An infant or child with respiratory distress will attempt to keep his or her alveoli
expanded at the end of inhalation by:
Select one:
A. assuming a tripod position.
B. wheezing.
C. grunting.
D. retracting the intercostal muscles
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, C. grunting.
Braxton-Hicks contractions are characterized by:
A) regular contractions of progressively increasing intensity.
B) alleviation of pain with movement or changing positions.
C) pink or red bloody show in conjunction with the contractions.
D) a rupture of the amniotic sac just before the contractions begin.
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B) alleviation of pain with movement or changing positions.
A 66-year-old woman experienced a sudden onset of difficulty breathing. She has a
history of type 2 diabetes and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). On the basis of her medical
history, which of the following should the EMT suspect?Select one:
A. Pulmonary embolism
B. Congestive heart failure
C. Severe hypoglycemia
D. Diabetic ketoacidosis
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A. Pulmonary embolism
The suture of the anterior fontanelle is typically closed by _____ months of age, and the
suture of the posterior fontanelle is typically closed by _____ months of age.
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18; 6
When caring for a geriatric pt with traumatic injury, it is important to consider that:
A. geriatric pt's usually present with little to no pain.
B. decreased bone density often results in incomplete fractures.
C. the injury may have been preceded by a medical condition.
D. geriatric pmts typically present with classic signs of shock.
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C. the injury may have been preceded by a medical condition.
When caring for patients with cerebral palsy, it is important to remember that:
A. they are unable to walk and are totally dependent upon you.
B. their limbs are often underdeveloped and are prone to injury.
C. most patients have the ability to walk, but have an unsteady gait.
D. hearing aids are usually ineffective for patients with hearing loss.
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B. their limbs are often underdeveloped and are prone to injury.
Which of the following statements regarding suctioning of a newborn's mouth and
oropharynx is correct?
a. Newborns rapidly expel fluid from their lungs and do not require suctioning.
expanded at the end of inhalation by:
Select one:
A. assuming a tripod position.
B. wheezing.
C. grunting.
D. retracting the intercostal muscles
Give this one a try later!
, C. grunting.
Braxton-Hicks contractions are characterized by:
A) regular contractions of progressively increasing intensity.
B) alleviation of pain with movement or changing positions.
C) pink or red bloody show in conjunction with the contractions.
D) a rupture of the amniotic sac just before the contractions begin.
Give this one a try later!
B) alleviation of pain with movement or changing positions.
A 66-year-old woman experienced a sudden onset of difficulty breathing. She has a
history of type 2 diabetes and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). On the basis of her medical
history, which of the following should the EMT suspect?Select one:
A. Pulmonary embolism
B. Congestive heart failure
C. Severe hypoglycemia
D. Diabetic ketoacidosis
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A. Pulmonary embolism
The suture of the anterior fontanelle is typically closed by _____ months of age, and the
suture of the posterior fontanelle is typically closed by _____ months of age.
, Give this one a try later!
18; 6
When caring for a geriatric pt with traumatic injury, it is important to consider that:
A. geriatric pt's usually present with little to no pain.
B. decreased bone density often results in incomplete fractures.
C. the injury may have been preceded by a medical condition.
D. geriatric pmts typically present with classic signs of shock.
Give this one a try later!
C. the injury may have been preceded by a medical condition.
When caring for patients with cerebral palsy, it is important to remember that:
A. they are unable to walk and are totally dependent upon you.
B. their limbs are often underdeveloped and are prone to injury.
C. most patients have the ability to walk, but have an unsteady gait.
D. hearing aids are usually ineffective for patients with hearing loss.
Give this one a try later!
B. their limbs are often underdeveloped and are prone to injury.
Which of the following statements regarding suctioning of a newborn's mouth and
oropharynx is correct?
a. Newborns rapidly expel fluid from their lungs and do not require suctioning.
