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Ch. 9 Flashcards

1
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Which theory focuses on the conflict of trust versus mistrust?

A) Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development
B) Piaget’s theory of cognitive development
C) Kohlberg’s theory of moral development
D) Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

A

A) Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development

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Objective: 9.4 Discuss the key physical and psychosocial characteristics and concerns of individuals in each age classification.

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Which of the following theories focuses primarily on children?

A) Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development
B) Piaget’s theory of cognitive development
C) Kohlberg’s theory of moral development
D) Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

A

B) Piaget’s theory of cognitive development

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Objective: 9.4 Discuss the key physical and psychosocial characteristics and concerns of individuals in each age classification.

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Roughly, what is the maximum life span of human beings?

A) 120 years
B) 100 years
C) 90 years
D) 80 years

A

A) 120 years

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Objective: 9.2 Identify the age ranges associated with each of the following age classifications: neonatal, infancy, toddlerhood, preschool age, school age, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood.

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All of the following influence life expectancy EXCEPT:

A) diet.
B) height.
C) gender.
D) behavior.

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B) height.

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Objective: 9.2 Identify the age ranges associated with each of the following age classifications: neonatal, infancy, toddlerhood, preschool age, school age, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood.

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You are assessing a three month-old female patient who, according to the parents, is not acting normally. At this stage of development, the patient should be able to do which of the following?

A) Respond to name
B) Reach for toys
C) Babble sounds
D) Roll over

A

B) Reach for toys

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Objective: 9.2 Identify the age ranges associated with each of the following age classifications: neonatal, infancy, toddlerhood, preschool age, school age, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood.

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Which of the following would be a normal set of vitals for a two-year-old toddler?

A) Heart rate 140/minute, respiratory rate 30/minute, and systolic blood pressure of 60 mmHg
B) Heart rate 100/minute, respiratory rate 40/minute, and systolic blood pressure of 100 mmHg
C) Heart rate 60/minute, respiratory rate 24/minute, and systolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg
D) Heart rate 110/minute, respiratory rate 24/minute, and systolic blood pressure of 80 mmHg

A

D) Heart rate 110/minute, respiratory rate 24/minute, and systolic blood pressure of 80 mmHg

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Objective: 9.2 Identify the age ranges associated with each of the following age classifications: neonatal, infancy, toddlerhood, preschool age, school age, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood.

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Which of the following is CORRECT regarding infants?

A) Their heads equal 50 percent of their total body weight.
B) Three fontanels can be felt beneath the scalp.
C) The anterior fontanel closes between 12 and 18 months of age.
D) The fontanels provide protection to the brain.

A

C) The anterior fontanel closes between 12 and 18 months of age.

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One consequence of infants having a large surface area for their body size is they:

A) have slower wound healing.
B) retain more fluid.
C) have increased heat loss.
D) have an increased risk for infection.

A

C) have increased heat loss.

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9
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What is the cause of weight loss during the FIRST week after birth?

A) Fluid loss
B) Stress
C) Loss of body heat
D) Decreased metabolism

A

A) Fluid loss

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Objective: 9.3 Describe the physiologic adaptations that occur immediately after birth.

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Which of the following is CORRECT regarding infants?

A) They primarily rely on the diaphragm for breathing.
B) They chest wall is less pliable.
C) They have large stores of glycogen.
D) Cardiac dysrhythmias are not uncommon.

A

A) They primarily rely on the diaphragm for breathing.

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In which age group do you anticipate seeing patients who have less efficient cardiovascular and respiratory systems?

A) Young adulthood
B) Late adulthood
C) Early adulthood
D) Middle adulthood

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B) Late adulthood

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Patients in which age group tend to be very concerned with body image?

A) School age
B) Adolescence
C) Middle adulthood
D) Early adulthood

A

B) Adolescence

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Middle adulthood is the stage of life from ________ to ________ years.

A) 35; 55
B) 35; 65
C) 41; 60
D) 31; 60

A

C) 41; 60

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You are assessing a 13-year-old male patient who has been involved in a bicycle accident. This patient would be classified as being in which stage of life?

A) Middle school age
B) School age
C) Adolescent
D) Junior school age

A

C) Adolescent

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The transition from childhood to adulthood is known as which of the following?

A) Transitional
B) Young adulthood
C) Adolescence
D) Early adulthood

A

C) Adolescence

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16
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How can infants receive antibodies to further increase their immune system?

A) Blood transfusions
B) Via the placenta
C) Breast-feeding
D) Immunizations

A

C) Breast-feeding

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Objective: 9.3 Describe the physiologic adaptations that occur immediately after birth.

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A family member who keeps pleading with a deceased loved one to “wake up” is experiencing which reaction to death and dying?

A) Anger
B) Rejection
C) Projection
D) Denial

A

D) Denial

Page Ref: 218
Objective: 9.5 Describe reactions to loss, death, and dying, including stages of grief.

18
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Which of the following behaviors would demonstrate that an EMT understands reactions to death and dying?

A) Being tolerant of angry reactions by patients and family members
B) Giving a dying patient hope that a cure can be found before the patient dies
C) Providing spiritual guidance to patients who express anger at God
D) Telling grieving family members they need to accept what has happened

A

A) Being tolerant of angry reactions by patients and family members

Page Ref: 218
Objective: 9.5 Describe reactions to loss, death, and dying, including stages of grief.

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When responding to the scene of a patient who was discovered to be unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse, family members state that the patient has been suffering from cancer for several years. One of his sons is cursing at you and your partner, saying that you are not moving fast enough. Which stage of grief is the patient’s son experiencing in response to his father’s death?

A) Denial
B) Depression
C) Anger
D) Acceptance

A

C) Anger

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Objective: 9.5 Describe reactions to loss, death, and dying, including stages of grief.

20
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Which of the following is TRUE regarding the rituals and beliefs surrounding death?

A) They are usually tied to organized religious beliefs.
B) They are influenced by the religious traditions of the culture.
C) Most Americans have similar beliefs regarding death.
D) Most religions of the world have similar beliefs.

A

B) They are influenced by the religious traditions of the culture.

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Objective: 9.8 Display cultural sensitivity in interactions with patients of different ethnicities.

21
Q

Which of the following groups believe that illness is a result of karma?

A) Muslims
B) Buddhist
C) Judaism
D) Hindus

A

D) Hindus

Page Ref: 219
Objective: 9.6 Demonstrate awareness of health beliefs of different cultures.

22
Q

Which of the following religious groups believes that following the Eightfold Path ends desire and suffering, and leads to Nirvana?

A) Muslim
B) Buddhist
C) Judaism
D) Hindu

A

B) Buddhist

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Objective: 9.6 Demonstrate awareness of health beliefs of different cultures.

23
Q

Which ethnic group often expects that health care providers will position themselves closer than they might otherwise?

A) Hispanic
B) African American
C) American Indian
D) Asian

A

A) Hispanic

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Objective: 9.7 Adapt communication strategies to patients of different cultural backgrounds.

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Q

In which ethnic group would you make eye contact but extended eye contact could be seen as disrespectful?

A) Hispanic
B) African American
C) American Indian
D) Asian

A

C) American Indian

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Objective: 9.7 Adapt communication strategies to patients of different cultural backgrounds.

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Q

In which culture would you see that negative emotions, such as anger, are sometimes not expressed openly and politeness is highly valued?

A) Hispanic
B) African American
C) American Indian
D) Asian

A

D) Asian

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Objective: 9.7 Adapt communication strategies to patients of different cultural backgrounds.

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Which of the following is the state of having experienced a loss?

A) Bereavement
B) Grief
C) Mourning
D) Acceptance

A

A) Bereavement

Page Ref: 218
Objective: 9.1 Define key terms introduced in this chapter.

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Q

How does the fetus receive maternal antibodies?

A) Through the placenta
B) Through the bloodstream
C) Via oxygen
D) Via vaccines given to the mother

A

A) Through the placenta

Page Ref: 210
Objective: 9.2 Identify the age ranges associated with each of the following age classifications: neonatal, infancy, toddlerhood, preschool age, school age, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood.

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