PHTLS Capt. 2020 Steps,
Orders, & Charts Exam
Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
,Gerontologists divide the term elderly into three
specific categories, as follows:
Middle age: ____ to ____ years of age
Late age: ____ to ____ years of age
Older age: ____ years of age and older - Answer: Gerontologists divide the term elderly into three
specific categories, as follows:
Middle age: 50 to 64 years of age
Late age: 65 to 79 years of age
Older age: 80 years of age and older
The astute prehospital care provider always keeps this concept in mind during the assessment and notes
clues from the primary and secondary assessments that may point to a medical problem that
precipitated the injury, such as the following:
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■ - Answer: The astute prehospital care provider always keeps this concept in mind during the
assessment and notes clues from the primary and secondary assessments that may point to a medical
problem that precipitated the injury, such as the following:
■ Observations made by bystanders that a victim appeared unconscious prior to a crash
■ A Medic Alert bracelet that indicates the patient has an underlying condition such as diabetes
■ An irregular heartbeat or cardiac dysrhythmia seen during electrocardiogram monitoring
,This key information is passed on to the receiving facility.
The exact extent of elder abuse is not known for the
following reasons:
1.
2.
3.
4. - Answer: The exact extent of elder abuse is not known for the
following reasons:
1. Elder abuse has been largely hidden from society.
2. Abuse and neglect of elderly persons have varying
definitions.
3. Elders are uneasy or fearful of reporting the problem to law enforcement agencies or human and
social welfare personnel. A typical victim of elder abuse may be a parent who feels ashamed or guilty
because he or she raised the abuser. The abused may also feel traumatized by the situation or fear
continued reprisal by the abuser.
4. Some jurisdictions lack formal reporting mechanisms. Some areas do not even have a statutory
provision requiring the reporting of elder abuse.
The usual profile of the abuser includes the following signs:
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■ - Answer: The usual profile of the abuser includes the following signs:
, ■ Existence of household conflict
■ Marked fatigue
■ Unemployment
■ Financial difficulties
■ Substance abuse
■ Previous history of abuse
The elderly adult most likely to be abused fits into the following
profile:
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■ - Answer: ■ Over 65 years of age, especially women over 75 years of age
■ Frail
■ Multiple chronic medical conditions
■ Demented
Orders, & Charts Exam
Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
,Gerontologists divide the term elderly into three
specific categories, as follows:
Middle age: ____ to ____ years of age
Late age: ____ to ____ years of age
Older age: ____ years of age and older - Answer: Gerontologists divide the term elderly into three
specific categories, as follows:
Middle age: 50 to 64 years of age
Late age: 65 to 79 years of age
Older age: 80 years of age and older
The astute prehospital care provider always keeps this concept in mind during the assessment and notes
clues from the primary and secondary assessments that may point to a medical problem that
precipitated the injury, such as the following:
■
■
■ - Answer: The astute prehospital care provider always keeps this concept in mind during the
assessment and notes clues from the primary and secondary assessments that may point to a medical
problem that precipitated the injury, such as the following:
■ Observations made by bystanders that a victim appeared unconscious prior to a crash
■ A Medic Alert bracelet that indicates the patient has an underlying condition such as diabetes
■ An irregular heartbeat or cardiac dysrhythmia seen during electrocardiogram monitoring
,This key information is passed on to the receiving facility.
The exact extent of elder abuse is not known for the
following reasons:
1.
2.
3.
4. - Answer: The exact extent of elder abuse is not known for the
following reasons:
1. Elder abuse has been largely hidden from society.
2. Abuse and neglect of elderly persons have varying
definitions.
3. Elders are uneasy or fearful of reporting the problem to law enforcement agencies or human and
social welfare personnel. A typical victim of elder abuse may be a parent who feels ashamed or guilty
because he or she raised the abuser. The abused may also feel traumatized by the situation or fear
continued reprisal by the abuser.
4. Some jurisdictions lack formal reporting mechanisms. Some areas do not even have a statutory
provision requiring the reporting of elder abuse.
The usual profile of the abuser includes the following signs:
■
■
■
■
■
■ - Answer: The usual profile of the abuser includes the following signs:
, ■ Existence of household conflict
■ Marked fatigue
■ Unemployment
■ Financial difficulties
■ Substance abuse
■ Previous history of abuse
The elderly adult most likely to be abused fits into the following
profile:
■
■
■
■
■
■
■ - Answer: ■ Over 65 years of age, especially women over 75 years of age
■ Frail
■ Multiple chronic medical conditions
■ Demented
