EMT - Geriatric Emergencies NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
EMT - GERIATRIC EMERGENCIES NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 70 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
1. An elderly patient may understate or minimize the symptoms of his or her
illness because:
A. the nervous system has deteriorated.
B. of decreased perception of pain.
C. of conditions such as dementia.
D. he or she fears hospitalization. - Correct Answer-D
2. Which of the following statements regarding a decreased level of consciousness
in the elderly patient is correct?
A. A decreased level of consciousness is not a normal part of the aging process.
B. Most elderly patients have some deterioration in their level of consciousness.
C. A decreased level of consciousness is most often the result of chronic dementia.
D. The AVPU scale is an ineffective tool when assessing an elderly patient's level of
consciousness. - Correct Answer-A
3. You are dispatched to a skilled nursing care facility for an 80-year-old female
with abnormal behavior. The patient is clearly confused and asks you if you are
her husband. As your partner administers oxygen to the patient, you should:
A. determine the patient's baseline mental status.
B. inquire about a history of Alzheimer disease.
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C. obtain a complete list of the patient's medications.
D. ask an attendant for the patient's medical records. - Correct Answer-A
4. A 69-year-old female was involved in a motor vehicle crash. She is
semiconscious with a blood pressure of 80/50 mm Hg and a heart rate of 74
beats/min that is weak. Her daughter, who was uninjured in the crash, tells you
that her mother has a history of hypertension and takes beta-blockers.
Considering the fact that this patient is probably in shock, what is the MOST likely
explanation for the absence of tachycardia?
A. deterioration of the cardiac conduction system
B. intrathoracic bleeding and cardiac compression
C. the effects of her antihypertensive medication
D. failure of the parasympathetic nervous system - Correct Answer-C
5. The purpose of the GEMS diamond is to:
A. help EMS personnel remember what is different about elderly patients.
B. provide the EMT with a standard format for assessing elderly patients.
C. replace the typical ABC approach to patient care when caring for the elderly.
D. provide clues about an elderly patient's problem by observing his or her home.
- Correct Answer-A
6. Upon entering the residence of a geriatric patient with a medical or trauma
complaint, the EMT should:
A. immediately seek out a family member or other caregiver.
B. observe for conditions that may make the residence unsafe.
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C. begin his or her assessment after gathering any medication bottles.
D. talk to the patient after performing his or her primary assessment. - Correct
Answer-B
7. Which of the following observations or statements represents the "E" in the
GEMS diamond?
A. Elderly patients present atypically and deserve your respect.
B. The patient's residence is cold due to a malfunctioning heater.
C. A patient is assisted with his or her activities of daily living.
D. The patient's medications have not been filled in 2 months. - Correct Answer-B
8. Findings during the social assessment of an older patient include all of the
following, EXCEPT:
A. interaction with others.
B. daily activity assistance.
C. outdated medications.
D. delays in obtaining meals - Correct Answer-C
9. Which of the following statements regarding the aging process is correct?
A. Aging is a linear process; the rate at which a person loses functions does not
increase with age.
B. Because he or she is younger and healthier, a 35-year-old person ages slower
than a 75-year-old person.
C. Human growth and development peaks in the late 40s or early 50s, at which
point the aging process sets in.
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EMT - GERIATRIC EMERGENCIES NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 70 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
1. An elderly patient may understate or minimize the symptoms of his or her
illness because:
A. the nervous system has deteriorated.
B. of decreased perception of pain.
C. of conditions such as dementia.
D. he or she fears hospitalization. - Correct Answer-D
2. Which of the following statements regarding a decreased level of consciousness
in the elderly patient is correct?
A. A decreased level of consciousness is not a normal part of the aging process.
B. Most elderly patients have some deterioration in their level of consciousness.
C. A decreased level of consciousness is most often the result of chronic dementia.
D. The AVPU scale is an ineffective tool when assessing an elderly patient's level of
consciousness. - Correct Answer-A
3. You are dispatched to a skilled nursing care facility for an 80-year-old female
with abnormal behavior. The patient is clearly confused and asks you if you are
her husband. As your partner administers oxygen to the patient, you should:
A. determine the patient's baseline mental status.
B. inquire about a history of Alzheimer disease.
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C. obtain a complete list of the patient's medications.
D. ask an attendant for the patient's medical records. - Correct Answer-A
4. A 69-year-old female was involved in a motor vehicle crash. She is
semiconscious with a blood pressure of 80/50 mm Hg and a heart rate of 74
beats/min that is weak. Her daughter, who was uninjured in the crash, tells you
that her mother has a history of hypertension and takes beta-blockers.
Considering the fact that this patient is probably in shock, what is the MOST likely
explanation for the absence of tachycardia?
A. deterioration of the cardiac conduction system
B. intrathoracic bleeding and cardiac compression
C. the effects of her antihypertensive medication
D. failure of the parasympathetic nervous system - Correct Answer-C
5. The purpose of the GEMS diamond is to:
A. help EMS personnel remember what is different about elderly patients.
B. provide the EMT with a standard format for assessing elderly patients.
C. replace the typical ABC approach to patient care when caring for the elderly.
D. provide clues about an elderly patient's problem by observing his or her home.
- Correct Answer-A
6. Upon entering the residence of a geriatric patient with a medical or trauma
complaint, the EMT should:
A. immediately seek out a family member or other caregiver.
B. observe for conditions that may make the residence unsafe.
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C. begin his or her assessment after gathering any medication bottles.
D. talk to the patient after performing his or her primary assessment. - Correct
Answer-B
7. Which of the following observations or statements represents the "E" in the
GEMS diamond?
A. Elderly patients present atypically and deserve your respect.
B. The patient's residence is cold due to a malfunctioning heater.
C. A patient is assisted with his or her activities of daily living.
D. The patient's medications have not been filled in 2 months. - Correct Answer-B
8. Findings during the social assessment of an older patient include all of the
following, EXCEPT:
A. interaction with others.
B. daily activity assistance.
C. outdated medications.
D. delays in obtaining meals - Correct Answer-C
9. Which of the following statements regarding the aging process is correct?
A. Aging is a linear process; the rate at which a person loses functions does not
increase with age.
B. Because he or she is younger and healthier, a 35-year-old person ages slower
than a 75-year-old person.
C. Human growth and development peaks in the late 40s or early 50s, at which
point the aging process sets in.
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