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When assessing a geriatric patient for pneumonia, the EMT must remember that: 1097;1099;1109

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afebrile, will not show fever sypmtoms

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You are preparing to transport an 86-year-old female complaining of altered mental status and nausea and vomiting. Aspiration pneumonia would be best prevented by: 1113

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really needs LLR but semi fowlers would be the best i guess.

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You have been called to a skilled nursing home to transport a patient with fever and pneumonia to the hospital for further care and treatment. As such, you realize that the primary focus of your care will be: 1099

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infection of the lungs. needs to maintain an open airway and adequate oc=xygenation

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An 81-year-old female called 911 when she suddenly lost vision in her right eye. Based on this description, the EMT should be suspicious of: 1094; 1109

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retina beomes detached from supportive tissue ;

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You have been called to a nursing home for a 91-year-old female with pneumonia. The patient is to be transported to a local hospital for further treatment. When asked, the staff confirms and then produces the patient’s Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order. The patient’s airway is patent, respirations labored, and skin warm, with an intact radial pulse. The vital signs are: pulse 124, respirations 20, blood pressure 104/58, SpO2 at 91%, and temperature 101.2∘F. The patient also complains of chest pain and has a cough. Given this situation, the focus of your care should be: 1099

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maintain patent airawy and O2 , transport in fowlers position. you can use cpap if the person has no AMS and adequate breaths

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You have been called for a 77-year-old female with altered mental status. On scene you note the patient’s inability to speak and vomitus in her airway. Her breathing is labored and inadequate, and radial pulse rapid and weak. She is not moving her right arm or right leg. Which one of the following should be your first priority? 1108-1109

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suction the airawy and maintain patency, check breaths

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An 82-year-old female with nausea and vomiting has called 911. When obtaining her past medical history, she informs you that she suffered a transient ischemic attack (TIA) two months ago. Based on this, what should the EMT expect to find? 1101

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TIA does not produce any nuerological deficits

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An 86-year-old male has experienced a seizure and is now lethargic and confused. His family states that the patient has a history of seizures and was sleeping in bed when the seizure was witnessed by his wife. He remains in bed with an intact airway, adequate breathing, and a radial pulse that is rapid. You also note him to be incontinent of urine. Appropriate care of this patient would include: 1293;1101;1112-1113

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consider O2 and then transport in LLC so he does not choke on vomit

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The family of an 87-year-old female has called 911. She is confused and exhibiting improper and out of character behavior. They inform you that she is a diabetic, but takes pills and not insulin. They also state that he has been complaining of dizziness and has been drinking water nonstop as well as urinating. Assessment reveals adequate breathing, skin that is cool, and a radial pulse that is rapid and weak. Based on this history, you should be suspicious of and treat her for: 1101-1102

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HHNS glucose level increases because of inadequate insuin, frequent urination which can lead to dehyfration

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You have been summoned for a diabetic patient with altered mental status. What sign would cause you to suspect that the patient is suffering from hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS)? 1101-1102

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high blood glucose, frequent urination, dehydration

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A 77-year-old male got out of bed, became dizzy, and fell onto the floor, hitting the right side of his face. You find him sitting on the floor with his wife next to him. His wife states that he did not lose consciousness and that this has happened several times over the past few days, ever since the doctor put him on a new blood pressure medication. Presently, the patient is alert and oriented and complaining of dizziness and a headache. He has a history of coronary artery disease, emphysema, and hypertension. Which one of the following should you do first? 1113

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he fell on the floor you need to ensure no spinal injuries

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You have been called for an 84-year-old female who fell and hit her head. The patient is confused and has a laceration on her forehead. When getting the history from family members, which statement suggests that the patient is suffering from delirium? 1103

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sudden onset , family members or doctor is the best idication for delrium or dimentia, delriuk could indicate a larger problem iwth the patient so they need to be checked out

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Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed by: 1103

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only can be determined defi itevly by the brain during autopsy

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You have been called for a geriatric patient with advanced dementia. The staff at the skilled nursing facility believes her to be suffering from a urinary tract infection. At bedside, you find her to be confused and aggressive. She is on constant oxygen at 3 lpm for COPD. During transport, she repeatedly spits and tries to strike you. You would respond by: 1103

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An 83-year-old male has fallen down five stairs to the floor below. He hit his head and is complaining of a headache. When getting a history from this patient, what question should you ask first? 1104

Geriatrics

Question 1 of 1

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When assessing a geriatric patient for pneumonia, the EMT must remember that: 1097;1099;1109

Select the correct answer(s).

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Explanation

You are preparing to transport an 86-year-old female complaining of altered mental status and nausea and vomiting. Aspiration pneumonia would be best prevented by: 1113

Select the correct answer(s).

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Explanation

You have been called to a skilled nursing home to transport a patient with fever and pneumonia to the hospital for further care and treatment. As such, you realize that the primary focus of your care will be: 1099

Select the correct answer(s).

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An 81-year-old female called 911 when she suddenly lost vision in her right eye. Based on this description, the EMT should be suspicious of: 1094; 1109

Select the correct answer(s).

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Select the correct answer(s).

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Select the correct answer(s).

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An 82-year-old female with nausea and vomiting has called 911. When obtaining her past medical history, she informs you that she suffered a transient ischemic attack (TIA) two months ago. Based on this, what should the EMT expect to find? 1101

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Select the correct answer(s).

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Select the correct answer(s).

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You have been summoned for a diabetic patient with altered mental status. What sign would cause you to suspect that the patient is suffering from hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS)? 1101-1102

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Select the correct answer(s).

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You have been called for an 84-year-old female who fell and hit her head. The patient is confused and has a laceration on her forehead. When getting the history from family members, which statement suggests that the patient is suffering from delirium? 1103

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Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed by: 1103

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An 83-year-old male has fallen down five stairs to the floor below. He hit his head and is complaining of a headache. When getting a history from this patient, what question should you ask first? 1104

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