EMT chapter 7 quiz
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.
The average pulse rate of persons between 19 and 60 years of age is typically:
70 beats/min
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
Which of the following is a physical change that typically occurs in the adolescent age group?
secondary sexual development begins
The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is MOST directly related to:
shrinkage of the brain
Why do middle adults commonly experience financial concerns?
they are preparing for retirement but must still manage everyday financial demands
rooting reflex
an infant's reflex that occurs when something touches an infant's cheek and the infant instinctively turns his or her head toward the touch
An infant's blood pressure typically increases with age because:
blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight
Children of which age group are considered toddlers?
1-3 years
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%
anxious-avoidant attachment
A bond between an infant and his or her parent or caregiver in which the infant is repeatedly rejected and develops an isolated lifestyle that does not depend on the support and care of others.
secure attachment
A bond between an infant and his or her parent or caregiver, in which the infant understands that his or her parents or caregivers will be responsive to his or her needs and take care of him or her when he or she needs help.
conventional reasoning
A type of reasoning in which a child looks for approval from peers and society.
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
Post conventional reasoning
a type of reasoning in which a child bases decisions on his or her conscience
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
Mororeflex
an infant reflex in which the infant opens his or her arms wide, spreads the fingers, and seems to grab at things
Work, family, and stress best describe the life stage known as:
early adulthood
The areas of the infant's skull that have not yet fused together are called ___________.
fontanelles
Physical changes that typically occur in early adults include an:
increase in fatty tissue, which leads to weight gain
Which of the following is NOT a common factor that would affect a 75-year-old patient's 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
You are dispatched to a public park in the middle of a sprawling for an arm injury. You arrive to find a crying 5-year-old 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
Atherocsclerosis is defined as __________
the blockage of a coronary artery
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
What is vital capacity?
the volume of air moved during the deepest points of repiration
