Aemt chapter 9
Which of the following is true concerning communication with people of the Hispanic/Latino culture? A. It is often expected that health care providers will position themselves closer than normal to them. B. Standing too close to them can make them feel uncomfortable. C. It is considered a sign of disrespect to hold eye contact with them. D. They are not comfortable with physical contact.
A. It is often expected that health care providers will position themselves closer than normal to them.
Which of the following is true regarding the health of Pacific Islanders? A. Pacific Islanders are healthier and live longer than westerners. B. They have higher incidence of obesity. C. Stroke is a much more prevalent issue than in western cultures. D. Heart disease is largely uncontrolled in Pacific Island areas.
A. Pacific Islanders are healthier and live longer than westerners.
What change in weight is typically seen in the first week after birth? A. a loss of 10 percent B. a gain of 20 percent C. a gain of 10 percent D. a gain of 30 percent
A. a loss of 10 percent
The ability of the body to sense the orientation of body parts without visual input is called: A. proprioception B. remote orientation C. sensory cuing D. spatial orientation
A. proprioception
What is the term for the average length of time that a group of similar people can expect to live? A. life span B. life expectancy C. old age D. end of life
B. life expectancy
The infant death rate among Native Americans is: A. significantly lower than White Americans B. lower than any other demographic group in the United States C. 40 percent higher than for White Americans D. high despite easy access to health care
C. 40 percent higher than for White Americans
All of the following would be normal heart rates for an infant except ________ beats per minute. A. 120 B. 145 C. 90 D. 160
C. 90
Which of the following is true regarding the Kubler-Ross stages of dying? A. The progression through the stages is always linear. B. People never actually accept the concept of their dying. C. It is normal to move back and forth across the stages. D. Failure to follow the stages of dying is an indicator of a maladaptive response.
C. It is normal to move back and forth across the stages.
Identity vs. role confusion is a developmental stage that occurs during ________________, according to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. A. preschool age B. young adulthood C. adolescence D. school age
C. adolescence
What age range is considered to be young adulthood? A. 19 to 26 years B. 18 to 36 years C. 20 to 35 years D. 19 to 40 years
D. 19 to 40 years
What age group is considered to be late adulthood? A. 55 on B. 41 to 60 C. 60 on D. 65 on
D. 65 on
The use of traditional medicines is common among which one of the following demographics? A. Asians B. Baha'i C. Muslims D. American Indian
D. American Indian
When interacting with a patient of Middle Eastern culture, what is the patient's most likely religious affiliation? A. Judaism B. Christianity C. Baha'i D. Islam
D. Islam
Which reflexive action is active immediately after birth? A. smiling B. mouth breathing C. sucking D. coughing
D. coughing
When approaching a patient of the American Indian culture, it is important to: A. give a firm handshake B. speak in a firm, confident voice C. approach to an intimate distance D. not keep extended eye contact
D. not keep extended eye contact
At what age do children begin to feel the permanence of death? A. eight years B. two years C. six months D. six years
D. six years
