Lifespan and Development

Multiple Choice

What is the primary reason EMTs must be aware of the physical changes a person undergoes at various stages of life?

• It may affect the approach to patient care.

• It helps them diagnose diseases.

• It allows them to predict patient behavior.

• It is required for certification.

Multiple Choice

Which developmental stage is from birth to 1 month?

• Neonates

• Infants

• Child

• Toddler

Multiple Choice

Which developmental stage is from 1 month to 1 year??

• Neonates

• Infants

• Child

• Toddler

Open Ended

Why are infants more prone to choking on their tongue?

Multiple Choice

How do infants receive antibodies to help protect their immune system?

• Via breastfeeding and from the mother's immunities.

• Through exposure to sunlight.

• By receiving vaccinations only.

• From solid foods introduced early.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the main method of communicating distress in infants?

• Crying

• Laughing

• Sleeping

• Smiling

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of a secure attachment in infants?

• Bonding is based on a secure attachment

• Infants are repeatedly rejected

• Separation anxiety is common

• Trust and mistrust involves an infant’s needs being met

Fill in the Blank

The age range of a toddler is from 3 to_.

Multiple Choice

What are the normal pulse and respiratory rate ranges for preschoolers?

• 80-140 BPM

  20-26 RR

• 60-100 BPM

  12-20 RR

• 90-150 BPM

  22-30 RR

• 100-130 BPM

  10-20 RR

Multiple Select

Which of the following are psychosocial changes seen in toddlers and preschoolers?

• Learn to speak and express themselves

• Master basic language

• Begin to understand cause and effect

• Develop well-developed lung musculature

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes looking for approval from your peers?

• Postconventional reasoning

• Preconventional reasoning

• Conventional reasoning

• Because reasons

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes being guided by your conscience?

• Postconventional reasoning

• Preconventional reasoning

• Conventional reasoning

• Because reasons

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common psychosocial changes experienced by adolescents?

• Privacy becomes an issue

• Self-consciousness increases

• Finances become a concern

• Antisocial behavior and peer pressure peak at age 14 to 16 years

Fill in the Blank

From age 19 to 25 years, the body should be functioning at its ___ level.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a common issue for middle adults?

• Menopause occurs in late 40s or early 50s

• Permanent teeth come in

• Finances become a concern

• Vulnerable to vision and hearing loss

Multiple Choice

During which age range are pt. most likely to be caretakers for school/college aged students and their own parents?

• 40-60

• 20-30

• 61 and up

• 50-60

Multiple Choice

During which age range does a pt. cardiovascular system begin to decline?

• 40-60

• 20-30

• 61 and up

• 50-60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a change in the cardiovascular system commonly seen in older adults?

• Heart rate and cardiac output increase

• Vascular system becomes stiff

• Ability to produce replacement blood cells declines

• Declines with age largely due to atherosclerosis

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are changes in the endocrine system of older adults?

• Insulin production drops off

• Metabolism decreases

• The reproductive system changes to some extent

• All of the above

Fill in the Blank

As people age, the ability of the intestines to contract and move food ___ .