Deck 4: Special Populations

Question 1

The ________ age group seeks privacy and relates better with peers.

Answer 1

Adolescent

Question 2

An infant from birth to 28 days of life is called a _____________.

Answer 2

Neonate

Question 3

The _____________patient is more prone to tissue injury due to a reduced amount of adipose tissue, a loss of skin elasticity, and an increased tolerance to pain.

Answer 3

Geriatric

Question 4

The ________________patient should have a roll placed under the right hip to facilitate blood flow.

Question 5

The________________ patient is best served and has a better chance of survival if treated within the "golden hour."

Question 6

Match the age appropriately.

-6 months

A) Age at which the testicle has descended.
B) Age at which the epiphysis is closed.
C) Age considered a geriatric patient.
D) Age at which all fontanels are closed.
E) Age when a pediatric patient can shiver to generate heat.

Question 7

Match the age appropriately.

-1 year

A) Age at which the testicle has descended.
B) Age at which the epiphysis is closed.
C) Age considered a geriatric patient.
D) Age at which all fontanels are closed.
E) Age when a pediatric patient can shiver to generate heat.

Question 8

Match the age appropriately.

-19 months

A) Age at which the testicle has descended.
B) Age at which the epiphysis is closed.
C) Age considered a geriatric patient.
D) Age at which all fontanels are closed.
E) Age when a pediatric patient can shiver to generate heat.

Question 9

Match the age appropriately.

-20

A) Age at which the testicle has descended.
B) Age at which the epiphysis is closed.
C) Age considered a geriatric patient.
D) Age at which all fontanels are closed.
E) Age when a pediatric patient can shiver to generate heat.

Question 10

Match the age appropriately.

-Over 65

A) Age at which the testicle has descended.
B) Age at which the epiphysis is closed.
C) Age considered a geriatric patient.
D) Age at which all fontanels are closed.
E) Age when a pediatric patient can shiver to generate heat.

Question 11

Describe the special considerations that must be made in the plan of care when completing pediatric surgery.

Question 12

Describe special considerations that must be made in the plan of care for the obese patient in surgery.

Question 13

Describe special considerations that must be made in the plan of care for the trauma patient.