EMT Chapter 7

The average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age is typically: A. 70 beats/min B. 90 beats/min C. 80 beats/min D. 60 beats/min

A

The human body should be functioning at its optimal level between the ages of: A. 19 and 25 years B. 21 and 30 years C. 18 and 22 years D. 25 and 35 years

A

Which of the following is a physical change that typically occurs in the adolescent age group? A. secondary sexual development begins B. the systolic blood pressure decreases C. the normal pulse rate steadily increases D. muscle and bone growth both decrease

A

Older adults frequently _______ A. experience a decrease in body fat as they age B. take multiple medications C. are unable to overcome medical problems D. are able to increase their muscle mass

B

When you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember that: A. a majority of older patients experience a loss of low-frequency hearing B. age-related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes and ears C. deafness and blindness are a normal part of the process of again D. most older patients are confused due to a decrease in brain cells

B

You are dispatched to a call for a 4-month-old infant with respiratory distress. While you prepare to take care of his child, you must remember that: A. small infants are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times B. an infants head should be placed in a flexed position to prevent obstruction C. assisted ventilations in infants often need to be forceful to inflate their lungs D. the infants proportionately small tongue often causes an airway obstruction

A

A 16-year old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began several hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should: A. avoid asking questions that she will feel uncomfortable answering B. obtaining the majority of your information from one of her parents C. inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible D. recall that patients in this age group prefer not to be treated as adults

C

The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is______. A. too shallow B. too fast C. normal D. too slow

C

Physical changes that typically occur in early adults include an: A. increase in muscle strength and reflexes B. increase in respiratory rate due to increased metabolism C. increase in height because of spinal disc expansion D. increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain.

D

Which of the following is not a common factor that would affect a 75-year-old patients vital signs? A. medical conditions B. overall health C. medications D. increased weight

D