An AEMT is assessing a nine-month-old infant who is "not acting right" per his mother. Assessment reveals him to be extremely irritable, crying weakly, and shows he does not want to be touched by the EMT. Which one of the following BEST describes this infant's mental status?

Which of the following is NOT a common form of pathogen transmission?

A) Cough B) Sneeze C) Sexual contact D) Organisms shed into the environment

You are caring for a 6-month-old male who is fussy, crying, and has a fever. What would be most appropriate?

A) Talk to the parents and not the baby since a stranger's voice is upsetting. B) Wait for the baby to stop crying so that you can properly assess him. C) Keep the parents calm even though it is the baby you are caring for. D) Distract the baby with a small toy or ball so that you can assess him.