Answer: B Which of the following statements regarding the use of nasopharyngeal airways in children is correct? Signs of an upper airway obstruction in an infant or child include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. A. is a rapid head-to-toe exam to detect life threats. C. Why did your child ingest the poison? He is responsive to painful stimuli only and has a large hematoma to the back of his head. Answer: A Critical burns in children include: B. size of the child and the height of the bumper upon impact. Answer: A B. rule out hypoxia if cyanosis is absent. and perform a secondary assessment. C. an unresponsive 5-year-old male with shallow respirations C. facilitate a rapid head-to-toe assessment of the child by visualization only. You respond to a skate park where a 10-year-old male fell from his skateboard and struck his head on the ground; he was not wearing a helmet. Answer: C When you arrive at the scene, the child is Correct D. start of infancy. B. moist oral mucosa. D. delayed capillary refill indicates a state of decompensated shock. Cardiogenic shock | ACLS-Algorithms.com A 2-year-old female has experienced a seizure. Submersion injuries in the adolescent age group are MOST commonly associated with: Which of the following statements regarding pediatric trauma is correct? D. 98 mm Hg. After your partner stabilizes his head and opens his airway, you assess his breathing 48. A. put padding behind his or her head. You should suspect: With which age group should you talk to the child, not just the parent, while taking the medical history? Question Type: General Knowledge D. heat compresses and lowering the injured extremity. B. the flexible ribs can be compressed without breaking. Page: 1165. B. respiratory or circulatory failure. A. monitor the child's heart rate. Answer: B B. multiple open fractures. B. burns to the hands or feet that involve a glove distribution B. allow you to rapidly and visually form a general impression of the child. c. Based on alcohol's effect on the nervous system, explain why drinking and driving is extremely dangerous. A. be prepared to assist her ventilations, transport at once, and request an ALS intercept en route to the D. ensure that his or her head is in a hyperextended position. A. C) A child's chest wall has proportionately more subcutaneous fat on the chest. C. you should document your perceptions on the run form. This means that the patient has: a. normal breath sounds. C. severe dehydration. 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. A child's head is less frequently injured than an adult's. Page: 1168. The common symptoms of vasoconstriction are as follows: High blood pressure Dilated pupils Cramps Headache Changes in the skin color Imbalance Numbness Tingling in toes and fingers Impaired muscle control Muscle paralysis Slurred speech Vision problems Causes of Vasoconstriction A. Question Type: General Knowledge C. pad underneath the child's head. D. age-appropriate behavior, good muscle tone, and good eye contact. More importantly, the effect of vasoconstriction on central temperature in pediatric patients remains unknown. 5. B. low birth weight You should: encourage him to cough, give O2 as tolerated, and transport. C. ear pain. D. give detailed updates to the infant's parents. A. place oxygen tubing through a hole in a paper cup. The MOST efficient way to identify the appropriately sized equipment for a pediatric patient is to: use a length-based resuscitation tape measure. conscious, crying, and clinging to her mother. Critical burns in children include: It is the recommended adjunct for children with head trauma. B. moderate dehydration. inhalation by: 15% 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. Causes of infant death that may be mistaken for SIDS include all of the following, EXCEPT: Question Type: General Knowledge D. has a history suggestive of a serious illness. B. use a length-based resuscitation tape measure. The MOST appropriate treatment for this child includes: B. retracting. 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. Effective methods for providing pain relief to a child with an extremity injury include: Question Type: General Knowledge signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include: Question Type: General Knowledge D. give oxygen if the SpO2 is less than 90%. 32. C. skin condition, respiratory rate, and level of alertness. B. EMTs must report all suspected cases of child abuse. 4 Her skin is hot and moist. Arch Dis Child 25(123): 242-253. C. putting a baby to sleep on his or her back 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. Signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include: A) warm, dry skin. She is 11 Common signs and symptoms of hypothermia include: Shivering (the first and the most common sign) Slow, shallow breathing Drowsiness Weak pulse Cold palms and feet Clumsy movements Loss of consciousness Slurred speech Transient memory loss A confused state of mind Bright red, cold skin (in babies) Signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include: A) warm, dry skin. A. A. place padding under the child's head. B. tightly secure the oxygen mask straps to the face. D. mother smoked during pregnancy. Blood loss in a child exceeding _____ of his or her total blood volume significantly increases the risk of shock. The MOST ominous sign of impending cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children is: To ensure that the airway of an infant or small child is correctly positioned, you may have to: Page: 1193-1194, 97. B. carotid B. hyperglycemia. What immediate effects does alcohol have on the body? 88 mm Hg B. continue high-flow oxygen therapy, contact medical control, and request permission to administer more albuterol. A. radial The MOST ominous sign of impending cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children is: toy into his mouth shortly before the episode began. 47. signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include: A. A. Answer: B Which of the following groups of people is associated with the lowest risk of meningitis? Page: 1170. Drawing in of the muscles between the ribs or of the sternum during inspiration is called: B. their bones are more brittle than an adult's. Which of the following represents a low normal systolic blood pressure for a 6-year-old child? The MOST efficient way to identify the appropriately sized equipment for a pediatric patient is to: 90. Question Type: Critical Thinking A. sexual activity You should: The secondary assessment of a sick or injured child: may not be possible if the child's condition is critical. D. Do you know what substance was ingested? 40 Answer: B A. typically last less than 30 minutes. D. buttocks, Answer: A When a child experiences a blunt injury to the abdomen: he or she can compensate for blood loss better than adults. D. an altered mental status. D. immediately report your suspicions to the parents. Immediate transport is indicated for a child when he or she: Her heart rate is 130 beats/min and her respiratory rate is 30 breaths/min. 2 seconds. A. hot items on a stovetop. B. positioning, ice packs, and emotional support. Signs and symptoms of meningitis in the infant or child include all of the following, EXCEPT: Children with N meningitides would MOST likely present with: Which of the following is the MOST appropriate dose of activated charcoal for a 20kg child? His mother states that she saw him put a small When a child is struck by a car, the area of greatest injury depends MOSTLY on the: D. capillary refill. Wheezing. prepare for immediate transport to a trauma center. B. scalding water in a bathtub. A. he or she can compensate for blood loss better than adults. What time did the ingestion occur? Which of the following findings is LEAST suggestive of child abuse? Question Type: General Knowledge shock. A. hot items on a stovetop. Which of the following statements regarding sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is correct? You should: attempt cooling measures, offer O2, transport. They can usually identify painful areas when questioned. C. bronchitis. Children have a larger, rounder occiput compared to adults. Answer: A C. electrolyte imbalances. Answer: D 43, AAOS 7th Ed. A child may begin to show signs of separation anxiety as early as: 6 months. Question Type: General Knowledge C. Children are more likely to experience diving-related injuries. A 4-year-old, 16-kg female ingested an unknown quantity of liquid drain cleaner. C. a rapid heart rate. C. estimate the child's weight based on appearance. 6 months and 6 years. She is receiving high-flow oxygen via a non-rebreathing mask. C. ear pain. 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? The infant's mother tells you that he has not had a soiled diaper in over 12 hours. When assessing the heart rate of a 6-month-old infant, you should palpate the brachial pulse or ________ pulse. Have you noticed any signs or symptoms? bag-mask ventilations is to: product because it may: The vital signs of Patient X include a body temperature of 37 degrees Celsius, heart rate of 80 bpm, a pulse of 80 bpm, respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute, and blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg. C. may not be possible if the child's condition is critical. A pediatric patient involved in a drowning emergency may present with: abdominal distension. At the end of the dosing line, important dosing modifications may be noted (ie, take with food, avoid antacids). C. restlessness. Pale skin in a child indicates that the: D. caused by the inability of the body to cool itself. C. Most cases of SIDS occur in infants younger than 6 months. Answer: B D. experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest. C. determine why the ingestion occurred. The infant's heart rate is 140 beats/min and his anterior fontanelle appears to be slightly sunken. Boerrhave's syndrome. D. hyperglycemia. An infant with severe dehydration would be expected to present with: Answer: A D. child's core body temperature is elevated. B. a weak cough. 58. B. attempt cooling measures, offer oxygen, and transport. Question Type: General Knowledge D. has a history suggestive of a serious illness. 49. D. buttocks. To ensure that the airway of an infant or small child is correctly positioned, you may have to: B. his or her blood pressure falls with as little as 5% blood loss. You should: He is conscious, but his The purpose of the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) is to: D. stridorous breathing. D. refusal to drink fluids. B. A. mild dehydration. C. a cough that resembles the bark of a seal. C. 4 seconds. In a normal adult, greater than 30% to 40% of blood volume loss significantly increases the risk of shock. Pediatric Emergencies, Ch. B. headache and fever. You should: Page: 1178. She further tells you that her daughter has no history of seizures, but has had a recent ear infection. B. females B. D. acute respiratory distress. B. more vascular despite the fact that they are proportionately smaller. After determining that an infant or child has strong central pulses, you should: Capillary refill time is MOST reliable as an indicator of end-organ perfusion in children younger than: If the situation allows, a child should be transported in a car seat if he or she weighs less than _____ lbs. Causes of infant death that may be mistaken for SIDS include all of the following, EXCEPT: During the attempted resuscitation of an infant with suspected SIDS: EMT Chapter 30- Abdominal and Genitourinary I, Chapter 33: Obstetrics and Neonatal Care Prac, Julie S Snyder, Linda Lilley, Shelly Collins, N300 -- Cardiac Rehabilitation -- Final Exam. Common causes of seizures in children include all of the following, EXCEPT: signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include: D. height of the child and the speed at which the car was traveling. D. The cause of death following SIDS can be established by autopsy. B. bradycardia. A. cyanosis. 27. C. geriatrics Signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include: Pupillary response in pediatric patients may be abnormal in the presence of all of the following, EXCEPT: C. deliver a series of five back blows and then reassess his condition. After your partner stabilizes his head and opens his airway, you assess his breathing and determine that it is slow and irregular. Children are less likely than adults to be struck by a car. level of activity is decreased. Answer: B Page: 1155. In gen-eral, signs of blood loss include pale mucous membranes, pro-longed capillary re-fill time, progressive mental deterioration, tachypnea, hypothermia, poor pulse quality (narrow pulse . B. a sudden ventricular arrhythmia. Answer: B D. ask a relative if he or she knows the child's weight. A. newborns Page: 1171. B. place a towel or folded sheet behind the shoulders. Your assessment reveals that she B. headache and fever. Signs of severe dehydration in an infant include all of the following, EXCEPT: Hypothermia in the Low Birth Weight Premature Infant - Medscape An infant with severe dehydration would be expected to present with: You respond to a skate park where a 10-year-old male fell from his skateboard and struck his head on the Which of the following statements regarding a 3-month-old infant is correct? may indicate a serious underlying illness. Febrile seizures are MOST common in children between: During the attempted resuscitation of an infant with suspected SIDS: Question Type: General Knowledge Her heart rate is 130 beats/min and her respiratory rate is 30 breaths/min. The patient, an 18-month-old female, 91. B. insert an oral airway, hyperventilate him with a bag-mask device, apply full spinal precautions, and B. positioning, ice packs, and emotional support. A. B. separating the child from her mother and providing ventilatory assistance. Page: 1187, 87. B. encourage him to cough, give oxygen as tolerated, and transport. B. wheezing. Signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include: Which of the following statements regarding spinal injuries in pediatric patients is correct? the back of his head. Drawing in of the muscles between the ribs or of the sternum during inspiration is called: 102. B. internal blood loss. conscious, crying, and clinging to her mother. Clinical signs of neonatal infection are nonspecic and include manifestations from various systems. 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.