Joe Is 18 Months Old, and Is Playing with His

question 53

Multiple Choice

Joe is 18 months old, and is playing with his sister. He looks at her holding the inflatable beach ball, and says "up ball" as he holds out his hands. Joe's attempt to communicate using on a few essential words would be described as ____.

• A) ​phonemic
• B) ​morphemic
• C) ​holophrastic
• D) ​telegraphic

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Definitions:

Chest Radiograph

An X-ray image of the chest used to evaluate the lungs, heart, and chest wall.

Do-not-resuscitate Order

A medical order to withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Airway Obstruction

A blockage in the breathing passages that can be partial or complete, posing a serious risk to the affected individual.

Cardiopulmonary Arrest

A medical emergency characterized by the cessation of both heart and lung function.