emt ch 7

Which of the following statements regarding toddlers and preschoolers is correct?

1.Toddlers and preschoolers commonly experience upper respiratory infections because of the loss of passive immunity

When assessing an 80-year-old patient in shock, it is important to remember that:

1.age-related changes in the cardiovascular system may make the patient less able to compensate for decreased perfusion.

The decline in cardiac function that commonly occurs in late adulthood is MOST often related to

1.atherosclerosis

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

1.blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight

ou suspect that a 75-year-old man has internal injuries after he fell and struck his ribs and abdomen on the corner of a table. When assessing and treating an injured patient of this age, you must recall that:

1.his ability to physiologically compensate for his injury may be impaired due to an inability to increase cardiac output.

In contrast to secure attachment, anxious-avoidant attachment occurs when a child

1.hows little emotional response to a parent or caregiver following repeated rejection.

Factors that contribute to a decline in the vital capacity of an elderly patient include all of the following, EXCEPT:

1.increased surface area available for air exchange.

n late adults, the amount of air left in the lungs after expiration of the maximum amount of air:

1.increases, which hampers diffusion of gases because of the stagnant air that remains in the alveoli

In preconventional reasoning, children:

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

Breathing is often more difficult in older adults because the:

1. elasticity of the lungs decreases

At what age does separation anxiety typically peak in infants and small children?

1.10 to 18 months

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

1.19 and 25 years.

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

1.70 beats/min.

The pulse rate of a child from ages 6 to 12 years is approximately:

1.70 to 120 beats/min

At present, the average life expectancy is ________ years, while the maximum life expectancy is estimated at ________ years.

1.78, 120

The anterior fontanelle fuses together between the ages of:

1.9 and 18 months

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

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

Which of the following is an anatomic difference between children and adults

1.An infant's tongue is proportionately larger than an adult's

Which of the following statements regarding psychosocial development in the adolescent age group is correct?

1.Antisocial behavior and peer pressure peak around 14 to 16 years of age

Which of the following statements regarding middle adults is correct?

1.Cardiovascular health becomes an issue in this age group, as does the greater incidence of cancer

Why does the incidence of diabetes mellitus increase with age?

1.Decreased physical activity, increased weight gain, and decreased insulin production

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

1.Increased weight

Which of the following statements regarding age-related changes in the nervous system is correct?

1.Interconnections between brain cells often prevent a loss of knowledge or skill, despite a loss of neurons

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

1.Secondary sexual development begins.

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

1.inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.

According to the terminal drop hypothesis:

1.mental function is presumed to decline in the 5 years preceding death.

An infant or small toddler would MOST likely gain trust in a person who

1.provides an organized, routine environment

You are assessing a 13-month-old female who is running a fever and has been vomiting. While you are performing your physical examination on this child, you will MOST likely find that she:

1.responds to her name but is fearful of your presence.

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:

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

With increasing age, the heart must work harder to move the blood effectively because:

1.the blood vessels become stiff