about 30g per day D. An infant has proportionately larger tongue than an adult

Answer 26

B. An infants lungs are fragile

Question 27

You see an infant capable of reaching out to people and drooling. She is most likely: A. 2 months of age B. 3 months of age C. 4 months of age D. 5 months of age

Answer 27

C. 4 months of age

Question 28

An infant who is repeatedly rejected experiences what type of attachment? A. Secure attachment B. Anxious avoidant attachment C. Trust and mistrust D. Rejection attachment

Answer 28

B. Anxious avoidant attachment

Question 29

Why do colds develop so easily in toddlers and preschoolers? A. They experience a loss in passive immunity B. They do not have well developed lung musculature C. They are spending a lot of time around playmates and classmates D. All of the above

Answer 29

D. All of the above

Question 30

The pause rate of a toddler is: A. 80 to 140bpm B. 90 to 150bpm C. 90 to 180bpm D. 100 to 160bpm

Answer 30

B. 90 to 150 bpm

Question 31

A school age child looking for approval from his peers and society is demonstrating what kind of reasoning? A. Preventional reasoning B. Conventional reasoning C. Postconventional reasoning D. Trust and mistrust

Answer 31

B. Conventional reasoning

Question 32

Self concept is: A. Our perception of ourselves B. How we feel about ourselves C. How we fit in with peers D. How we react to certain situations

Answer 32

A. Our perception of ourselves

Question 33

Why should you be concerned about a 16 year old patient who seems depressed? A. She could be exhibiting rebellious behavior B. She has just finished her growth spurt and may be disappointed in the results C. Adolescents are at higher risk for suicide D. She may be having unprotected sex

Answer 33

C. Adolescents are at higher risk for suicide

Question 34

Why do finances become an issue during middle adulthood? A. Middle adults are often supporting both their children and parents B. Middle adults make less money than early adults C. Their deteriorating health makes it more difficult to get to work D. Hearing loss prevents them from working

Answer 34

A. Middle adults are often supporting both this children and parents

Question 35

Why is breathing more labor intensive for the elderly? A. The size of the airway increases, and the surface area of the alveoli decreases B. The natural elasticity of the lungs decreases C. The overall strength of the intercostal muscle and the diaphragm decreases D. All of the above

Answer 35

D. All of the above