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Chapter 35 Geriatric Emergencies
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With age, the spine stiffens as a result of shrinkage of the
intervertebral disc spaces, and the vertebrae becomes brittle. This
increases the risk of:
Ans: compression fractures.
Many older victims of physical abuse may make false statements or lie
about the origin of their injuries because:
Ans: they fear retribution from the abuser.
You are assessing a 70-year-old female who complains of intense
thirst, frequent urination, and dizziness. She has a history of type 2
diabetes, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. Her blood
glucose reads "high." She is conscious, but confused. Her blood
pressure is 92/52 mm Hg, her pulse rate is 130 beats/min and weak, and
her respirations are 22 breaths/min and shallow. This patient's clinical
presentation is MOST consistent with:
Ans: hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC).
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A 75-year-old woman complains of shortness of breath. Which of the
following findings should alert the EMT to the possibility of a
pulmonary embolism?
Ans: History of deep venous thrombosis
When assessing a geriatric patient who has possibly experienced an
acute ischemic stroke, it is MOST important to:
Ans: determine the onset of the patient's symptoms.
Poor maintenance of home, poor personal care, and dietary neglect
are all possible indicators of ___ elder abuse.
Ans: physical
To minimize distractions and confusion when assessing an older
patient, you should:
Ans: have only one EMT speak to the patient at a time.
Fractures of the pelvis in older patients often occur as the result of a
combination of:
Ans: osteoporosis and low-energy trauma.
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Chapter 35 Geriatric Emergencies
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
With age, the spine stiffens as a result of shrinkage of the
intervertebral disc spaces, and the vertebrae becomes brittle. This
increases the risk of:
Ans: compression fractures.
Many older victims of physical abuse may make false statements or lie
about the origin of their injuries because:
Ans: they fear retribution from the abuser.
You are assessing a 70-year-old female who complains of intense
thirst, frequent urination, and dizziness. She has a history of type 2
diabetes, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. Her blood
glucose reads "high." She is conscious, but confused. Her blood
pressure is 92/52 mm Hg, her pulse rate is 130 beats/min and weak, and
her respirations are 22 breaths/min and shallow. This patient's clinical
presentation is MOST consistent with:
Ans: hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC).
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A 75-year-old woman complains of shortness of breath. Which of the
following findings should alert the EMT to the possibility of a
pulmonary embolism?
Ans: History of deep venous thrombosis
When assessing a geriatric patient who has possibly experienced an
acute ischemic stroke, it is MOST important to:
Ans: determine the onset of the patient's symptoms.
Poor maintenance of home, poor personal care, and dietary neglect
are all possible indicators of ___ elder abuse.
Ans: physical
To minimize distractions and confusion when assessing an older
patient, you should:
Ans: have only one EMT speak to the patient at a time.
Fractures of the pelvis in older patients often occur as the result of a
combination of:
Ans: osteoporosis and low-energy trauma.
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