Adolescent
A young person 12-18
Atherosclerosis
A disorder in which cholesterol and calcium build up inside the walls of the blood vessels, forming plaques, which eventually lead to partial or complete blockage
Barotrauma
Injury caused by pressure to enclose body surface for example for too much pressure in the lungs
Conventional Reasoning
A type of reasoning in which a child looks for approval from peers and society
Early Adult
19-40
Fontanelles
Areas where the neonate has not fused together usually disappear at 18 months
Infant
1 month to 1 year
Life Expectancy
The average numbers of years a person can expect to live
Middle Adult
41-60
Moro Reflex
An infant reflex in which when an infant is caught off guard the infant opens his or her arms wide spreads fingers and seems to grab things
Neonate
Brith- 1 month
Nephrons
The basic filtering units in the kidneys
Older adult
61 and older
Palmar Grasp
An infant reflex that occurs when something is placed in palms, they grasp the object
Postconventional reasoning
A type of reasoning in which a child based decisions on their conscience
Preconventional reasoning
A type of reasoning in which a child acts almost purely to avoid punishment to get what they want
Preschool
3-6
Rooting Reflex
An infant reflex that occurs when something touches an infant cheek, they turn towards touch
School age
6-12
Sucking reflex
Instant reflex in which an infant starts sucking when lips are stroked
Toddler
1-3
Trust and mistrust
Refers to a stage of development from birth to 18 months during which infants gain trust of caregivers if it is planned organized and routine
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Anatomy And Physiology282
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Medical Terminology84
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Chapter Questions24
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Vital Signs56
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Principles Of Pharmacology72
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Team Approach To Healthcare22
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Lifting And Moving Patients18
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Patient Assessment64
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Life Span Development23
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Trauma/Medical Overview24
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Chapter Questions 229
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Benchmark 3 study Guide40
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Benchmark Study Guide 452
