EMT Chapter 7: Life Span Development -
Multiple Choice
Age-related changes in the renal system result in:
Select one:
A. the formation of large amounts of urine secondary to an increase in kidney mass of up to
20%.
B. a decreased ability to clear wastes from the body and a decreased ability to conserve fluids
when needed.
C. a significant increase in filtration, which causes the excretion of large amounts of water from
the body.
D. dilation of the blood vessels that supply the nephrons, which allows the kidneys to maintain
their function. - ANS B. a decreased ability to clear wastes from the body and a decreased
ability to conserve fluids when needed.
At what age does separation anxiety typically peak in infants and small children?
Select one:
A. 10 to 18 months
B. 24 to 36 months
C. 6 to 8 months
D. 18 to 24 months - ANS A. 10 to 18 months
In late adults, the amount of air left in the lungs after expiration of the maximum amount of air:
Select one:
A. decreases, resulting in widespread collapsing of the alveoli and impaired diffusion of gases.
B. remains unchanged because the lungs have become accustomed to years of breathing
pollution.
C. decreases, which increases diffusion in the lungs and causes an accumulation of carbon
dioxide.
D. increases, which hampers diffusion of gases because of the stagnant air that remains in the
alveoli. - ANS D. increases, which hampers diffusion of gases because of the stagnant air that
remains in the alveoli.
The anterior fontanelle fuses together between the ages of:
Select one:
A. 9 and 18 months.
B. 6 and 8 months.
C. 7 and 14 months.
D. 3 and 4 months. - ANS A. 9 and 18 months.
, The decline in cardiac function that commonly occurs in late adulthood is MOST often related to:
Select one:
A. medication use.
B. hypotension.
C. kidney failure.
D. atherosclerosis. - ANS D. atherosclerosis.
Which of the following are noticeable characteristics of a 9-month-old infant?
Select one:
A. Places objects in the mouth, pulls himself or herself up
B. Walks without help, becomes frustrated with restrictions
C. Responds to his or her name, crawls around efficiently
D. Knows his or her name, can walk without any assistance - ANS A. Places objects in the
mouth, pulls himself or herself up
A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began several
hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should:
Select one:
A. inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.
B. obtain the majority of your information from one of her parents.
C. recall that patients in this age group prefer not to be treated as adults.
D. avoid asking questions that she will feel uncomfortable answering. - ANS A. inquire about
the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.
An infant's blood pressure typically increases with age because:
Select one:
A. the infant's total blood volume decreases with age.
B. his or her normal heart rate usually increases with age.
C. blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight.
D. as the infant gets older, his or her blood vessels dilate. - ANS C. blood pressure directly
corresponds to body weight.
The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is ___________.
Select one:
A. too shallow
B. too slow
C. normal
D. too fast - ANS C. normal
The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is MOST directly related to:
Select one:
A. meningeal deterioration.
B. shrinkage of the brain.
Multiple Choice
Age-related changes in the renal system result in:
Select one:
A. the formation of large amounts of urine secondary to an increase in kidney mass of up to
20%.
B. a decreased ability to clear wastes from the body and a decreased ability to conserve fluids
when needed.
C. a significant increase in filtration, which causes the excretion of large amounts of water from
the body.
D. dilation of the blood vessels that supply the nephrons, which allows the kidneys to maintain
their function. - ANS B. a decreased ability to clear wastes from the body and a decreased
ability to conserve fluids when needed.
At what age does separation anxiety typically peak in infants and small children?
Select one:
A. 10 to 18 months
B. 24 to 36 months
C. 6 to 8 months
D. 18 to 24 months - ANS A. 10 to 18 months
In late adults, the amount of air left in the lungs after expiration of the maximum amount of air:
Select one:
A. decreases, resulting in widespread collapsing of the alveoli and impaired diffusion of gases.
B. remains unchanged because the lungs have become accustomed to years of breathing
pollution.
C. decreases, which increases diffusion in the lungs and causes an accumulation of carbon
dioxide.
D. increases, which hampers diffusion of gases because of the stagnant air that remains in the
alveoli. - ANS D. increases, which hampers diffusion of gases because of the stagnant air that
remains in the alveoli.
The anterior fontanelle fuses together between the ages of:
Select one:
A. 9 and 18 months.
B. 6 and 8 months.
C. 7 and 14 months.
D. 3 and 4 months. - ANS A. 9 and 18 months.
, The decline in cardiac function that commonly occurs in late adulthood is MOST often related to:
Select one:
A. medication use.
B. hypotension.
C. kidney failure.
D. atherosclerosis. - ANS D. atherosclerosis.
Which of the following are noticeable characteristics of a 9-month-old infant?
Select one:
A. Places objects in the mouth, pulls himself or herself up
B. Walks without help, becomes frustrated with restrictions
C. Responds to his or her name, crawls around efficiently
D. Knows his or her name, can walk without any assistance - ANS A. Places objects in the
mouth, pulls himself or herself up
A 16-year-old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began several
hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should:
Select one:
A. inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.
B. obtain the majority of your information from one of her parents.
C. recall that patients in this age group prefer not to be treated as adults.
D. avoid asking questions that she will feel uncomfortable answering. - ANS A. inquire about
the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible.
An infant's blood pressure typically increases with age because:
Select one:
A. the infant's total blood volume decreases with age.
B. his or her normal heart rate usually increases with age.
C. blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight.
D. as the infant gets older, his or her blood vessels dilate. - ANS C. blood pressure directly
corresponds to body weight.
The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is ___________.
Select one:
A. too shallow
B. too slow
C. normal
D. too fast - ANS C. normal
The risk of bleeding in the skull, which increases with age, is MOST directly related to:
Select one:
A. meningeal deterioration.
B. shrinkage of the brain.
