You Are at the Residence of an Alert and Oriented

question 19

Multiple Choice

You are at the residence of an alert and oriented 87-year-old female who is very short of breath but is refusing to go to the hospital. Rather, she wants you to treat her at home and then leave when she feels better. As an EMT knowledgeable of the characteristics and behaviors of this age group, you would become suspicious that her request is based on the fact that she:

• A) may have Alzheimer's dementia and has yet to be diagnosed.
• B) is concerned that she does not have the money to pay for the ambulance transport.
• C) is concerned that she may be giving up the independence of living in her home.
• D) does not trust those who are younger in age to take care of her.

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Definitions:

Nitrogen

A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, essential to all living organisms as a constituent of proteins and nucleic acids.

Essential Elements

Nutrients required for organisms to survive and reproduce, that cannot be synthesized internally and must be obtained from the environment.

Leaf

A flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem directly or via a stalk. Leaves are the main organs of photosynthesis and transpiration.

Guttation

The exudation of droplets of water from the pores of plants, typically occurring at night when root pressure is high and transpiration is low.