EMT Chapter 7 Quiz
Which of the following is a physical change that typically occurs in the adolescent age group?
Secondary sexual development begins
What is normal respiratory rate for an adult
12-20 breaths/min
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%
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 mm Hg
Congenital abnormalities are the leading cause of death in which age group?
Neonates
Changes in which of the following body systems can result in the most debilitating of age-related illnesses?
Nervous
Which age group is most likely to suffer from diabetes?
Older adults
Which of the following affects vital signs the most in older adults?
Overall health of the patient
Which of the following statements is true about the physiology of older adults?
The metabolic rate in the older brain does not change
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
Children of which age group are considered toddlers
1-3 years
The areas of the infants skull that have not yet fused together are called
fontanelles
The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is MOST directly related to
shrinkage of the brain
In preconventional reasoning, children
Act almost purely to avoid punishment and to get what they want
At what stage do vital signs begin to level off within adult ranges?
Adolescent
Which life stage is apt to be characterized by antisocial behavior and peer pressure?
Adolescent
Which of the following conditions is an infant most likely to have?
Airway obstruction
An infant's blood pressure typically increases with age because
Blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight
Which of the following is NOT a common factor that would affect a 75 year old patients vital signs?
Increased weight
A 16 year old 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
Which of the following should be expected when you assess a 76-year-old patient's pupils?
Slower pupillary reaction
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 a coronary artery
Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns?
They are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday financial demands
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 age as
early adulthood
diastolic blood pressure tends to _____________ with age
increase
Physical changes that typically occur in early adults include an
increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain
The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is
normal
Why is a neonate's head more "moldable"?
the fontanelles have not yet fused to form the skull.
What is vital capacity?
volume of air moved during the deepest points of respiration