Chapter 7 (Questions)

B. An infant's lungs are fragile.

When providing bag-mask ventilations to an infant, what is most important to remember?

A. Blood pressure typically increases with age.
B. An infant's lungs are fragile.
C. An infant grows at a rate of about 30 g per day.
D. An infant has a proportionately larger tongue than an adult.

C. 4 months of age.

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.

B. Anxious-avoidant attachment

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

D. All of the above

Why do colds develop so easily in toddlers and preschoolers?

A. They experience a loss of 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

B. 90 to 150 beats/min

The pulse rate of a toddler is:

A. 80 to 140 beats/min
B. 90 to 150 beats/min
C. 90 to 180 beats/min
D. 100 to 160 beats/min

A. 20 to 30 breaths/min

The respiratory rate of a toddler is:

A. 20 to 30 breaths/min
B. 30 to 40 breaths/min
C. 30 to 50 breaths/min
D. 20 to 40 breaths/min

B. Conventional reasoning

A school-age child looking for approval from his peers and society is demonstrating what kind of reasoning?

A. Preconventional reasoning
B. Conventional reasoning
C. Postconventional reasoning
D. Trust and mistrust

A. our perception of ourselves.

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.

C. Adolescents are at a higher risk for suicide.

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 a higher risk for suicide.

D. She may be having unprotected sex.

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

Why do finances become an issue during middle adulthood?

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

B. Middle adults make less money than early adults.

C. Their deteriorating health makes it difficult to get to work.

D. Hearing loss prevents them from working.

D. All of the above

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 muscles and the diaphragm decreases.

D. All of the above

B. 50%

What is the decline in kidney filtration ability between the ages of 20 and 90 years?

A. 10 %

B. 50%

C. 45%

D. 20%

C. 12 to 18 years

What is the typical age range for an adolescent?

A. 6 to 12 years

B. 3 to 6 years

C. 12 to 18 years

D. 10 to 19 years

A. Postconventional

Children who make decisions based on their conscience are using what type of reasoning?

A. Postconventional

B. Psychosocial

C. Conventional

D. Preconventional

D. Deterioration of nerve endings

Which of the following is a nervous system change commonly found in older adults?

A. Increase in brain weight

B. Increase in peripheral nerve functioning

C. Less space for cerebral spinal fluid

D. Deterioration of nerve endings

D. adolescence

Maturation of the reproductive system usually takes place during:

A. early adulthood

B. preschool

C. middle adulthood

D. adolescence

C. Neonate

What term is used to identify a person who is from birth to 1 month old?

A. Infant

B. Toddler

C. Neonate

D. Newborn

B. 78

What is the current estimated average life expectancy for humans?

A. 120

B. 78

C. 67

D. 56

A.120

What is the current estimated maximum life expectancy for humans?

A. 120

B. 78

C. 110

D. 104

B. dehydration

When encountering a patient with depressed fontanelles, you should suspect:

A. respiratory distress

B. dehydration

C. atherosclerosis

D. nephrosis

C. The volume of air moved during the deepest points of respiration

What is "vital capacity"?

A. The volume of blood moved by each contraction of the heart

B. The maximum thickness of the meninges

C. The volume of air moved during the deepest points of respiration

D. The amount of air left in the lungs following exhalation

B. separation

Clingy behavior and the fear of unfamiliar people or places are normal among 10- to 18-month-old children and are commonly caused by _____ anxiety.

A. bonding

B. separation

C. avoidant

D. mistrust

C. increase

Diastolic blood pressure tends to ____ with age.

A. decrease

B. compensate

C. increase

D. decompensate

A. 1 to 6 years

Into what age range do toddlers and preschoolers fit?

A. 1 to 6 years

B. 2 to 8 years

C. 2 to 7 years

D. 0 to 5 years

A. middle adulthood

Empty nest syndrome is typically seen in which stage of life?

A. middle adulthood

B. adolescence

C. late adulthood

D. early adulthood

B. 2 months

At what age can an infant normally start tracking objects with his or her eyes and recognize familiar faces?

A. 7 months

B. 2 months

C. 4 months

D. 10 months

B. 19-40

Early adults are:

A. 18-30

B. 19-40

C. 18-36

D. 19-36