JB Learning EMT - Ch 7

atherosclerosis

a disorder in which cholesterol and calcium build up inside the walls of the blood vessels, forming plaque, eventually leading to a partial or complete blockage of blood flow

barotrauma

injury caused by pressure to enclosed body surfaces, for example, from too much pressure in the lungs

conventional reasoning

a type of reason in which a child looks for approval from peers and society

early adult

a young adult age 19 to 40

fontanelles

area's where the neonate's or infant's skull has not fused together; usually disappear at approximately 18 months of age

infant

a young child age 1 month to 1 year

life expectancy

the average number of years a person can be expected to live

middle adult

an adult age 41 to 60

moro reflex

an infant reflex in which, when an infant is caught off guard, the infant opens his or her arms wide, spreads the fingers, and seems to grab at things

neonate

a newborn age birth to 1 month

nephrons

the basic filtering units in the kidneys

older adult

an adult age 61 years and older

palmar grasp

an infant reflex that occurs when something is placed in the infant's palm; the infant grasps the object

postconventional reasoning

a type of reasoning in which a child bases decisions on his or her conscience

preconventional reasoning

a type of reasoning in which a child acts almost purely to avoid punishment to get what he or she wants

preschool-age

children between the ages of 3 to 6 years

rooting reflex

an infant reflex that occurs when something touches an infant's cheek, and the infant instinctively turns his or her head towards the touch

school-age

a person who is 6-12 years of age

sucking reflex

an infant reflex in which the infant starts sucking when his or her lips are stroked

toddler

a child age 1 to 3 years

trust and mistrust

refers to a stage of development from birth to approximately 18 months of age, during which infants gain trust of their parents and caregivers if their world is planned, organized, and routine