Deck 8: Life Span Development

Question 1

Which of the following would be a normal set of vitals for a 4-year-old male patient?

A) Heart rate 140/minute, respiratory rate 30/minute, and systolic blood pressure of 60 mmHg
B) Heart rate 100/minute, respiratory rate 34/minute, and systolic blood pressure of 100 mmHg
C) Heart rate 60/minute, respiratory rate 24/minute, and systolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg
D) Heart rate 110/minute, respiratory rate 24/minute, and systolic blood pressure of 80 mmHg

Answer 1

Heart rate 110/minute, respiratory rate 24/minute, and systolic blood pressure of 80 mmHg

Question 2

The transition from childhood to adulthood is known as which of the following?

A) Transitional
B) Young adult
C) Adolescence
D) Early adulthood

Answer 2

Adolescence

Question 3

Which of the following stages is commonly referred to as "the twilight years"?

A) Middle adulthood
B) Late adulthood
C) Adolescence
D) Early adulthood

Answer 3

Late adulthood

Question 4

A 26-month-old toddler is reported to have fallen and lacerated his chin.His mother did not witness the fall.As you proceed through your assessment,your partner reports that she's concerned about his heart rate,which she measures as 64.She's checked it twice.Your knowledge of normal vital signs for a patient this age suggests that his pulse rate is:

A) too slow.
B) too fast.
C) within normal range.
D) not reliable.

Question 5

When you startle a 4-month-old,he throws his arms out,spreads his fingers,then grabs with his fingers and arms.The reaction is known as the:

A) rooting reflex.
B) startle reflex.
C) Moro reflex.
D) scaffolding reflex.

Question 6

What is the stage of development where there are several physiological and psychosocial changes,second only to infancy or adolescence?

A) Late adulthood
B) Middle adulthood
C) Toddler
D) Preschool age

Question 7

During which age group is the body in peak physical condition?

A) Preschool
B) Adolescent
C) Early adult
D) Middle adult

Question 8

You are assessing a female patient with depression.She tells you that her psychologist said that she is dealing with "empty-nest syndrome." What age group is this associated with?

A) Middle adulthood
B) Middle-aged adulthood
C) Late adulthood
D) Early adulthood

Question 9

Which of the following is the term used to describe an infant's reaction to his environment?

A) Attitude
B) Bonding
C) Personality
D) Temperament

Question 10

Patients in late adulthood are likely to face which of the following challenges?

A) Self-worth
B) Hygiene
C) Tax burden
D) All of the above

Question 11

You are assessing a 6-month-old female patient who,according to the parents,is not acting normally.At this stage of development,the patient should be able to do which of the following?

A) Sit alone on the floor
B) Sit upright in a high chair
C) Sleep
D) Respond to the word "no"

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a common psychosocial challenge of late adulthood?

A) Self-destructive behaviors
B) Concern about death and dying
C) Financial burdens
D) Issues of self-worth

Question 13

Patients in which age group tend to be very concerned with body image?

A) School age
B) Adolescence
C) Middle adulthood
D) Early adulthood

Question 14

Middle adulthood is the stage of life from ________ to ________ years.

A) 35; 55
B) 35; 65
C) 41; 60
D) 31; 60

Question 15

In which age group do you anticipate seeing patients who have less efficient cardiovascular systems and a reduction of previous blood volume?

A) Infancy
B) Late adulthood
C) Early adulthood
D) Middle adulthood

Question 16

When you place your finger in an infant's palm,she grasps it with her fingers.This is an example of which reflex?

A) Sucking
B) Palmar
C) Rooting
D) Moro

Question 17

Infancy is defined as the stage of life from birth to:

A) 9 months.
B) 18 months.
C) 15 months.
D) 12 months.

Question 18

Which of the following is the feeling infants get when they know all their needs will be met?

A) Scaffolding
B) Bonding
C) Trust
D) Moro reflex

Question 19

At which of the following stages is toilet-training most likely to begin?

A) Preschool age
B) Infant
C) Toddler
D) School age

Question 20

What is a normal heart rate for a school age child?

A) 140-160/minute
B) 80-130/minute
C) 80-120/minute
D) 70-110/minute

Question 21

You have been dispatched to a shopping mall to assess a 1-month-old female patient that tumbled out of her stroller while her mother was shopping.Upon your arrival,the baby is awake,alert,and happily smiling and cooing at her mom.The mother reports that the child did not appear to suffer any injuries as a result of the fall.As you assess the patient and place your finger in her hand,she grasps it tightly.This is known as the:

A) sucking reflex.
B) Moro reflex.
C) palmar reflex.
D) rooting reflex.

Question 22

You are caring for a 4-month-old male patient who is reported to have vomited five times today.His parents describe no other associated symptoms or complaints.The patient is lying on the couch with a pacifier in his mouth,smiling at you.Developmentally,you would expect a patient of this age to be able to:

A) sit up without assistance.
B) drool without swallowing.
C) say the word "no."
D) have attachment anxiety or fear strangers.

Question 23

Your 89-year-old male patient has called for help because he almost passed out after bringing in his garbage cans from the curb.The patient lives alone and says that he became panicked when he started feeling so lightheaded and dizzy.Patients in this age group often undergo all of the following changes to their health,except:

A) blood volume decreases.
B) increased metabolism.
C) sleep-wake cycle disrupted.
D) deterioration of respiratory system.

Question 24

You have been called to a private residence where a 16-year-old female patient is reported by her parents to be "acting strangely" and possibly "on something." Upon your arrival,the patient is locked in her bedroom refusing to open the door.The patient refuses to speak to you and will only come out if her best friend is present.Your knowledge of life-span development indicates that the following characteristics are common with a patient of this age.

A) Depression and suicide
B) Preoccupation with body image
C) Self-destructive behaviors such as tobacco, alcohol, and drug use
D) All of the above

Question 25

You are assessing a 12-year-old male patient who has been involved in a bicycle accident.This patient would be classified as being in which stage of life?

A) Middle school age
B) School age
C) Adolescent
D) Junior school age

Question 26

Your 4-month-old patient is reported to be irritable and lethargic after feeding poorly for two days.One method for assessing the patient's level of hydration is to gently palpate the soft spots on the surface of the skull.These soft spots are also known as the:

A) fontanelles.
B) acromion process.
C) mandibles.
D) carpals.