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LANHAM EMT CH 9 NEWEST 100% VERIFIED
You are transporting a 3-week-old male patient who has a fever and cough to the hospital. When making your radio report, you would advise the emergency department that you are bringing in a(n): - ANSWER Neonate
The systolic blood pressure of a 4-year-old female patient is 110 mmHg. Her mother is concerned because last year at the pediatrician's office the systolic blood pressure was 92 mmHg and now it is higher. How would you respond - ANSWER "Her blood pressure will increase naturally. This is normal and healthy.
A 3-year-old child is very fearful when you listen to his breathing and lungs with the stethoscope. Your best course of action would be to - ANSWER Have the boy watch as you listen to his father's lungs
During which stage of life do most chronic illnesses typically become evident - ANSWER Middle adulthood
A 7-year-old child has fallen and exhibits deformity of his left wrist. He will not cooperate with you as you attempt a closer examination of the wrist. Which statement would be appropriate given the patient's age and behavior - ANSWER "I know that you are scared, but I need to see your hand"
When assessing a neonate, which finding would deserve closer investigation - ANSWER Heart rate of 82 beats per minute
You must assess a crying 7-month-old baby who is vomiting. To best assess this patient, you should - ANSWER Allow the mother to hold the baby
A female patient informs you that she has already gone through menopause. You would realize that - ANSWER She has stopped menstrual periods and can no longer become pregnant
A 16-year-old female patient has a history of bulimia. As a knowledgeable EMT, you would realize that bulimia is - ANSWER Probably rooted in a concern related to her body image
A common concern about the well-being of a female patient in the 41- to 60-year-old age group is - ANSWER Cancer
Which statement is true regarding the maximum life span - ANSWER Almost all persons die before reaching the maximum life span
A 16-year-old male was killed after driving at excessive speeds and then losing control of his car. He was not wearing a seat belt. In an attempt to understand why such a tragedy would occur, you would recognize that - ANSWER Common to this age group is a perceived sense of strength and invulnerability
You have been asked to speak to a local EMT class about caring for patients older than age 60 years. When presenting your material, which point would you emphasize - ANSWER Older adults often do not want to give up their independent lifestyle even if medical conditions necessitate it
Which of these patients would be categorized as a toddler? - ANSWER 28-month-old male
You are caring for an 18-day-old boy with inadequate respirations. Which instruction would you provide to your new partner as she is ventilating him with the bag-valve mask
- ANSWER "Squeeze the bag just enough so that you get a nice rise and fall of his chest."
A mother has called 911 for medical assistance. She states that her 3-month-old son has a rectal temperature of 99.7° F and is not feeding. Which statement would be appropriate when talking with the mother about the infant's temperature - ANSWER "Given his age, a temperature of 99.7° F is normal."
Due to the body systems operating at optimal level and because typically individuals in this age bracket are in excellent physical condition, risky behavior and accidents are the leading causes of death in which stage of development? - ANSWER Early adulthood
The average years of life remaining based on an individual's date of birth is called - ANSWER Life expectancy
A young new mother has called 911 because her baby will not stop crying. On scene, you find a 6-month-old baby who alternates between crying and sleep. Which statement to the mother would be most appropriate given the infant's crying - ANSWER "Does this cry seem different to you?"
When assessing and treating a 15-year-old female patient for abdominal pain, the EMT must remember that - ANSWER A parent's or guardian's consent should be obtained prior to assessment and treatment
An EMT would recognize and categorize a 15-year-old female patient as a(n) - ANSWER Adolescent
The mother of a 9-month-old baby informs you that her child has yet to make any sounds that resemble words or speech. She asks you if this is normal. What is your best response - ANSWER "Babies typically begin making words at 6 months. It may be a good idea to call your pediatrician for additional information."
You are caring for a 6-month-old male patient who is fussy and crying, and who has a fever. Which action would be most appropriate - ANSWER Keep the parents calm even though you are actually caring for the baby
When assessing a sick 3-week-old baby, which finding would be most concerning - ANSWER Mucus occluding both nares
Which statement made by a 49-year-old female patient describes a situation common to those in this life stage - ANSWER "I do not have time to see the doctor about my blood
pressure. I am too busy taking care of my parents"
You have been dispatched to a residence for an 82-year-old female with unknown medical problems. En route to the scene, your partner states, "At 82 years old, she probably has a ton of medical problems." Your response would be - ANSWER "Maybe not, since in late adulthood there is such a wide variety of health status."
Puberty is best described as: - ANSWER Maturation of the sexual organs
After you transfer care of a 77-year-old female patient to the ED nurse, the patient informs the nurse that she has a history of heart problems and is having chest pain. On scene and throughout transport, the patient denied any complaint, despite your repeated inquiry. This has greatly upset your partner since he feels the patient made him look foolish in front of the emergency department staff. Based on your knowledge of the patient's age group, which explanation would you give your partner - ANSWER "Many times persons in this age group will not be forthcoming with all that is going on because they fear losing their independence."
