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Module 2 Development
Vital Signs
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Term
The four vital functions defined as functions necessary for survival.
Definition
1- Breathing
2- Sleeping
3- Eating
4- Elimination
Term
Vital functions maintain ___________ of the organism.
Definition
homeostasis
Term
Vital functions are cyclical in nature. The circadian rhythm is 3 things...

1- ________ directed
2- Occurs every __ hours.
3- Affect all aspects of human
physiology.
Definition
1- Innately
2- 24
Term
Control of vital functions mediated by 2 things
Definition
1- ANS
2- Endocrine System
Term
Endocrine system is composed of ______ that produce and secrete ________.
Definition
- glands
- hormones
Term
The endocrine system regulates __________ function.
Definition
-physiologic
Term
Endocrine changes occur....
Definition
Across the lifespan.
Term
Pre-Natal Endocrine system

- The thyroid forms at __ days gestational age.
Definition
24
Term
Pre-Natal Endocrine System

- Pituitary forms at __ weeks gestational age.
Definition
- 4
Term
Pre- Natal Endocrine System

- Fetal growth is primarily nutrition dependent. The nutrition comes from 2 sources these are...
Definition
1- Mother's nutritional intake
2- Integrity of the placenta
Term
Infancy through adolescence Endocrine System has three primary sets of hormones.

1- ______ hormone
2- _______ and ___________ hormones
3- _________
Definition
1- Growth
2- Thyroid and Parathyroid
3- Androgens
Term
Growth Hormones have 3 functions.
Definition
1- Primary factor in post-natal growth
2- Controls the rate of growth
3- Sustains normal rate of protein synthesis in cartilage and bone.
Term
Thyroid and parathyroid hormones are important for ____, teeth, and brain growth.
Definition
bone
Term
Androgens have two main functions.
Definition
1- Development of secondary sex charact.
2- Contributes to adolescent growth spurts
Term
In the adulthood endocrine system prolonged stress is linked to a decreased ______ system function and increased susceptibility to disease.
Definition
- Immune
Term
The 2 hormones related to physiologic response to stress are
Definition
1- cortisol
2- epinephrine
Term
The endocrine system changes in older adulthood include 3 things.

1- _________ gland failure.
2- _______ sensitivity in target organs.
3- Failure of expected ________ response
Definition
1- Endocrine
2- Decreased
3- adaptive
Term
Endocrine gland failure is related to
Definition
menopause
Term
Decreased sensitivity in target organs is related to
Definition
progressive resistance to anti-diuretic
Term
Failure of expected response is related to
Definition
hypotension in standing
Term
Breathing is the process of
Definition
ventilation and respiration
Term
Ventilation
Definition
The act of taking in oxygen and expelling CO2
Term
Respiration
Definition
the process of gas exchange at the cellular level within the alveoli
Term
Ventilation and respiration involve what 4 systems...
Definition
1- Pulmonary
2- Cardiovascular
3- Nervous
4- Musculoskeletal
Term
Breathing control mechanisms have two interacting systems
Definition
1- Neural
2- Chemical
Term
Breathing control mechanisms impact ____ and _____ of inspiratory muscle contraction.
Definition
- rate
- depth
Term
Expiration has two qualities..
Definition
1- Queit expiration is passive.
2- Forced expiration involves abdominals.
Term
The neural system of breathing control involves two primary brain structures.
Definition
1- Medulla
2- Pons
Term
Medulla
Definition
- Respiratory center in the reticular formation
- Sensitive to morphine, barbiturates
Term
Pons
Definition
- Pnuemotaxic center located in the upper 1/3 of the pns.
-Pneumotaxic center maintains the normal pattern of respiration.
Term
Breathing control has central chemoreceptors and _________ chemoreceptors.
Definition
- peripheral
Term
Central chemoreceptors
Definition
- primary control here
- sensitive to CO2 levels
- location is ventral lateral surfaces of the upper medulla.
Term
Peripheral chemoreceptors located in carotid and aortic bodies have 2 qualities
Definition
- sensitive to arterial oxygen levels
- increased in rate and depth of inspiration in response to a drop in blood oxygen levels.
Term
Action of peripheral chemoreceptors accounts for __% of increased ventilation due to chemical changes.
Definition
-30%
Term
The muscles of inspiration include 9
Definition
1- Diaphragm (phrenic nerve)
2- Intercostalis (intercostal nerves)
3- SCM (accessory nerve, 2)
4- Scalenes (spinal cervical nerves)
5- Serratus Anterior (C5, C6, C7)
6- Pectoralis Major (C5-T1)
7- Pectoralis Minor (C6-C8)
8- Trapezius (accessory n, C3, C4)
9- Erector Spinae (spinal nerves)
Term
The respiratory movements in utero
Definition
- condition respiratory muscles
- stimulate lung development
Term
The newborn breathing pattern
Definition
- nose breather
- irregular breathing pattern
- NB RR 40 (30-60)
Term
The new born resting rate is due to
Definition
- initial low compliance in lungs
- diaphragm has fewer type 1 muscle fibers compared to adult
Term
The breathing pattern can be defined as...
Definition
Changes in respiratory rate from infancy through childhood/adolescence result from structural changes in the lungs, rib cage and lymphatic tissue.
Term
__% of alveoli develop postnatally.
Definition
- 95%
Term
Horizontal angulation of ribs persists until age...
Definition
7
Term
Lymphatic tissue increases until age
Definition
6
Term
Breathing pattern

Age RR
Newborn __- __
_ year old 24- 40
Pre- School __- __
_____ age 18- 30
Adolescence __- __
_________ 12- 20
Definition
- 30- 60
- 1 year old
- 22- 34
- School age
- 12- 16
- Adulthood
Term
Diaphragm is primary muscle of __________ until 5-7 years of age
Definition
inspiration
Term
Adult breathing patterns are an equal combination of diaphragm and _____ movements.
Definition
chest
Term
The 4 point scale measures the four possible components of breathing.
Definition
- Diaphragm (2)
- Chest (2)
- Neck accessory muscles
- abdominal muscles
Term
Breathing coordinates with eating to prevent __________.
Definition
- aspiration
Term
Breathing coordinates with _________ to provide rest and supply energy demands of activity.
Definition
- sleeping
Term
Alteration in breathing ability impacts function in the ___________ infant, child, or adult
Definition
-developing
Term
Chronic lung disease of infancy is often accompanied by
Definition
developmental delay
Term
Asthma impacts
Definition
activity level
Term
Chronic lung disease in adults impacts ability to work and live
Definition
independently
Term
Disease processes in adults are more likely the cause of altered breathing since the _________ system responds to exercise training.
Definition
pulmonary
Term
Circadian rhythm develops by __ weeks GA
Definition
29
Term
Adult circadian rhythm involves
__ - __ hours of sleep and
__ - __ hours awake.
Definition
6- 10 hours sleep
14- 18 hours awake
Term
Non- Rapid Eye Movement is the _______ stage of sleep.
Definition
- initial
Term
Rapid Eye Movement involves
Definition
dream and muscle atonia
Term
In the brain stem the raphae nuclei secretes __________ and locus ceruleus secrets ___________.
Definition
- serotonin
- norepinephrine
Term
The four sleep control mechanisms include
Definition
1- Brain stem
2- Hypothalmus
3- Melatonin from pineal gland
4- reticular activating system must be inhibited by sleep centers for sleep to occur
Term
The newborn has __ hour sleep cycles.
Definition
4
Term
The newborn sleep cycle has 3 qualities
Definition
1- based on nutritional
2- 50% REM sleep
3- 16 hours of sleep per day
Term
At __ to __ months the infant starts to develop stable circadian rhythm.
Definition
2-4
Term
The sleep for infant is due to 3 things
Definition
- increased awake times
- melatonin production increase at 3 mo.
- 40% REM at 3 months
Term
The sleep for a 6 month old is due to
Definition
- night wakefulness
- beginning ability to self regulate and return
Term
At 7 months the infant begins to sleep
Definition
through the night
Term
Daytime sleeping
Definition
recommended 2 naps per day until age 2
Term
The sleep required for child and adolscent
Definition
1- naps continue until age 3
2- child needs 10-12 hours of sleep per night
3- 12- 14 hours of sleep in 24 hour cycle
Term
Sleep needs may ______ near puberty, then _______ near adolescence.
Definition
- decrease
- increase
Term
adolescents require __ hours of sleep per night and usually get less.
Definition
10
Term
Sleep in adulthood averages __ hours per night.
Definition
8
Term
__ hours of sleep per night at 25.
Definition
7
Term
< __ hours of sleep per night at age 75.
Definition
< 5
Term
In sleep for adulthood NREM is __%, REM is __%, and sleep _____ increases with age.
Definition
-75%
-25%
-apnea
Term
Older adult changes in sleep has 4 things
Definition
1- Diminsihed quality of sleep
2- Decreases REM/NREM
(inc time to nod off
inc frequency of waking )
3- increased exercise = improved sleep
4- behavioral changes = improved sleep
(no daytime napping, match sleep
needs to time in bed)
Term
The functional significance of sleep includes
Definition
- Allows NS to recover and promotes learning and memory
- Lack of sleep leads to altered arousal and changes in processing ability
- Children :school and behavior
- Adults: work productivity,
irritability, motivation
Term
Sleep is critical for _____ and ________ at all ages.
Definition
- repair
- healing
Term
Eating
Definition
The process of ingestion and digestion
Term
Control mechanism for ingestion has an ____ phase and ________ phase.
Definition
-oral
-esophageal
Term
Oral phase
Definition
-chewing and swallowing bolus of food
- brain stem control
Term
Esophageal phase
Definition
- upper and lower sphincters
- glossopharyngeal and vagus nn.
Term
Control mechanisms for digestion include 3
Definition
1- hormonal, central and local NS
2- Myenteric plexus and submucosal plexus control muscle wall contractility and secretion of digestive enzymes.
3- Parasymp. and symp. innervation provide neural support for GI reflexes
4- endocrine cells in epithelial walls of stomach and small intestines secrete hormones that contribute to digestion
Term
______, ________, and swallow by 28 weeks GA
Definition
Rooting, sucking
Term
By __ to __ months voluntary control emerges from newborn reflexive rooting, suck and swallow
Definition
2 to 5 months
Term
Coordination of suck, swallow, and __________ critical for weight gain.
Definition
Breathing
Term
The suck swallow breath pattern is a critical _______ coordination pattern for effective feeding in infants.
Definition
complex
Term
anatomic structures have dual roles in respiration and _______
Definition
feeding
Term
_______ differences in newborn oral structures underlie some feeding problems of infancy.
Definition
Anatomic
Term
Newborn mouth and pharynx

-The oral space is ____
- lower jaw is small and _________
- ______ takes up more space
- epiglottis approximates to ____ _____
- larynx is ______ in the neck
- _________ eustachian tube
Definition
- small
- retracted
- tongue
- soft palate
- higher
- horizontal
Term
In infancy the presence of food
Definition
stimulates digetion
Term
Secretion of digestive hormone fosters 4 things.
Definition
1- growth of gastric mucosa
2- gastric motility
3- pancreatic endocrine function
4- liver metabolism
Term
Oral motor behavior shifts from sucking to chewing at __ to __ months.
Definition
5 to 8
Term
Introduction of ____ food based on nutritional need around 6 months.
Definition
solid
Term
Infants _______ birth weight by 1st birthday.
Definition
triple
Term
In childhood 3 things must occur
Definition
1- adequate nutrition through solid food
2- progressive eating control over a variety of textures
3- strong food prefernces can interfere with appropriate nutrition.
Term
Dental development begins during _________
and continues through adolescence.
Definition
-gestation
Term
20 baby teeth by __ years.
Definition
2.5
Term
32 permanent teeth between __ - __ years.
Definition
6 - 18 years
Term
_____ loss in adulthood and elder years due to deterioration of peridontal structures.
Definition
Tooth
Term
Older adults physiological changes in eating and digestion include deacreased (4 things)
Definition
1- sense of taste
2- protein synthesis
3- carbohydrate tolerance
4- insulin receptor sensitivity
Term
Older adults physiological changes in eating and digestion include stable ___ digestion and ______ changes.
Definition
-fat
-liver
Term
Eating and digestion are necessary for ________ of internal chemical balance, growth, and repair of tissues.
Definition
maintenance
Term
Eating is a learned
Definition
activity
Term
Developmental feeding disorders can be _____ and involve multiple _____
Definition
-complex
-systems
Term
Eating habits impact health 2 examples include
Definition
-obesity
-annorexia
Term
Defication includes 4 things
Definition
1- spinal level autonomic reflexes
2- S2-S4
3- involuntary control of internal sphincter
4- voluntary control of external sphincter
Term
Micturation is the complex process of filtration, absorption, and _________
Definition
NS interaction
Term
Micturation dependent on circulatory, endocrine and __ interaction.
Definition
NS
Term
Micturation: ______ function to maintain water and electrolyte balance and regulate plasma concentration.
Definition
kidney
Term
Arterial ___ _________ regulated by kidneys.
Definition
blood pressure
Term
Kidneys regulate ... in elimination
Definition
-volume of renal output
-amount of salt and water in the system
-renin-angiotensin
Term
Fetal development
kidneys develop by __ weeks
Definition
11
Term
Fetal kidneys play a role in ______amniotic fluid
Definition
regulating
Term
_____ controls waste in fetal development.
Definition
Placenta
Term
Rate of fluid intake and output in infacy is __x that of an adult.
Definition
7x
Term
Infant cannot adjust to large changes in ____ volumes which causes an increasked risk for dehydration.
Definition
fluid
Term
Kidney function increases at __ months via hypertrophy of nephrons.
Definition
6
Term
Awareness of bladder fullness around age __.
Definition
2
Term
In childhood external sphincter of bladder control occurs at __ to __ years.
Definition
1 to 4.5 years
Term
Cultural expectations and experience impact ___ of toilet training.
Definition
age
Term
full control of bowel and bladder is typical by __ to __ years.
Definition
4 to 5 years
Term
Renal function _______ with age.
Definition
decreases
Term
Renal function in adulthood includes 6 changes.
Definition
1- loss of nephrons
2- decreased renal mass
3- thickening of membranes
4- decreased renal blood flow
5- decreased gloerular filtration rate
6- decreased levels of renin
Term
Renal function in adulthood impacts medication ________ and excretion
Definition
absorption
Term
Urinary incontinence issues are caused by 3 factors
Definition
1- weakened pelvic floor
2- women affected by childbearing and hormonal changes
3- men effected by prostate disease and treatment
Term
An older adult maintains bowel control in ______ of disease/dimentia.
Definition
absence
Term
Elimination is funtinally significant because it involves the removal of ______.
Definition
toxins
Term
Renal function critically related to ____
Definition
BP
Term
Significant psycho-social issues surrounding elimination include
Definition
- Bowel and bladder control in development is a milestone for children
- untreated incontinence in adults leads to social depression or withdrawl.
Term
look over age relate vital function concerns chart which is last slide in notes of module 2
Definition
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