EMT - GERIATRIC EMERGENCIES NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
EMT - GERIATRIC EMERGENCIES NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
A 77-year-old female presents with an acute onset of altered mental status. Her
son is present and advises
that she has a history of hypertension, atrial fibrillation, type 2 diabetes, and
glaucoma. He further advises
that she takes numerous medications and that she is normally alert. When you
assess this patient, it is
important to note that:
A. because of her age and medical history, you should suspect Alzheimer disease.
B. the patient is experiencing delirious behavior, which suggests a new health
problem.
C. her mental status is likely the result of hypoglycemia and you should give her
sugar.
D. dementia typically presents as an acute onset of deterioration of cognitive
function. - Correct Answer-B. the patient is experiencing delirious behavior, which
suggests a new health problem.
Causes of delirium in the older patient include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. acute hypovolemia.
B. Alzheimer disease.
C. low blood sugar level.
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D. decreased cerebral perfusion. - Correct Answer-B. Alzheimer disease.
Syncope in the older patient is:
A. caused by an interruption of blood flow to the brain.
B. generally of no concern unless the patient was injured.
C. most commonly caused by a silent myocardial infarction.
D. rarely life threatening but should be evaluated by a physician. - Correct Answer-
A. caused by an interruption of blood flow to the brain.
Motor nerve neuropathy is characterized by:
A. numbness, tingling, and severe muscle pain.
B. loss of bladder control and sensitivity to touch.
C. loss of balance, muscle weakness, and spasms.
D. constipation, low blood pressure, and bradycardia. - Correct Answer-C. loss of
balance, muscle weakness, and spasms.
Common causes of syncope in older patients include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. venous pooling.
B. vasoconstriction.
C. acute hypotension.
D. blood volume loss. - Correct Answer-B. vasoconstriction.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm:
A. is usually not repairable, even if discovered early.
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B. causes dull pain that often radiates to the shoulders.
C. is often the result of hypertension and atherosclerosis.
D. can sometimes be palpated as a mass in the groin area. - Correct Answer-C. is
often the result of hypertension and atherosclerosis.
A 73-year-old female experienced a syncopal episode while watching TV. She is
now conscious, but is
diaphoretic, tachycardic, and hypotensive. Your assessment reveals abdominal
tenderness and a pulsating
mass to the left of her umbilicus. You should be MOST suspicious for:
A. an aortic aneurysm.
B. acute appendicitis.
C. a strangulated bowel.
D. myocardial infarction. - Correct Answer-A. an aortic aneurysm.
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 level is
450 mg/dL. 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:
A. diabetic ketoacidosis.
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B. hyperglycemia with moderate dehydration.
C. hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC).
D. acute renal failure with associated hyperglycemia. - Correct Answer-C.
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC).
The stooped posture of some older people, which gives them a humpback
appearance, is called:
A. kyphosis.
B. arthritis.
C. scoliosis.
D. miosis. - Correct Answer-A. kyphosis.
Osteoporosis is MOST accurately defined as:
A. increased flexibility of bone mass.
B. decreased bone marrow production.
C. a decrease in bone mass and density.
D. an abnormality near the growth plate. - Correct Answer-C. a decrease in bone
mass and density.
The chief component of connective tissues and bones that deteriorates as people
age is called:
A. fibrin.
B. elastin.
C. sebum.
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EMT - GERIATRIC EMERGENCIES NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
A 77-year-old female presents with an acute onset of altered mental status. Her
son is present and advises
that she has a history of hypertension, atrial fibrillation, type 2 diabetes, and
glaucoma. He further advises
that she takes numerous medications and that she is normally alert. When you
assess this patient, it is
important to note that:
A. because of her age and medical history, you should suspect Alzheimer disease.
B. the patient is experiencing delirious behavior, which suggests a new health
problem.
C. her mental status is likely the result of hypoglycemia and you should give her
sugar.
D. dementia typically presents as an acute onset of deterioration of cognitive
function. - Correct Answer-B. the patient is experiencing delirious behavior, which
suggests a new health problem.
Causes of delirium in the older patient include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. acute hypovolemia.
B. Alzheimer disease.
C. low blood sugar level.
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D. decreased cerebral perfusion. - Correct Answer-B. Alzheimer disease.
Syncope in the older patient is:
A. caused by an interruption of blood flow to the brain.
B. generally of no concern unless the patient was injured.
C. most commonly caused by a silent myocardial infarction.
D. rarely life threatening but should be evaluated by a physician. - Correct Answer-
A. caused by an interruption of blood flow to the brain.
Motor nerve neuropathy is characterized by:
A. numbness, tingling, and severe muscle pain.
B. loss of bladder control and sensitivity to touch.
C. loss of balance, muscle weakness, and spasms.
D. constipation, low blood pressure, and bradycardia. - Correct Answer-C. loss of
balance, muscle weakness, and spasms.
Common causes of syncope in older patients include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. venous pooling.
B. vasoconstriction.
C. acute hypotension.
D. blood volume loss. - Correct Answer-B. vasoconstriction.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm:
A. is usually not repairable, even if discovered early.
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B. causes dull pain that often radiates to the shoulders.
C. is often the result of hypertension and atherosclerosis.
D. can sometimes be palpated as a mass in the groin area. - Correct Answer-C. is
often the result of hypertension and atherosclerosis.
A 73-year-old female experienced a syncopal episode while watching TV. She is
now conscious, but is
diaphoretic, tachycardic, and hypotensive. Your assessment reveals abdominal
tenderness and a pulsating
mass to the left of her umbilicus. You should be MOST suspicious for:
A. an aortic aneurysm.
B. acute appendicitis.
C. a strangulated bowel.
D. myocardial infarction. - Correct Answer-A. an aortic aneurysm.
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 level is
450 mg/dL. 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:
A. diabetic ketoacidosis.
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B. hyperglycemia with moderate dehydration.
C. hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC).
D. acute renal failure with associated hyperglycemia. - Correct Answer-C.
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC).
The stooped posture of some older people, which gives them a humpback
appearance, is called:
A. kyphosis.
B. arthritis.
C. scoliosis.
D. miosis. - Correct Answer-A. kyphosis.
Osteoporosis is MOST accurately defined as:
A. increased flexibility of bone mass.
B. decreased bone marrow production.
C. a decrease in bone mass and density.
D. an abnormality near the growth plate. - Correct Answer-C. a decrease in bone
mass and density.
The chief component of connective tissues and bones that deteriorates as people
age is called:
A. fibrin.
B. elastin.
C. sebum.
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