EMT Chapter 7

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.

Atherosclerosis is defined as ________.

the buildup of plaque inside blood vessels

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

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

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

Secondary sexual development begins.

Children of which age group are considered toddlers?

1-3 years

The areas of the infant's 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.

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

Increased weight

What is "vital capacity"?

The volume of air moved during the deepest points of respiration

Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns?

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

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.

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

blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight.

Work, family, and stress best describe the life stage known 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.

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

You are dispatched to a public park in the middle of a sprawling subdivision for an arm injury. You arrive to find a crying 5-year-old boy cradling his swollen and deformed left forearm. 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 this boy's pulse to be:

most likely above 90 beats/min

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