Lifespan

  • Neonate

    0 to 1 month old, pulse rate: 90 to 180, respirations: 30 to 60, BP: 50 to 70, Temperature: 98 to 100 F. the younger the person the faster the pulse rate and respirations are. After the first half hour to hour of the neonate the pulse rate can drop to about 120 beats/min and respirations fall to about 30 to 40 breaths.
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    What they are born with

    Moro reflex, Palmar grasp, rooting reflex, sucking reflex. A neonates fontanelles allow the head to be molded, in order to help with birth.
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    Weight

    A neonate weighs between 6 to 8 pounds usually. where their head accounts for about 25% of the body weight.
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    Infants

    1 month to 1 year, pulse rate: 100 to 160, Respirations: 25 to 50, BP: 70 to 95, Temperature: 96.8 to 99.6 F
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    Physical Changes

    The infants fontanelles fuse back after birth. After the first 3 months the posterior fontanelles fuse back and at about 9 to 18 months the anterior fontanelles fuse back. At about 2 months of age the infant is ale to rack objects with their eyes, and should recognize familiar faces. At about 6 months the infants should be able to sit up right and begin to babble. By 12 months the infant should be able to walk with assistance and maybe even know their name. They grow about 30g per day.
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    psychosocial changes

    The infants psychosocial should evolve as they continue to interact and react with the environment. Infants communication with distress is by crying. Parents should know by the tone of the cry, what kind of emotion is being expressed by the infant. The infant should also start ti build relationships. Infants will also learn to develop trust and mistrust to their parents.
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    Toddler

    1 to 3 years old, Pulse Rate: 90 to 150, Respirations: 20 to 30, BP: 80 to 100, Temperature: 96.8 to 99.6 F
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    Physical Changes

    The toddlers lungs will continue to develop more terminal bronchioles and alveoli. They have a loss of passive immunity. Viral infections will start to develop. They also have neuromuscular growth. They also have created more muscle mass and bone density. They have also learned their renal system which where they learn to control their bladder.
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    Psychosocial changes

    This is the time period in a child's life where they are starting to talk and express themselves. At the begging of the toddlers life from 12 months to about 18 months separation anxiety peaks. But as they grow older they will begin to become more independent. Toddlers will also start to interact with other children and begin to play games as well. Toddlers should also learn cause and effect by 18 to 24 months.
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    Preschool age

    3 to 6 years old, Pulse rate: 80 to 140, Respirations: 20 to 25, BP: 80 to 100, Temperature: 98.6 F
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    Physical Change

    begin to use expansive nervous system and the muscles it controls by walking, running, jumping, and playing catch. after that and learning motor activities, preschoolers will have a brain that weights 90% of its final adult life. Muscle mass increases and so does bone density. They are not able to sustain deep or rapid respirations for an extended period of time.
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    psychosocial changes

    They are learning more on how to express themselves and they become more independent. They should also be able to understand and communicate in long sentences. They will become more influenced by their peers and have significant learning and developing.
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    School-Age children

    6 to 12 years old, Pulse Rate: 70 to 120 beats/min, Respirations: 15 to 20 breaths/min, BP: 80-110, Temperature 98.6 F
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    psychosocial changes

    In this stage in the life children become more independent, and parents tent to not devote as much time to their child. They will learn preconventional reasoning where they will act purely so they won't get punished and so they can get what they want. conventional reasoning, where they look for approval from peers and society. Last post conventional reasoning, making decisions based on conscience. begin to develop self-concept and self-esteem.
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    Physical Changes

    vital signs and body gradually approach those observed in adult hood. Children will begin to grow about 4 pounds and 2.5 inches each year. They should also begin to have permanent teeth.
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    Adolescents

    12 to 18 years old, Pulse rate 60 to 100 beats/ min, Respirations:12 to 20 breaths/min, BP: 90 to 110, Temperature: 98.6 F
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    physical changes

    This is where humans experience a 2 to 3 year growth spurt and the body changes. Boys usually experience their growth spurt later rather than girls. The maturation of the human reproductive system changes. Secondary sexual development begins. Enlargement of external reproductive organs. Pubic hair and axillary hair begins to appear. Voice begins to change, girls breast and thighs get bigger. Menstruation begins. Acne can also occur.
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    psychosocial changes

    They will begin to start and gain more control of their lives. They will begin to need more privacy and personal space as well. Self-Consciousness also increases. They may struggle to define themselves. Rebellious behavior is also common in adolescents. They are very fixated on their public image and are scared of being embarrassed.
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    Early Adults

    19 to 40 years of age, Pulse rate 60 to 100 beats/min, Respirations 12 to 20 breaths/min, BP: 90 to 140, Temperature: 98.6 F
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    Physical Changes

    form 19 to 25 the body should be functioning at its optimal level. Lifelong habits, whether positive or negative are solidified. subtle wear and tear on bones and changes in body tissues and muscles begin. weight gain, muscle strength decrease, and reflexes slow.
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    psychosocial change

    Work, Family, Stress.
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    Middle Adults

    41 to 60 years old, Pulse rate 60 to 100 beats/min, Respirations 12 to 20 breaths/min, BP: 90 to 140, Temperature: 98.6 F
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    Physical Changes

    They are vulnerable to vision and hearing loss. Cardiovascular health also begins to become a problem. Also they have a greater chance of getting cancer. This is where the end of menstruation begins as well. they may notice unaware conditions that they have as well. They have higher cholesterol levels and decrease in heart efficiency.
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    psychosocial changes

    They tend to focus on getting their life goals achieved. They have to begin to readjust their lifestyles because this is the time in age where kids are leaving the home. Finances may also become an issue for this stage. Generally their health is stable as well.
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    Older Adults

    ages 61 years and older. Pulse rate 60 to 100 beats/min, Respirations 12 to 20 breaths/min, BP: 90 to 140, Temperature: 98.6 F
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    Physical changes

    Life expectancy is about 78 years of age. Your life expectancy can be affected by the year you were born, the country you were born in even as well. These are based on public health advances, like access to medical care,exercise, and personal behaviors.
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    psychosocial changes

    Rather than them constantly worrying about earring money they tent to focus more on rise in medical care. They tend to think about paying for care as they get older as well. Most elder people will live in homes, because more and more people are not taking in their parents or grandparents to care for them, They face their morality.