EMT CHAPTER 7: LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT - MULTIPLE
CHOICE EXAM 2024-2025
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. - ANSWER ->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 - ANSWER ->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. - ANSWER ->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. - ANSWER ->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. - ANSWER ->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 - ANSWER -
>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. -
ANSWER ->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. - ANSWER -
>C. blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight.
CHOICE EXAM 2024-2025
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. - ANSWER ->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 - ANSWER ->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. - ANSWER ->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. - ANSWER ->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. - ANSWER ->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 - ANSWER -
>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. -
ANSWER ->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. - ANSWER -
>C. blood pressure directly corresponds to body weight.
