Nurs 3628 sherpath notes - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 1 – growth and development • Although heredity determines each individual’s growth rate, the normal pace of growth for all children falls into four distinct patterns: o A rapid pace from birth to 2 years o A slower pace from 2 years to puberty o A rapid pace from puberty to approximately 15 years o A sharp decline from 16 years to approximately 24 years, when full adult size is reached • Newborn – Birth 1month • Infancy – 1month  1 year • Toddlerhood – 1 ...

Respiratory System: • Upper respiratory tract - nose, pharynx, and larynx • Lower respiratory tract - trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and lungs including alveoli Upper airway • The main function of the upper respiratory system is to filter, warm, and humidify inhaled air. Nose & pharynx: • Air enters the body through the nares or nostrils, two nasal cavities lined with mucous membrane. • Infants are obligate nasal breathers until at least 2 months of age. • Air can also e...