JB Learning Final Exam (NEW 2023/ 2024 Update) | Graded A| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct
QUESTION
Capillary refill time is MOST
... [Show More] reliable as an indicator of end-organ perfusion in children younger than:
Answer:
6 years.
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Febrile seizures in a child:
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typically last less than 30 minutes.
QUESTION
Greenstick fractures occur in infants and children because:
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their bones bend more easily than an adult's.
QUESTION
Signs of severe dehydration in an infant include all of the following, EXCEPT:
Answer:
bulging fontanelles.
QUESTION
When administering oxygen to a frightened child, it would be MOST appropriate to:
Answer:
place oxygen tubing through a hole in a paper cup.
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An older woman with osteoporosis presents with pain and deformity to her left hip after she shifted her weight onto her other foot. She has MOST likely experienced a(n):
Answer:
pathologic fracture.
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Common causes of syncope in older patients include all of the following, EXCEPT:
Answer:
vasoconstriction.
QUESTION
Fractures of the pelvis in older patients often occur as the result of a combination of:
Answer:
osteoporosis and low-energy trauma.
QUESTION
Motor nerve neuropathy is characterized by:
Answer:
loss of balance, muscle weakness, and spasms.
QUESTION
When documenting a case of suspected elder abuse, it is MOST important for the EMT to:
Answer:
avoid documenting any unsupported opinions.
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When faced with a situation in which an older patient with a terminal illness is in cardiac arrest, but written documentation regarding the patient's wishes cannot be located, the EMT should:
Answer:
attempt to resuscitate the patient.
QUESTION
With age, the spine stiffens as a result of shrinkage of the intervertebral disc spaces, and the vertebrae become brittle. This increases the risk of:
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compression fractures.
QUESTION
A "silent" heart attack occurs when:
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the usual chest pain is not present.
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A tube from the brain to the abdomen that drains excessive cerebrospinal fluid is called a:
Answer:
shunt.
QUESTION
Airway management can be challenging in patients with Down syndrome because their:
Answer:
teeth are misaligned and they have a large tongue.
QUESTION
Cerebral palsy is a condition that results from damage or injury to the:
Answer:
brain.
QUESTION
Patients with autism:
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have extreme difficulty with complex tasks that require many steps.
QUESTION
When caring for patients with cerebral palsy, it is important to remember that:
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their limbs are often underdeveloped and are prone to injury.
QUESTION
When interacting with an intellectually disabled patient, the best approach is to:
Answer:
ask your team members to wait until you can establish a rapport with the patient. [Show Less]