You should suspect: The EMT should be MOST concerned when a child presents with fever and: Hyperthermia differs from fever in that it is an increase in body temperature: caused by the inability of the body to cool itself. conscious, but clearly restless. B. falls from a height greater than 5. D) altered mental status. An infant with severe dehydration would be expected to present with: B. occur after a week of a febrile illness. C. skin condition You should: assist his ventilations, be prepared to suction his mouth if he vomits, apply full spinal precautions, and prepare for immediate transport to a trauma center. questions would be of LEAST pertinence? Answer: A C. deliver a series of five back blows and then reassess his condition. Answer: D C. perform a hands-on assessment of the ABCs. 2, 4 Her skin is pink and dry, and her heart rate is 120 beats/min. Answer: C The infant's mother tells you that he has not had a soiled diaper in over 12 hours. Question Type: General Knowledge As you approach the child, you note Submersion injuries in the adolescent age group are MOST commonly associated with: 3. D. use a nasal cannula instead of a nonrebreathing mask. C. a cough that resembles the bark of a seal. Which of the following represents a low normal systolic blood pressure for a 6-year-old child? most cases of SIDS occur in infants younger than 6 months. Her heart rate is 130 beats/min and her respiratory rate is 30 breaths/min. 82 mm Hg Signs of infection include an increase in VS, poor feeding, vomiting, pupil dilation, decreased LOC, and . C. severe dehydration. Answer: D C. has a possible closed fracture of the radius. You should: An 8-year-old female with a history of asthma continues to experience severe respiratory distress despite being given multiple doses of her prescribed albuterol by her mother. 81. Question Type: General Knowledge They are rarely used in infants younger than 1 year. D. acute hypoxia and tachycardia. B. drooling or congestion. Which of the following is NOT a known risk factor of SIDS? You are responding to a 9-1-1 call where the mother reported finding her 3-month-old daughter cyanotic and unresponsive in her crib. If appropriate dosing for children and infants is included with age ranges as needed. Answer: C B. headache and fever. pain control management is essential. Page: 1169. D. he or she is breathing inadequately. C. electrolyte imbalances. A. evidence of alcohol consumption or drug use at the scene Page: 1170. Signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include: weak distal pulses Which of the following statements regarding spinal injuries in pediatric patients is correct? C. a cough that resembles the bark of a seal. Page: 1165. 44. B. dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea. B. C. carefully examine the genitalia for signs of injury. D. result in a soft-tissue injury. A common cause of shock in an infant is: C. severe infection. D. lower in the abdominal cavity, where the muscles are not as strong. B. wheezing. D. twisting injuries are more common in children. 54. D. give 12.5 to 25 g of activated charcoal. Page: 1180. Which of the following statements regarding the use of nasopharyngeal airways in children is A viral infection that may cause obstruction of the upper airway in a child is called: A. the flexible rib cage protects the vital thoracic organs. Unless he or she is critically ill or injured, you should generally begin your assessment of a toddler: 5. Surgical options include a Downloaded 2022118 7:2 P Your IP is 189.138.137.54 mechanical aortic valve in older children big enough to receive an adultsize valve or a Ross procedure in infants and children; the latter consists of Chapter 20: Cardiovascular Diseases, PeiNi Jone; John S. Kim; Dale Burkett; Roni Jacobsen; Johannes Von . Thousands of new, high-quality pictures added every day. An increased respiratory rate, particularly with signs of distress (eg, increased respiratory effort including nasal flaring, retractions, seesaw breathing, or grunting) An inadequate respiratory rate, effort, or chest excursion (eg, diminished breath sounds or gasping), especially if mental status is depressed posterior fontanelle is typically closed by _____ months of age. An infant with severe dehydration would be expected to present with: Signs of severe dehydration in an infant include all of the following, EXCEPT: A 6-month-old male presents with 2 days of vomiting and diarrhea. C. their bones bend more easily than an adult's. 13. A. encourage the child to urinate and take a shower. Answer: B 80. B. toddler period. Children are more likely to experience diving-related injuries. An 8-year-old female with a history of asthma continues to experience severe respiratory distress despite being given multiple doses of her prescribed albuterol by her mother. C. severe hypoxia and bradycardia. When a child is struck by a car, the area of greatest injury depends MOSTLY on the: Your assessment reveals that she is conscious and alert, is breathing adequately, and has skin burns around her mouth. B. are more obvious than in the adult population. D. may indicate a serious underlying illness. B. allow the family to observe if they wish. When a child is struck by a car, the area of greatest injury depends MOSTLY on the: size of the child and the height of the bumper upon impact. The child is conscious and appears alert. A 4-year-old female ingested an unknown quantity of liquid drain cleaner. C. a rapid heart rate. Question Type: General Knowledge 5. B. C. 5 Bratteby LE (1968) Studies on . Page: 1162. Answer: B D. duration of symptoms, Answer: A Submersion injuries in the adolescent age group are MOST commonly associated with: Signs of a severe airway obstruction in an infant or child include: Which of the following is the LEAST reliable assessment parameter to evaluate when determining the presence of shock in infants and children? C. his or her respirations are shallow. The infant's heart rate is 140 beats/min and his anterior fontanelle appears to be slightly sunken. A. irritability of the left ventricle. A. allow the mother to drive her daughter to the hospital. Your assessment reveals that she is conscious and alert, is breathing adequately, and has skin burns around her 100. The purpose of the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) is to: Capillary refill time is MOST reliable as an indicator of end-organ perfusion in children younger than: Page: 1155. C. age of the child and the size of the car that struck him or her. By 3 months old, your baby may respond to these sounds with excitement. Signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include: A) warm, dry skin. Question Type: General Knowledge Answer: B A. perform abdominal thrusts. B. a weak cough. In a normal adult, greater than 30% to 40% of blood volume loss significantly increases the risk of shock. D. 50 g. The MOST common cause of dehydration in pediatric patients is: d. an absence of breath sounds. Answer: A Signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include: A. warm, dry skin. There are no obvious signs of trauma to the child, and the car seat does not appear to be damaged. The infant's Answer: B Pupillary response in pediatric patients may be abnormal in the presence of all of the following, EXCEPT: Early signs of respiratory distress in the pediatric patient include all of the following, EXCEPT: The signs and symptoms of poisoning in children: D. place him or her on a firm surface. C. ear pain. D. 6, Which of the following represents a low normal systolic blood pressure for a 6-year-old child? C. exposure to caustic chemicals. D. activity, respiratory quality, and level of consciousness. A. place bulky padding behind his or her occiput. Her skin is pink and dry, and her heart rate is 120 beats/min. Compression of the cord results in vasoconstriction and resultant fetal hypoxia, which can lead to fetal death or disability if not rapidly diagnosed and managed. The MOST ominous sign of impending cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children is: A. B. secondary to a severe bacterial infection. B. separating the child from her mother and providing ventilatory assistance. A. put padding behind his or her head. The child is conscious, obviously frightened, and is Which of the following is the MOST appropriate dose of activated charcoal for a 20-kg child? C. 90 mm Hg D. heat compresses and lowering the injured extremity. Which of the following statements regarding spinal injuries in pediatric patients is correct? D. a semiconscious 7-year-old female with normal ventilation, C. an unresponsive 5-year-old male with shallow respirations. Study Resources. The pediatric patient should be removed from his or her car seat and secured to an appropriate spinal A. typically last less than 30 minutes. B. A. Question Type: General Knowledge A. child is in severe decompensated shock. C. an unresponsive 5-year-old male with shallow respirations Page: 1166, 39. The presence of those signs indicates very late signs of brain stem dysfunction and that cerebral blood flow has been significantly inhibited. Her heart rate is 130 beats/min and her respiratory rate is 30 breaths/min. You They are rarely used in infants younger than 1 year. Answer: D C. his or her respirations are shallow. A child's head is less frequently injured than an adult's. 48. Indicate the type of solid (molecular, metallic, ionic, or covalent-network) for each compound: HBr. Page: 1188. A. croup. B. push the tongue anteriorly. After your partner stabilizes his head and opens his airway, you assess his breathing and determine that it is slow and irregular. B. scalding water in a bathtub. C. belly breathing. D. fracture of the cervical spine. and clinging to her mother. C. rule out an injury to the spinal cord. D. secure the torso before the head. You should: D. assess his or her respiratory effort. D. secure the torso before the head. B. A 6-year-old male presents with acute respiratory distress. C. bronchitis. children have a larger, rounder occiput compared to adults. She is conscious, but clearly restless. When assessing an 8-year-old child, you should: 7. D. superficial burns covering more than 10% to 15% of the body surface. Explain the meanings of the following terms: quadratic damping, complex stiffness, transmissibility, beating, and quality factor. A. allow the mother to drive her daughter to the hospital. D. delayed capillary refill indicates a state of decompensated shock. Causes of infant death that may be mistaken for SIDS include all of the following, EXCEPT: EMT Chapter 34 - Pediatric Emergencies Quiz, EMT-B Chapter 34 - Pediatric Emergencies (Mul, AAOS EMT Eleventh Edition Chapter 34 Pediatri, EMT: Chapter 33 [obstetrics & neonatal care], EMT: Chapter 32 [environmental emergencies], Julie S Snyder, Linda Lilley, Shelly Collins, Stanwick Managerial Accounting T/F & MC for E, Captulo 23: Aparato reproductor femenino. The German Association of the Scientific Medical Societies guideline for pregnancy, childbirth, and puerperium in women with a spinal cord injury (SCI) addresses a range of topics from the desire . product because it may: B. positioning, ice packs, and emotional support. B. cause the child to vomit. Febrile seizures are MOST common in children between the ages of: Which of the following statements regarding a 3-month-old infant is correct? 42. C. putting a baby to sleep on his or her back D. dry mucous membranes. The anti-inflammatory action of corticosteroids reduces laryngeal mucosal edema and decreases the need for salvage nebulized epinephrine. Greenstick fractures occur in infants and children because: their bones bend more easily than an adult's. A. tenting. The secondary assessment of a sick or injured child: B. Authors Channel Summit. A. bleeding in the brain. A. he or she can compensate for blood loss better than adults. A 6-month-old male presents with 2 days of vomiting and diarrhea. 105. D. begin chest compressions if she becomes unresponsive and her heart rate falls below 80 beats/min. Your assessment reveals that she is conscious and alert, is breathing adequately, and has skin burns around her mouth. A normal level of consciousness in an infant or child is characterized by: D. result in a soft-tissue injury. Using the discussion earlier, answer the questions below: b. A. stridor. C. their bones bend more easily than an adult's. 93. A. observe the chest for rise and fall. C. skin condition, respiratory rate, and level of alertness. . Early signs of respiratory distress in the pediatric patient include all of the following, EXCEPT: Before assessing the respiratory adequacy of an semiconscious infant or child, you must: ensure the airway is patent and clear of obstructions. B. rule out hypoxia if cyanosis is absent. B. ensure that the airway is patent and clear of obstructions. B. past medical history C. begin immediate ventilation assistance and ensure that you squeeze the bag forcefully in order to open her bronchioles. C. immobilized on a long backboard. D. gather critical data by performing a rapid hands-on assessment of the child. The MOST accurate method for determining if you are delivering adequate tidal volume to a child during Early signs of respiratory distress in the pediatric patient include all of the following, EXCEPT: Before assessing the respiratory adequacy of an semiconscious infant or child, you must: ensure that the airway is patent and clear of obstructions. His mother states that she saw him put a small toy into his mouth shortly before the episode began. B. size of the child and the height of the bumper upon impact. A 6-year-old male presents with acute respiratory distress. signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include weak distal pulses which of the following statement regarding spinal injuries in pediatric patients is correct? D. hyperextend the neck to ensure adequate alignment. 56. The first month of life after birth is referred to as the: A. premature phase. pulse. 6, 12 D. stridorous breathing. Which of the following statements regarding pediatric trauma is correct? Nursing Care of a Family With a High-Risk New. Page: 1160. C. may not be possible if the child's condition is critical. A 3-month-old infant can distinguish a parent from a stranger. Answer: B How would you rate a patient who is breathing spontaneously, has a peripheral pulse, and is appropriately responsive to painful stimuli? If the cervical spine is injured, it is most likely to be an injury to the ligaments because of rapid movement of the head. In most children, febrile seizures are characterized by: D. popliteal. In most children, febrile seizures are characterized by: Which of the following is the LEAST reliable assessment parameter to evaluate when determining the presence of shock in infants and children? A. place padding under the child's head. D. there is usually obvious injury to the external chest wall. Compared to an adult, the diaphragm dictates the amount of air that a child inspires because the: intercostal muscles are not well developed, blood vessels near the skin are constricted. 23. A. newborns A. normal interactiveness, awareness to time, and pink skin color. C. severe infection. Death caused by shaken baby syndrome is usually the result of: The suture of the anterior fontanelle is typically closed by _____ months of age, and the suture of the posterior fontanelle is typically closed by _____ months of age. D. an altered mental status. Blood pressure is usually not assessed in children younger than _____ years. Signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include: Which of the following statements regarding spinal injuries in pediatric patients is correct? Compared to an adult, the diaphragm dictates the amount of air that a child inspires because the: A. intercostal muscles are not well developed. C. a law enforcement officer must be present. Page: 1186. A. older than 8 to 10 years. C. intra-abdominal hemorrhage. 49. Increased respiratory effort is often the distinguishing characteristic that sets cardiogenic shock apart from other forms of shock. Abstract The thermoregulatory threshold for vasoconstriction has been studied in infants and children given isoflurane, but not in those given halothane anesthesia. 14. A. vary widely, depending on the child's age and weight. Question Type: General Knowledge D. brisk capillary refill. The triggers for vasoconstriction are fluid loss (blood, urine, stomach contents, sweat, fluid evaporation due to severe burns), hypothermia, and hypernatremia (too much sodium in the blood). C. have a parent restrain the child as you give oxygen. D. brisk capillary refill. C. delayed capillary refill. A. appearance, work of breathing, and skin circulation. B. retracting. 58. A. D. an unexplained delay in seeking medical care after the injury, C. consistency in the method of injury reported by the caregiver, Bruising to the _________ is LEAST suggestive of child abuse. They can usually identify painful areas when questioned. B. obtain a SAMPLE history from the parents. A. of more than 2F to 3F per hour. D. age-appropriate behavior, good muscle tone, and good eye contact. A. carefully look into his mouth and remove the object if you see it. The majority of cervical spine injuries in children are partial transections of the spinal cord, resulting in partial paralysis. The purpose of the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) is to: allow you to rapidly and visually form a general impression of the child, appearance, work of breathing, and skin circulation. Answer: D A. requesting a paramedic ambulance to insert an advanced airway device. D. activity, respiratory quality, and level of consciousness. sinastria di coppia karmica calcolo; quincy homeless shelter; plastic bags for cleaning oven racks; claudia procula death; farm jobs in vermont with housing Signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include: Which of the following statements regarding spinal injuries in pediatric patients is correct? D. age-appropriate behavior, good muscle tone, and good eye contact. Blood loss in a child exceeding _____ of his or her total blood volume significantly increases the risk of D. place the child in a supine position and perform abdominal thrusts. B. An infant with severe dehydration would be expected to present with: Which of the following groups of people is associated with the lowest risk of meningitis? B. females Compared to adults, the liver and spleen of pediatric patients are more prone to injury and bleeding because they are: proportionately larger and situated more anteriorly. Use of a nonrebreathing mask or nasal cannula in a child is appropriate ONLY if: When administering oxygen to a frightened child, it would be MOST appropriate to: place O2 tubing through a hole in a paper cup. The MOST appropriate treatment for this child includes: C. seizures and hypoxia B. continue high-flow oxygen therapy, contact medical control, and request permission to administer more albuterol. In contrast to adults, deterioration to cardiac arrest in infants and children is usually associated with:
signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include:
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