Deck 8: Lifespan Development

Question 1

Your friend has asked you to check on her two month old girl, who is asleep. The baby has a breathing rate of 40 breaths per minute and a heart rate of 130 beats per minute. The baby continues to sleep while you remove the baby's blanket, touch her arms, legs, and chest and then pick her up. You should

A) check on the baby every few hours to make sure she is still asleep and alright.
B) call for emergency treatment because you believe the baby may be in a medical crisis.
C) identify the baby's signs and symptoms as normal for her age and tell your friend not to worry.
D) suggest that the baby's pediatrician is called in the morning in case she has a cold.

Answer 1

call for emergency treatment because you believe the baby may be in a medical crisis.

Question 2

You would expect to find an open fontanel on which part of an 8 month old boy's head?

A) The top
B) The rear
C) The front
D) The temples

Answer 2

The top

Question 3

An 11 month old baby girl does not make eye contact with anyone or respond to her name, but she is trying to crawl and can sit alone without support. You determine that, for her age, the girl has

A) advanced motor and social skills.
B) delayed motor skills but has advanced social skills.
C) the right motor skills but delayed social skills.
D) delayed motor and social skills.

Answer 3

delayed motor and social skills.

Question 4

You are examining a 20 month old boy. Behavior that would be normal during the examination for a boy this age is

A) crying continually throughout the exam.
B) following simple directions during the exam.
C) displaying the Moro reflex when touched.
D) a lack of modesty when clothes are removed.

Question 5

The average age for completion of toilet training is

A) 30 months.
B) 18 months.
C) 22 months.
D) 28 months.

Question 6

You are examining a 25 month old girl when she begins to cry. The best way to handle this situation is to

A) ignore her behavior and focus on the exam so you can finish quickly.
B) talk to the girl at eye level and tell her it is okay if she needs to cry.
C) tell the girl that she is brave and does not need to be frightened.
D) stand over the girl and reassure her with your professional authority.

Question 7

A 9 month old baby waves "bye-bye." This is an example of a

A) motor skill.
B) physiologic skill.
C) cognitive skill.
D) psychosocial skill.

Question 8

You are examining a three month old baby boy. A concern that you have during the baby's examination is that he may

A) put one of your instruments in his mouth.
B) be fearful of you because you are a stranger.
C) roll off the examination table.
D) not respond to pain during the exam.

Question 9

Which risk is more common in early adulthood than in any other age group?

A) Eating disorders.
B) Self-endangerment.
C) Suicide.
D) Peer pressure.

Question 10

You are examining an eight year old boy with a broken arm. During the examination, you should

A) ask the boy to talk to you about his school to distract him.
B) keep your instruments out of the boy's vision and reach.
C) reassure him that the exam and treatment will not cause him pain.
D) try to perform the exam with the boy's shirt on.

Question 11

Which sleeping habit is more common in the geriatric population?

A) Spending more time in deep sleep
B) Sleeping soundly without waking up
C) Taking frequent naps during the day
D) Falling asleep quickly at night

Question 12

You are examining a 96 year old woman at an emergency scene. The best way to approach her examination is to

A) use an authoritative tone so she can focus on responding to your questions.
B) talk with her about her medical history and symptoms in a friendly manner.
C) ask people nearby about her medical history and what happened at the scene.
D) use elder speak techniques so she can comprehend what you are saying.

Question 13

You should expect a 5 month old female child to be able to

A) pull herself up to a standing position.
B) put small objects into a large container.
C) bring an object she has grasped to her mouth.
D) successfully sit upright without support.

Question 14

A physical trait which is associated with infants and young children is

A) a flexible chest wall.
B) increased alveoli.
C) firm tracheal rings.
D) wide nasal passages.

Question 15

You expect a six month old baby boy to be able to

A) sit alone without support.
B) respond to "no."
C) know his own name.
D) grasp dangling objects.

Question 16

You need to examine a ten month old baby girl. The best way to approach this examination is to

A) keep her covered as much as possible during the exam.
B) separate her from her caregiver to perform the exam quickly.
C) distract her with a bright flashlight or quick hand movements.
D) look her directly in the eyes while you talk to her caregiver.

Question 17

During an examination of a 24 month old baby boy, you should

A) ask the boy if it is okay to start the examination.
B) talk to the boy about the examination process.
C) pick up the boy and perform the examination on your lap.
D) remove the boy's clothing before the examination begins.

Question 18

You are examining a 17 year old boy at an emergency scene. The boy has a heart rate of 80 beats per minute, a respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute and a systolic blood pressure of 120 mm Hg. You determine that his vital signs

A) indicate a need for emergency medical treatment.
B) are slightly below the normal average for his age.
C) are slightly above the normal average for his age.
D) are normal for his age group.

Question 19

The onset of menstruation in a 14 year old girl can cause

A) fear.
B) suicidal thoughts.
C) anti-social behavior.
D) depression.

Question 20

A boy who is four years old is at which stage of human development?

A) Early Childhood
B) School-age
C) Late Toddler
D) Preschooler

Question 21

A reaction to cold that you would NOT see in a newborn is

A) kicking.
B) shivering.
C) making a fist.
D) crying.

Question 22

At an emergency scene you are examining a baby of unknown age. You notice the baby is babbling, has small teeth eruptions and is making eye contact with you. You determine from these signs that the baby is

A) four months of age.
B) five months of age.
C) three months of age.
D) six months of age.

Question 23

A typical sign of motor development in an infant boy 10 months of age is

A) recognizing his own name.
B) pulling himself into a sitting position.
C) walking with some assistance.
D) reacting with frustration to restrictions.

Question 24

You are examining a four year old boy who is very nervous during the examination. His breathing is 24 breaths per minute with a heart rate of 85. You conclude that he

A) is suffering from a mild cold.
B) needs medical treatment.
C) has signs associated with abuse.
D) appears normal for his age.

Question 25

The correct vital signs for a girl in the fifth grade are

A) a heart rate of 60 beats per minute and a systolic blood pressure of 70 mm Hg.
B) a systolic blood pressure of 130 mm Hg and a heart rate of 50 beats per minute.
C) a respiratory rate of 40 breaths per minute and a heart rate of 120 beats per minute.
D) a systolic blood pressure of 120 mm Hg and a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute.

Question 26

Physiological changes during adolescence include

A) decreased heart rate, decreased systolic blood pressure, and increased respiratory rate.
B) increased heart rate, decreased systolic blood pressure, and decreased respiratory rate.
C) increased heart rate, increased systolic blood pressure, and decreased respiratory rate.
D) decreased heart rate, increased systolic blood pressure, and decreased respiratory rate.

Question 27

The average age of menarche in the United States is

A) 11.5 years.
B) 10.5 years.
C) 12.5 years.
D) 13.5 years.

Question 28

Which of the following statements about adolescence is correct?

A) Eating disorders are most common in this age group.
B) Adolescents are not at increased risks for substance abuse.
C) Unpredictable actions are not a trait of this age group.
D) All of these are correct.

Question 29

Which of these vital signs are normal for early adulthood?

A) Heart rate of 60 beats per minute, respiratory rate of 26 breaths per minute and blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg.
B) Heart rate of 50 beats per minute, respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute and blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg.
C) Heart rate of 70 beats per minute, respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute and blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg.
D) Heart rate of 80 beats per minute, respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute and blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg.

Question 30

Physiological changes associated with middle adulthood affect the

A) urinary system.
B) nerve cells.
C) hormone levels.
D) gastrointestinal system.

Question 31

When talking to an 88 year old female during an examination, you should speak

A) with a decreased speaking speed.
B) with a normal speaking volume.
C) directly into her ear.
D) with simpler vocabulary and grammar.

Question 32

Which normal physiological change is associated with late adulthood?

A) Decrease in diastolic blood pressure.
B) Increase in pancreatic secretions.
C) Decrease in temperature sensitivity.
D) Increase in saliva production.

Question 33

You are examining a 16 year old female, and you need some information on her medical history. The best way to approach this situation is to

A) assure her everything will be okay so long as she is honest.
B) tell her that she must provide you with this information.
C) ask her to provide you with her history in a friendly manner.
D) leave the room without her mother to discuss her medical history.

Question 34

Maximum life expectancy for humans is

A) 105 years of age.
B) 78 years of age.
C) 120 years of age.
D) 90 years of age.