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the elderly are more susceptible to respiratory infection because of... - (ANSWER)decreased
cough reflex
What demonstrates an accurate understanding of vital signs in relation to the geriatric patient -
(ANSWER)the resting respiratory rate is typically higher in the elderly
your partner believes the 90 y/o male you are caring for is dehydrated. what sign best reinforces
his suspicion - (ANSWER)dry mouth and tongue
what indicates an accurate understanding of administering, positive pressure ventilation to a
geriatric patient - (ANSWER)gentle ventilations that make the chest rise are adequate to provide
oxygen into lungs
you have just arrived by the side of a nonverbal patient with snoring respirations. the caregiver
states that they were eating lunch when she suddenly collapsed face first onto the table. she also
sates she has a history of stoke, high blood pressure, and colon cancer. your priority in caring for
this patient would be - (ANSWER)open and look into the patients mouth
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a patient with kyphosis has fallen and is complaining of numbness in both arms. regarding
immobilization, you should - (ANSWER)place pillows in voids between the patient and long
board
you have been called for 79 y/o female complaining of shortness of breath. due to the increased
respiratory rate, cough, and production of discolored sputum, you are suspicious of pneumonia. a
family member asks you how she can have pneumonia, when her temperature is only 97.9. your
best response is - (ANSWER)it is not uncommon for the elderly to have pneumonia without the
signs of high fever and chills.
you have been called for a 91 y/o female who fell. since your assessment reveals bruises to her
body in various stages of healing and inconsistencies in info from the family, you suspect
geriatric abuse. your best action is to - (ANSWER)quietly transport and inform the emergency
department physician
you are preparing to transport an 86 y/o female complaining of altered mental status and nausea
and vomiting. aspiration pneumonia would be best prevented by - (ANSWER)transporting in
semi-Folwer's position
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EMT EXAM 6 |2025-2026 LATEST UPDATED |51 REAL EXAM AND
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100% VERFIED | ALREADY GRADED A+
the elderly are more susceptible to respiratory infection because of... - (ANSWER)decreased
cough reflex
What demonstrates an accurate understanding of vital signs in relation to the geriatric patient -
(ANSWER)the resting respiratory rate is typically higher in the elderly
your partner believes the 90 y/o male you are caring for is dehydrated. what sign best reinforces
his suspicion - (ANSWER)dry mouth and tongue
what indicates an accurate understanding of administering, positive pressure ventilation to a
geriatric patient - (ANSWER)gentle ventilations that make the chest rise are adequate to provide
oxygen into lungs
you have just arrived by the side of a nonverbal patient with snoring respirations. the caregiver
states that they were eating lunch when she suddenly collapsed face first onto the table. she also
sates she has a history of stoke, high blood pressure, and colon cancer. your priority in caring for
this patient would be - (ANSWER)open and look into the patients mouth
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a patient with kyphosis has fallen and is complaining of numbness in both arms. regarding
immobilization, you should - (ANSWER)place pillows in voids between the patient and long
board
you have been called for 79 y/o female complaining of shortness of breath. due to the increased
respiratory rate, cough, and production of discolored sputum, you are suspicious of pneumonia. a
family member asks you how she can have pneumonia, when her temperature is only 97.9. your
best response is - (ANSWER)it is not uncommon for the elderly to have pneumonia without the
signs of high fever and chills.
you have been called for a 91 y/o female who fell. since your assessment reveals bruises to her
body in various stages of healing and inconsistencies in info from the family, you suspect
geriatric abuse. your best action is to - (ANSWER)quietly transport and inform the emergency
department physician
you are preparing to transport an 86 y/o female complaining of altered mental status and nausea
and vomiting. aspiration pneumonia would be best prevented by - (ANSWER)transporting in
semi-Folwer's position
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