AAOS EMT-B COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM REVIEW PART 1 || With Questions & Answers (100% Accurate)
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AAOS EMT-B COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM REVIEW PART 1 || With Questions & Answers (100% Accurate)
AAOS EMT-B COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM REVIEW PART 1 || With Questions & Answers (100% Accurate)
1. The first month of life after birth is referred to as the:
A. neonatal period.
B. toddler period.
C...
,AAOS EMT-B COMPREHENSIVE FINAL
EXAM REVIEW PART 1 || With
Questions & Answers (100% Accurate)
1. The first month of life after birth is referred to as the:
A. neonatal period.
B. toddler period.
C. start of infancy.
D. premature phase. - ANSWER - Answer: A
Question Type: General Knowledge
Page: 1149
2. Which of the following statements regarding a 3-month-old infant is correct?
A. The infant is unable to turn his or her head and focus.
B. The infant should be aroused easily from a sleeping state.
C. At this age, the infant typically sleeps for up to 8 hours a day.
D. A 3-month-old infant can distinguish a parent from a stranger. - ANSWER -
Answer: D
Question Type: General Knowledge
Page: 1149
3. A child may begin to show signs of separation anxiety as early as:
A. 6 months.
B. 12 months.
C. 18 months.
D. 24 months. - ANSWER - Answer: A
Question Type: General Knowledge
Page: 1149
4. Unless he or she is critically ill or injured, you should generally begin your
assessment of a toddler:
A. at the feet.
B. at the head.
C. in the ambulance.
D. en route to the hospital. - ANSWER - Answer: A
Question Type: General Knowledge
Page: 1150
5. Which of the following statements regarding preschool-age children is correct?
A. They realize that injuries are not a form of punishment.
B. Preschoolers are usually not fearful of pain or separation.
C. The preschool age begins after the child turns 2 years old.
D. They can usually identify painful areas when questioned. - ANSWER - Answer: D
Question Type: General Knowledge
Page: 1151
6. When assessing an 8-year-old child, you should:
,A. refrain from taking a blood pressure.
B. talk to the child, not just the caregiver.
C. use a toe-to-head assessment approach.
D. rely solely on the parent for information. - ANSWER - Answer: B
Question Type: General Knowledge
Page: 1152
7. When assessing or treating an adolescent patient, it is important to remember
that:
A. they usually do not wish to be observed during a procedure.
B. it is generally not necessary to explain procedures in advance.
C. they often request medication to help in the relief of severe pain.
D. they cannot understand complex concepts and treatment options. - ANSWER -
Answer: A
Question Type: General Knowledge
Page: 1153
8. Which of the following statements regarding a pediatric patient's anatomy is
correct?
A. The tracheal rings of a child are more rigid than an adult's.
B. A child's tongue is proportionately smaller than an adult's.
C. Children have a larger, rounder occiput compared to adults.
D. The child's epiglottis is less floppy and smaller than an adult's. - ANSWER -
Answer: C
Question Type: General Knowledge
Page: 1153-1154
9. The normal respiratory rate for a newborn should not exceed ______ breaths/min.
A. 50
B. 60
C. 70
D. 80 - ANSWER - Answer: B
Question Type: General Knowledge
Page: 1154
10. Compared to an adult, the diaphragm dictates the amount of air that a child
inspires because the:
A. intercostal muscles are not well developed.
B. rib cage is rigid and provides little flexibility.
C. abdominal organs force the diaphragm upward.
D. upper airway is smaller and easily collapsible. - ANSWER - Answer: A
Question Type: General Knowledge
Page: 1154
11. Pale skin in a child indicates that the:
A. child is in severe decompensated shock.
B. oxygen content in the blood is decreased.
C. blood vessels near the skin are constricted.
D. child's core body temperature is elevated. - ANSWER - Answer: C
Question Type: General Knowledge
, Page: 1155
12. Signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include:
A. warm, dry skin.
B. weak distal pulses.
C. a rapid heart rate.
D. brisk capillary refill. - ANSWER - Answer: B
Question Type: General Knowledge
Page: 1155
13. Which of the following statements regarding spinal injuries in pediatric patients is
correct?
A. Because of a child's proportionately large head, they are more prone to spinal
cord injuries than adults.
B. The majority of cervical spine injuries in children are partial transections of the
spinal cord, resulting in partial paralysis.
C. Most cervical spine fractures in infants and children occur between the first and
second cervical vertebrae.
D. If the cervical spine is injured, it is most likely to be an injury to the ligaments
because of rapid movement of the head. - ANSWER - Answer: D
Question Type: General Knowledge
Page: 1155
14. Compared to adults, the liver and spleen of pediatric patients are more prone to
injury and bleeding because they are:
A. proportionately larger and situated more anteriorly.
B. more vascular despite the fact that they are proportionately smaller.
C. spaced further apart, which causes them to shift following trauma.
D. lower in the abdominal cavity, where the muscles are not as strong. - ANSWER -
Answer: A
Question Type: General Knowledge
Page: 1155
15. 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.
A. 2, 4
B. 6, 12
C. 12, 4
D. 18, 6 - ANSWER - Answer: D
Question Type: General Knowledge
Page: 1156
16. The purpose of the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) is to:
A. determine if the child's vital signs are within the age-appropriate limits.
B. allow you to rapidly and visually form a general impression of the child.
C. facilitate a rapid head-to-toe assessment of the child by visualization only.
D. gather critical data by performing a rapid hands-on assessment of the child. -
ANSWER - Answer: B
Question Type: General Knowledge
Page: 1158
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