A mother has called 911 for medical assistance. She states that her 3-month-old son has a rectal temperature of 99.7°F and is not feeding. Which statement would be appropriate when talking with the mother about the infant's temperature?

A young new mother has called 911 because her baby will not stop crying. On scene, you find a 6-month-old baby who alternates between crying and sleep. Which statement to the mother would be most appropriate given the infant's crying?

When assessing a sick 3-week-old baby, which finding would be most concerning?

The mother of a 9-month-old baby informs you that her child has yet to make any sounds that resemble words or speech. She asks you if this is normal. What is your best response?

When assessing a 5-month-old baby girl, you note that she cries when her mother holds her but is quiet and at peace when her father takes her. Assessment reveals no outward problems. Based on your knowledge of psychosocial development, what is a likely explanation?

You must assess a crying 7-month-old baby who is vomiting. To best assess this patient, you should:

You are assessing a 4-year-old child with a fever and cough. The child is very calm and receptive to your presence. Given this, which action would be most appropriate during your ongoing assessment?

A 7-year-old child has fallen and exhibits deformity of his left wrist. He will not cooperate with you as you attempt a closer examination of the wrist. Which statement would be appropriate given the patient's age and behavior?

You are en route to a home for an 8-year-old child with "noisy" breathing and a cough. As you respond, which piece of advice would you give your partner, a new EMT?

When assessing and treating a 15-year-old female patient for abdominal pain, the EMT must remember that:

You have received a grant to promote healthy living habits among the 20- to 40-ycar-old age group. Given the most common cause of death within this age group, which topic should be the focus of your program?

A common concern about the well-being of a female patient in the 41- to 60-year-old age group is:

You have been asked to speak to a local EMT class about caring for patients older than age 60 years. When presenting your material, which point would you emphasize?

After you transfer care of a 77-year-old female patient to the ED nurse, the patient informs the nurse that she has a history of heart problems and is having chest pain. On scene and throughout transport, the patient denied any complaint, despite your repeated inquiry. This has greatly upset your partner since he feels the patient made him look foolish in front of the emergency department staff. Based on your knowledge of the patient's age group, which explanation would you give your partner?

You have been called for a 2-week-old male patient whose mother feels as though he is "sick." When assessing this patient and obtaining a history from the mother, which finding would be most concerning?

An EMT would recognize and categorize a 15-year-old female patient as a(n):

When assessing a neonate, which finding would deserve closer investigation?

Which statement made by a 49-year-old female patient describes a situation common to those in this life stage?

The average years of life remaining based on an individual's date of birth is called:

Five minutes have passed since you assisted in the delivery of a full-term baby boy. Based on your knowledge of physiological changes in the neonate, which finding would be most concerning?

You are transporting a 3-week-old male patient who has a fever and cough to the hospital. When making your radio report, you would advise the emergency department that you are bringing in a(n):

You are caring for an 18-day-old baby with inadequate respirations. Which instruction would you provide to your new partner as she is ventilating him with the bag-valve mask?

Which of these patients would be categorized as a toddler?

You are caring for a 6-month-old male patient who is fussy and crying, and who has a fever. Which action would be most appropriate?

The systolic blood pressure of a 4-year-old female patient is 110 mmHg. Her mother is concerned because last year at the pediatrician's office the systolic blood pressure was 92 mmHg and now it is higher. How would you respond?

A 3-year-old child is very fearful when you listen to his breathing and lungs with the stethoscope. Your best course of action would be to:

Puberty is best described as:

A 16-year-old female patient has a history of bulimia. As a knowledgeable EMT, you would realize that bulimia is:

A 16-year-old male was killed after driving at excessive speeds and then losing control of his car. He was not wearing a seat belt. In an attempt to understand why such a tragedy would occur, you would recognize that:

During which stage of life do most chronic illnesses typically become evident?

A female patient informs you that she has already gone through menopause. You would realize that:

You have been dispatched to a residence for an 82-year-old female with an unknown medical problem. En route to the scene, your partner states, "At 82 years old, she probably has a ton of medical problems." Your response would be:

Which statement is true regarding the maximum life span?

You are at the residence of an alert and oriented 87-year-old female patient who is very short of breath but is refusing to go to the hospital. Instead, she wants you to treat her at home and then leave when she feels better. As an EMT knowledgeable of the characteristics and behaviors of this age group, you would become suspicious that her request is based on the fact that she:

Due to the body systems operating at optimal level and because typically individuals in this age bracket are in excellent physical condition, risky behavior and accidents are the leading causes of death in which stage of development?