EMT Chapter 7

Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns?

They are preparing for retirement, but must still manage everyday financial demands

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

shrinkage of the brain

The anterior fontanelle fuses together between the ages of:

9 and 18 months

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

90 and 140 mm Hg

Which of the following physical changes typically occur in the adolescent age group?

secondary sexual development

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

blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight

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

70 beats/min

Children of which age group are considered toddlers?

1-3 years

What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?

12-20 breaths/minute

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

19 and 25 years

Kidney function declines by __________ between the ages of 20 and 90 years.

50%

Post-Conventional Reasoning

A type of reasoning in which a child bases decisions on his or her conscience

Which of the following statements regarding an infant's vital signs is correct?

An infant's normal body temperature is typically higher than a preschooler's

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

What is "vital capacity"?

The volume of air moved during the deepest points of respiration

Anxious-avoidant attachment:

a bond between an infant and his or her caregiver in which the infant is repeatedly rejected and develops an isolated lifestyle

Secure attachment

a bond between an infant and his or her parents in which the infant understands that the parents will be responsive to his or her needs

Conventional Reasoning:

a type of reasoning in which a child looks for approval from peers and society

In preconventional 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 and ears

Work, family, and stress best describe the life stage known as:

early adulthood

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

fontanelles

Physical changes that typically occur in early adults include an:

increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain

Which of the following is NOT a common factor that would affect a 75 yo patient's vital signs?

increased weight

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

inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible

You are dispatched to a public park in the middle of a sprawling subdivision for an arm injury. You arrive to find a 5 yo boy cradling his swollen and deformed left arm. His friends tell you that he was holding onto the bars of the play structure and that his arm "snapped" when he jumped into the sand below. You would expect his pulse to be:

most likely above 90 beats/minute.

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

normal

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

Older adults frequently _____________.

take multiple medications

Atherosclerosis is defined as ____________.

the blockage of the coronary artery

An infant or small child's airway can be occluded (closed) if it is overextended or overflexed because:

the occiput is proportionately large and the trachea is flexible

Moro Reflex

An infant reflex in which the infant opens his or her arms wide, spreads the fingers, and seems to grab at things.

Rooting Reflex:

An infant reflex that occurs when something touches an infant's cheek and the infant instinctively turns his or her head toward the touch