EMT Chapter 7/8 Quiz

the human body should be functioning at its optimal level between the ages of:

19 and 25 years.

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

70 beats/min.

a normal systolic blood pressure for a 30 year old is between :

90 and 140 mmhg

which of the following conditions or situations presents the MOST unique challenge to the EMT when immobilizing an elderly patient on a long backboard?

abnormal spinal curvature

Children of which age group are considered toddlers?

1-3 years

which of the following is NOT a common factor that would affect a 75 year old's vital signs?

Increased weight.

When pulling a patient, you should extend your arms no more than ________ in front of your torso.

15-20 inches.

in pre conventional reasoning, children ....

act almost purely to avoid punishment and to get what they want.

when you are communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember that

age related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes/ears

which of the following statements regarding an emergency patient move is correct?

an emergency move is performed before the primary assessment and treatment.

physical changes that typically occur in many adults include ?

an increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain.

an emt may injure his or her back even if it is straight, if the?

back is bent forward at the hips.

An infant's blood pressure typically increases with age because:

blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight.

It is essential that you ____________ your equipment to prevent the spread of disease.

decontaminate

upon arriving at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you find a single patient still seated in his car. there are no scene hazards. as you approach the vehicle, you note that the patient is semiconscious and has a large laceration to his forehead. you should:

direct your partner to apply manual in-line support of the patient's head.

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

fontanelles

you are attending to a 34 year old male patient who requires transport to the hospital for assessment of his chronic back pain. the patient weighs over 750 pounds. your bariatric stretcher has a wider surface area to allow for :

increased patient comfort and dignity.

In contrast to typical wheeled ambulance stretchers, features of a bariatric stretcher include:

increased stability from a wider wheelbase.

the MOST serious consequences a poorly planned or rushed patient move is:

injury to you or your patient.

a 16 year old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal converging that began several hours ago. During your assessment, you should?

inquire about the possibility of being pregnant in private, if possible.

To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient, you should:

keep the weight as close to your body as possible.

The proper technique for using the power grip is to:

lift with your palms up.

which of the following is the MOST appropriate device to use when immobilizing a patient with a suspected spinal injury?

long backboard

the respiratory rate of 30 breaths/min in an infant is ________.

normal

you are attending to a 26 year old female who is 34 weeks pregnant with her first child. your patient has been having over abdominal pains and cramping for the past two hours. in placing your patient on the stretcher and preparing her for transport, you should place her:

on her left side.

To protect a restrained patient and prevent him from using leverage to break free, the EMT should secure __________.

one arm above the head.

When moving a conscious, weak patient down a flight of stairs, you should:

place the wheeled stretcher at the bottom of the stairs and carry the patient down the stairs with a stair chair.

the ______ is both the mechanical weight-bearing base of the spinal column and the fused central posterior section of the pelvic girdle.

sacrum

which of the following is a change that typically occurs in the adolescent age group?

secondary sexual development begins.

you are attending to a 22 year old female patient who has overdosed. the patient is unresponsive in an upstairs bedroom. the most appropriate way to bring the patient downstairs is:

secured to a fracture board with the strongest provider at the head end.

the risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is MOST directly related to:

shrinkage of the brain.

You are dispatched to a call for a 4-month-old infant with respiratory distress. While you prepare to take care of this child, you must remember that:

small infants are nose breathers and require clear nasal passages at all times.

as you and your partner are carrying a stable patient down a flight of stairs in a stair chair, you feel a sudden, sharp pain in your lower back. you should:

stop the move and request additional lifting assistance.

Older adults frequently ___________.

take multiple medications.

Arteriosclerosis is defined as

the blockage of a coronary artery

which of the following statements regarding patient weight distribution is correct?

the majority of a horizontal patient's weight is in the torso.

which of the following describes the moro reflex?

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

Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns?

they are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday financial obligations.

To facilitate a safe and coordinated move, the team leader should:

use preparatory commands to initiate any moves.