Exam 9: Life Span Development

After transferring care of a 77-year-old female to the ED nurse, the patient informs her that she has a history of heart problems and is having chest pain. On scene and throughout transport, the patient denied any complaint, despite your repeated inquiry. This has greatly upset your partner since he feels the patient made him look foolish in front of the emergency department staff. Based on your knowledge of her age group, what explanation would you give your partner?

The mother of a 9-month-old baby informs you that her child has yet to make any sounds that resemble words or speech. She asks you if this is normal. You would respond by saying:

The most common threat to the well-being of a female patient in the 40- to 60-year-old age group is:

A mother has called 911 for medical assistance. She states that her 3-month-old has a rectal temperature of 99.7∘F and is not feeding. Which one of the following statements would be appropriate when talking with the mother?

You must assess a crying 7-month-old baby who is vomiting. To best assess the patient, you should:

A young new mother has called 911 because her baby will not stop crying. On scene, you find a 6-month-old baby who alternates between crying and sleep. Which of the following statements to the mother would be most appropriate in this situation?

A 3-year-old is very fearful when you listen to his breathing and lungs with the stethoscope. Your best course of action would be to:

Which of the following would be categorized as a toddler?

When assessing a neonate, which of the following would deserve closer investigation?

You are caring for a 6-month-old male who is fussy, crying, and has a fever. What would be most appropriate?

A 16-year-old female has a history of bulimia. As a knowledgeable EMT, you would realize that bulimia is:

When assessing a 5-month-old baby girl, you note that she cries when her mother holds her, but is quiet and at peace when her father takes her. Assessment reveals no outward problems. Based on your knowledge of psychosocial development, which of the following is a likely explanation?

When assessing and treating a 15-year-old female for abdominal pain, the EMT must remember that:

A 16-year-old male was killed after driving at excessive speeds and then losing control of his car. He was not wearing a seat belt. In an attempt to understand why such a tragedy would occur, you would recognize that: