Chapter 7 and 35 Quiz

The average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age is typically:

70 beats/min

When immobilizing a patient with a kyphotic spine to a long backboard, the EMT would most likely have to:

place blankets behind the patient's head

Blood levels of medications may rise in the elderly, sometimes to topic levels. This is MOST likely due to:

renal insufficiency

An infant's blood pressure typically decreases with age because....

blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight

Which of the following describes the Moro reflex?

The neonate opens his or her arms wide, spread his or her fingers, and seems to grasp at something after being startled.

Common causes of depression in the elderly include all of the following, EXCEPT:

an acute onset of dementia

The areas of the infant's skull that have not yet fused together are called ____.

fontanelles

The leading cause of death in the geriatric patient is:

heart disease

You are assessing a 70 year old female who complains of intense thirst, frequent urination, and dizziness. She has a history of type 2 diabetes, heart diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. Her blood glucose reads "high". She is conscious, but confused. Her blood pressure is 92/52 mmHg, her pulse rate is 130 beats/min and weak, and her respirations are 22 breaths/min and shallow. This patient's clinical presentation is MOST consistent with:

hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nontoxic syndrome

Which of the following is not a common factor that will affect a 75-year-old patient's vital signs?

increased weight

A 16-year old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began several hours ago. During your assessment, you should:

inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.

An abdominal aortic aneurysm:

is often the result of hypertension and atherosclerosis

The stopped posture of some older people, which gives them a humpback appearance, is called:

kyphosis

The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is ___.

normal

An 84 year old male fell a week ago and has been bedridden since then. Today, he presents with an altered mental status. His skin is pale and cold and his respirations are rapid and shallow. The EMT should suspect:

systemic infection

The emt should suspect left-sided heart failure in the geriatric patient who present with:

tachypnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

Older adults frequently ___.

take multiple medications

Atherosclerosis is defined as ____.

the blockage of a coronary artery

In contrast to younger patients, older patients are more prone to a decrease in blood pressure (BP) upon standing because:

the body is less able to adapt the BP to rapid postural changes

A 77 year old female presents with an acute onset of altered mental status. Her son is present and advises that she has a history of hypertension, atrial fibrillation, type 2 diabetes, and glaucoma. He further advises that she takes numerous medications and that she is normally alert. When you assess this patient, it is important to note that:

the patient is experiencing delirious behavior, which suggests a new health problem.

Why do middle adult commonly experience financial concerns?

they are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday financial demands