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You must assist a crying seven month old baby who is vomiting. To best assist the patient, you should: |
Allow the mother to hold the baby |
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You have been asked to speak to a local EMT class. the topic of your presentation involves around caring for the patient who is Older then 60. When presenting your material which one of the following points would you emphasize? |
The majority of patients in this age group enjoy independent living |
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You have received a grant to promote healthy living habits among 20 to 40 year old age group. With your knowledge of the most common cause of death with in this age group, which one of the following topics should be the focus of your program? |
Safe driving |
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Hey seven-year-old who fell and has a deformity to his left wrist is uncooperative as you attempt to assist him. which one of the following statements would be appropriate given the patients age and behaviour? |
I know that you are scared, but I need to see your hand |
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A mother has called 911 for medical assistance. she states that her three month old has a temperature of 99.7 F, taken rectally. the baby is awake and active and goes through periods of crying when you hold him for the purpose of assessment. which one of the following quotes would be appropriate to say to the mother child? |
For his age a temperature of 99.7 F is with the normal range |
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After transferring the 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 generally upset your partner and he states that he is upset with the patient for making him look foolish in front of the emergency department staff. Based on your knowledge of the patients in her age group, which explanation would you give your partner? |
Many times patience in this age group will not be forthcoming with all that is going on because they are scared of losing their independence |
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The most common threat to the well-being of a female patient in the 40 to 60 year old age group is: |
Cancer |
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When assisting in treating a 15-year-old female for abdominal pain, the EMT must remember that: |
A parent or a guardian consent should be obtained prior to assessment and treatment |
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You have been called for a 2 week old male whose mother feels as though he is sick. when assisting the patient in obtaining a history from the mother, which of the following information would be most concerning? |
Fontanelles that are lower than the level of the skull |
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When assisting a 5 month old baby girl you know that she cries when her mother holds her, but is quiet and at peace when her father takes her. Assessment reveals no outward problem. Based on your knowledge of psychosocial development, which one of the following possibilities is a likely explanation? |
The father most likely the baby's primary caregiver |
