EMT104 Chapter 7 Navigate 2 Quiz
The decline in cardiac function that commonly occurs in late adulthood is MOST often related to:
Atherosclerosis
Many effects of aging can be diminished by ___________.
Regular exercise.
Children of which age group are considered toddlers?
1-3 years
At what age does separation anxiety typically peak in infants and small children?
10-18 months
What is the normal pulse rate for an infant?
100-160 beats per minute.
What is the 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.
The average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age is typically:
70 beats/min.
The pulse rate of a child from ages 6 to 12 years is approximately:
70 to 120 beats/min.
At present, the average life expectancy is ________ years, while the maximum life expectancy is estimated at ________ years.
78, 120
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.
The low normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is:
90 mm Hg.
Age related changes in the renal system result in:
A decreased ability to clear wastes from the body and a decreased ability to conserve fluids when needed.
High-risk behaviors usually peak during ________.
Adolescence.
Secondary sexual development occurs during ________.
Adolescence.
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.
Which of the following is an anatomical difference between children and adults?
An infant's tongue is proportionately larger than an adult's.
Which of the following statements regarding an infant's vital signs is correct?
An infants body temperature is typically higher than a preschooler's
Which of the following statements regarding psychosocial development in the adolescent age group is correct?
Antisocial behavior and peer pressure peak around 14 to 16 years of age.
Atherosclerosis is defined as ________.
Blockage of coronary artery.
An infant's blood pressure typically increases with age because:
Blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight.
Age-related shrinkage of the brain increases the risk of ___________.
Brain injury.
Which of the following statements regarding middle adults is correct?
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?
Decreased physical activity, increased weight gain, and decreased insulin production.
Breathing is often more difficult in older adults because the:
Elasticity of the lungs decreases.
The area of an infant's skull that have not yet fused together are called ________.
Fontanelles
You 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:
His ability to physiologically compensate for his injury may be impaired due to an inability to increase cardiac output.
Physical changes that typically occur in early adults include an:
Increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain.
Factors that contribute the a decline in the vital capacity of an elderly patient include all of the following, EXCEPT:
Increased surface area available for air exchange.
Which of the following is NOT a common factor that would affect a 75-year-old patient's vital signs?
Increased weight.
In late adults, the amount of air left in the lungs after expiration of the maximum amount of air:
Increases, which hampers diffusion of gases because of stagnant air that remains in the alveoli.
Children from 1 month to 1 year of age are called ________.
Infants.
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 statements regarding age-related changes in the nervous system is correct?
Interconnections between brain cells often prevent a loss of knowledge or skill, despite a loss of neurons.
According to the terminal drop hypothesis:
Mental function is presumed to decline in the 5 years preceding death.
The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is ________.
Normal
Which of the following are noticeable characteristics of a 9-month-old infant?
Places objects in the mouth, pulls himself or herself up.
An infant or small toddler would MOST likely gain trust in an individual who:
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:
Responds to her name but is fearful of your presence.
________ is a critical stage in the development of conscience-based decision making.
School age
Which of the following is a physical change that typically occurs in the adolescent age group?
Secondary sexual development begins.
In contrast to secure attachment, anxious-avoidant attachment occurs when a child:
Shows little emotional response to a parent or caregiver following repeated rejection.
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.
Older adults frequently ___________.
Take multiple medications.
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.
An infant or small child's airway can be occluded if it is overextended or overflexed because:
The occiput is proportionately large and the trachea is flexible.
Infants often fall head first because ___________.
Their head is large and heavy in proportion to their body.
Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns?
They are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday financial demands.
Which of the following statements regarding toddlers and preschoolers is correct?
Toddlers and preschoolers commonly experience upper respiratory infections because of a loss of passive immunity.
In preconventional reasoning, children:
act almost purely to avoid punishment and to get what they want.
