Question 1

You would expect to find an open fontanel on which part of an 8 month old boy's head?

Accepted Answer

A)  The top 
B)  The rear 
C)  The front 
D)  The temples 
A)  The top 
B)  The rear 
C)  The front 
D)  The temples A

Question 2

You should expect a 5 month old female child to be able to

Accepted Answer

A)  pull herself up to a standing position. 
B)  put small objects into a large container. 
C)  bring an object she has grasped to her mouth. 
D)  successfully sit upright without support. 
A)  pull herself up to a standing position. 
B)  put small objects into a large container. 
C)  bring an object she has grasped to her mouth. 
D)  successfully sit upright without support. C

Question 3

You are examining a 17 year old boy at an emergency scene. The boy has a heart rate of 80 beats per minute, a respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute and a systolic blood pressure of 120 mm Hg. You determine that his vital signs

Accepted Answer

A)  indicate a need for emergency medical treatment. 
B)  are slightly below the normal average for his age. 
C)  are slightly above the normal average for his age. 
D)  are normal for his age group. 
A)  indicate a need for emergency medical treatment. 
B)  are slightly below the normal average for his age. 
C)  are slightly above the normal average for his age. 
D)  are normal for his age group. D

Question 4

Which sleeping habit is more common in the geriatric population?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spending more time in deep sleep 
B)  Sleeping soundly without waking up 
C)  Taking frequent naps during the day 
D)  Falling asleep quickly at night 
A)  Spending more time in deep sleep 
B)  Sleeping soundly without waking up 
C)  Taking frequent naps during the day 
D)  Falling asleep quickly at night

Question 5

You are examining a four year old boy who is very nervous during the examination. His breathing is 24 breaths per minute with a heart rate of 85. You conclude that he

Accepted Answer

A)  is suffering from a mild cold. 
B)  needs medical treatment. 
C)  has signs associated with abuse. 
D)  appears normal for his age. 
A)  is suffering from a mild cold. 
B)  needs medical treatment. 
C)  has signs associated with abuse. 
D)  appears normal for his age.

Question 6

An 11 month old baby girl does not make eye contact with anyone or respond to her name, but she is trying to crawl and can sit alone without support. You determine that, for her age, the girl has

Accepted Answer

A)  advanced motor and social skills. 
B)  delayed motor skills but has advanced social skills. 
C)  the right motor skills but delayed social skills. 
D)  delayed motor and social skills. 
A)  advanced motor and social skills. 
B)  delayed motor skills but has advanced social skills. 
C)  the right motor skills but delayed social skills. 
D)  delayed motor and social skills.

Question 7

You are examining a 96 year old woman at an emergency scene. The best way to approach her examination is to

Accepted Answer

A)  use an authoritative tone so she can focus on responding to your questions. 
B)  talk with her about her medical history and symptoms in a friendly manner. 
C)  ask people nearby about her medical history and what happened at the scene. 
D)  use elder speak techniques so she can comprehend what you are saying. 
A)  use an authoritative tone so she can focus on responding to your questions. 
B)  talk with her about her medical history and symptoms in a friendly manner. 
C)  ask people nearby about her medical history and what happened at the scene. 
D)  use elder speak techniques so she can comprehend what you are saying.

Question 8

You are examining a 16 year old female, and you need some information on her medical history. The best way to approach this situation is to

Accepted Answer

A)  assure her everything will be okay so long as she is honest. 
B)  tell her that she must provide you with this information. 
C)  ask her to provide you with her history in a friendly manner. 
D)  leave the room without her mother to discuss her medical history. 
A)  assure her everything will be okay so long as she is honest. 
B)  tell her that she must provide you with this information. 
C)  ask her to provide you with her history in a friendly manner. 
D)  leave the room without her mother to discuss her medical history.

Question 9

Your friend has asked you to check on her two month old girl, who is asleep. The baby has a breathing rate of 40 breaths per minute and a heart rate of 130 beats per minute. The baby continues to sleep while you remove the baby's blanket, touch her arms, legs, and chest and then pick her up. You should

Accepted Answer

A)  check on the baby every few hours to make sure she is still asleep and alright. 
B)  call for emergency treatment because you believe the baby may be in a medical crisis. 
C)  identify the baby's signs and symptoms as normal for her age and tell your friend not to worry. 
D)  suggest that the baby's pediatrician is called in the morning in case she has a cold. 
A)  check on the baby every few hours to make sure she is still asleep and alright. 
B)  call for emergency treatment because you believe the baby may be in a medical crisis. 
C)  identify the baby's signs and symptoms as normal for her age and tell your friend not to worry. 
D)  suggest that the baby's pediatrician is called in the morning in case she has a cold.

Question 10

The onset of menstruation in a 14 year old girl can cause

Accepted Answer

A)  fear. 
B)  suicidal thoughts. 
C)  anti-social behavior. 
D)  depression. 
A)  fear. 
B)  suicidal thoughts. 
C)  anti-social behavior. 
D)  depression.

Question 11

You need to examine a ten month old baby girl. The best way to approach this examination is to

Accepted Answer

A)  keep her covered as much as possible during the exam. 
B)  separate her from her caregiver to perform the exam quickly. 
C)  distract her with a bright flashlight or quick hand movements. 
D)  look her directly in the eyes while you talk to her caregiver. 
A)  keep her covered as much as possible during the exam. 
B)  separate her from her caregiver to perform the exam quickly. 
C)  distract her with a bright flashlight or quick hand movements. 
D)  look her directly in the eyes while you talk to her caregiver.

Question 12

You are examining a 20 month old boy. Behavior that would be normal during the examination for a boy this age is

Accepted Answer

A)  crying continually throughout the exam. 
B)  following simple directions during the exam. 
C)  displaying the Moro reflex when touched. 
D)  a lack of modesty when clothes are removed. 
A)  crying continually throughout the exam. 
B)  following simple directions during the exam. 
C)  displaying the Moro reflex when touched. 
D)  a lack of modesty when clothes are removed.

Question 13

Which risk is more common in early adulthood than in any other age group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating disorders. 
B)  Self-endangerment. 
C)  Suicide. 
D)  Peer pressure. 
A)  Eating disorders. 
B)  Self-endangerment. 
C)  Suicide. 
D)  Peer pressure.

Question 14

Physiological changes associated with middle adulthood affect the

Accepted Answer

A)  urinary system. 
B)  nerve cells. 
C)  hormone levels. 
D)  gastrointestinal system. 
A)  urinary system. 
B)  nerve cells. 
C)  hormone levels. 
D)  gastrointestinal system.

Question 15

You are examining a three month old baby boy. A concern that you have during the baby's examination is that he may

Accepted Answer

A)  put one of your instruments in his mouth. 
B)  be fearful of you because you are a stranger. 
C)  roll off the examination table. 
D)  not respond to pain during the exam. 
A)  put one of your instruments in his mouth. 
B)  be fearful of you because you are a stranger. 
C)  roll off the examination table. 
D)  not respond to pain during the exam.

Question 16

Physiological changes during adolescence include

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased heart rate, decreased systolic blood pressure, and increased respiratory rate. 
B)  increased heart rate, decreased systolic blood pressure, and decreased respiratory rate. 
C)  increased heart rate, increased systolic blood pressure, and decreased respiratory rate. 
D)  decreased heart rate, increased systolic blood pressure, and decreased respiratory rate. 
A)  decreased heart rate, decreased systolic blood pressure, and increased respiratory rate. 
B)  increased heart rate, decreased systolic blood pressure, and decreased respiratory rate. 
C)  increased heart rate, increased systolic blood pressure, and decreased respiratory rate. 
D)  decreased heart rate, increased systolic blood pressure, and decreased respiratory rate.

Question 17

A reaction to cold that you would NOT see in a newborn is

Accepted Answer

A)  kicking. 
B)  shivering. 
C)  making a fist. 
D)  crying. 
A)  kicking. 
B)  shivering. 
C)  making a fist. 
D)  crying.

Question 18

You expect a six month old baby boy to be able to

Accepted Answer

A)  sit alone without support. 
B)  respond to "no." 
C)  know his own name. 
D)  grasp dangling objects. 
A)  sit alone without support. 
B)  respond to "no." 
C)  know his own name. 
D)  grasp dangling objects.

Question 19

The average age for completion of toilet training is

Accepted Answer

A)  30 months. 
B)  18 months. 
C)  22 months. 
D)  28 months. 
A)  30 months. 
B)  18 months. 
C)  22 months. 
D)  28 months.

Question 20

Maximum life expectancy for humans is

Accepted Answer

A)  105 years of age. 
B)  78 years of age. 
C)  120 years of age. 
D)  90 years of age. 
A)  105 years of age. 
B)  78 years of age. 
C)  120 years of age. 
D)  90 years of age.

Exam 8: Lifespan Development

You would expect to find an open fontanel on which part of an 8 month old boy's head?

You should expect a 5 month old female child to be able to

You are examining a 17 year old boy at an emergency scene. The boy has a heart rate of 80 beats per minute, a respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute and a systolic blood pressure of 120 mm Hg. You determine that his vital signs

Which sleeping habit is more common in the geriatric population?

You are examining a four year old boy who is very nervous during the examination. His breathing is 24 breaths per minute with a heart rate of 85. You conclude that he

An 11 month old baby girl does not make eye contact with anyone or respond to her name, but she is trying to crawl and can sit alone without support. You determine that, for her age, the girl has

You are examining a 96 year old woman at an emergency scene. The best way to approach her examination is to

You are examining a 16 year old female, and you need some information on her medical history. The best way to approach this situation is to

The onset of menstruation in a 14 year old girl can cause

You need to examine a ten month old baby girl. The best way to approach this examination is to

You are examining a 20 month old boy. Behavior that would be normal during the examination for a boy this age is

Which risk is more common in early adulthood than in any other age group?

Physiological changes associated with middle adulthood affect the

You are examining a three month old baby boy. A concern that you have during the baby's examination is that he may

Physiological changes during adolescence include

A reaction to cold that you would NOT see in a newborn is

You expect a six month old baby boy to be able to

The average age for completion of toilet training is

Maximum life expectancy for humans is

EMS Systems and Research

Workforce Safety and Wellness

Legal and Ethical Issues and Documentation

EMS System Communication

Medical Terminology

The Human Body

Pathophysiology

Principles of Pharmacology

Medication Administration

Emergency Medications

Airway Management

Respiration

Artificial Ventilation

Therapeutic Communications and History Taking

Scene Size-Up

Patient Assessment

Medical Overview

Neurological Disorders

Endocrine Disorders

Respiratory Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Disorders

Genitourinary and Renal Disorders

Gynecological Emergencies

Nontraumatic Musculoskeletal Disorders

Immunology

Toxicology

Psychiatric Disorders

Diseases of the Nose

Hematological Disorders

Shock

Trauma Overview

Bleeding and Soft Tissue

Chest Trauma

Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma

Orthopedic

Head, Face, Neck, and Spine Trauma

Special Considerations in Trauma

Environmental Trauma

Multisystem Trauma

Obstetrics

Neonatal Care

Pediatrics

Older Adults

Patients With Special Challenges

Principles of Emergency Response and Transportation

Incident Management

Multiple Casualty Incidents

Air Medical Transport

Vehicle Extrication

Hazardous Materials Awareness

Terrorism and Disaster Response

Filters