EMT Chapter 6
The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is MOST directly related to:
Shrinkage of the brain.
The low normal systolic blood pressure for a 30-year-old is:
90mm Hg.
Which of the following are noticeable characteristics of a 9-month-old infant?
Places objects in the mouth, pulls himself or herself up
Which group of the following is a physical change that typically occurs in the adolescent age group?
Secondary sexual development begins.
Which of the following statements regarding middle adults is correct?
Cardiovascular health becomes middle an issue in this age group, as does the greater
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 decline in cardiac function that commonly occurs in late adulthood is MOST often
Atherosclerosis
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.
Physical changes that typically occur in early adults include an:
Increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain.
Factors that contribute to 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.
Infants are often referred to as "belly breathers" because:
Their rib cage is less rigid and the ribs sit horizontally.
Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns?
They are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday financial demands.
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
Why does the incidence of diabetes mellitus increase with age?
Decreased physical activity, increased weight gain, and decreased blood sugar levels
Breathing is often more labor intensive in older adults because the:
Elasticity of the lungs decreases.
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.
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.
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.
An infant or small child's airway can be occluded if it is overextended or overflexed because:
The occiput is proportionately large and he trachea is flexible.
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.
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.
When assessing an 80-year-old patient in shock, it is important to remember that:
Age-related changes in the cardiovascular system may make the patient less able to compensate for decreased perfusion.
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.