B. should be performed, regardless of the circumstances. When a child experiences a blunt injury to the abdomen: he or she can compensate for blood loss better than adults. His pulse is slow and bounding. Answer: D 12.5 g Question Type: General Knowledge C. generalized tonic-clonic activity, a duration of less than 15 minutes, and a short or absent postictal phase. Page: 1193-1194, 97. signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include:types of family health services. D. The cause of death following SIDS can be established by autopsy. Question Type: General Knowledge Cardiac arrest in the pediatric population is MOST commonly the result of: When assessing or treating an adolescent patient, it is important to remember that: they usually do not wish to be observed during a procedure. C. administering blow-by oxygen and transporting the child with her mother. Answer: C B. loss of consciousness 55. B. size of the child and the height of the bumper upon impact. (c) 70C420mmHg70^{\circ} \mathrm{C}_4 20 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}70C420mmHg. C. stimulate the vagus nerve. Page: 1182. The child is conscious, The purpose of the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) is to: allow you to rapidly and visually form a general impression of the child. 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? a 3-month-old infant can distinguish a parent from a stranger. C. face Which of the following is the MOST appropriate dose of activated charcoal for a 20-kg child? A. bleeding in the brain. A child may begin to show signs of separation anxiety as early as: 6 months. C. delayed capillary refill. D. are most severe if the child ingested a poisonous substance. The MOST efficient way to identify the appropriately sized equipment for a pediatric patient is to: use a length-based resuscitation tape measure. B. C. pad underneath the child's head. After your partner stabilizes his head and opens his airway, you assess his breathing C. blood vessels near the skin are constricted. D. assist his ventilations, be prepared to suction his mouth if he vomits, apply full spinal precautions, and D. gather critical data by performing a rapid hands-on assessment of the child. 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 48. B. A. be prepared to assist her ventilations, transport at once, and request an ALS intercept en route to the hospital. most cases of SIDS occur in infants younger than 6 months. C. monitor the pulse oximeter reading. Answer: D EMTs are assessing a 2-year-old child who was riding in a car seat when the vehicle struck a tree while traveling at 45 MPH. Answer: B D. mild respiratory distress. A. perform abdominal thrusts. Question Type: General Knowledge D. acute respiratory distress. Answer: C The secondary assessment of a sick or injured child: Answer: C Answer: B Which of the following is MORE common in children than in adults following a head injury? Signs and symptoms of meningitis in the infant or child include all of the following, EXCEPT: D. absent urine output. Question Type: General Knowledge Which of the following is NOT a known risk factor of SIDS? Before positioning an infant or child's airway, you should: A 4-year-old, 16-kg female ingested an unknown quantity of liquid drain cleaner. D. epiglottitis. D. duration of symptoms. signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include: post oak toyota commercial actors . 63. A. Question Type: General Knowledge D) altered mental status. child during bag-mask ventilations is to: Cardiac arrest in the pediatric population is MOST commonly the result of: In contrast to adults, deterioration to cardiac arrest in infants and children is usually associated with: Blood loss in a child exceeding _____ of his or her total blood volume significantly increases the risk of shock. C. usually present within the first 10 minutes of ingestion. Question Type: General Knowledge As you approach the child, you note D. 98 mm Hg. Her skin is pink and dry, and her heart rate is 120 beats/min. A. any superficial or partial-thickness burn that involves the legs or arms. 5. B. monitor her airway and give oxygen. Answer: A D. observe the chest for adequate rise. C. hyperthermia. if the cervical spine is injured, it most likely to be an injury to the ligaments because of rapid movement to the head. A. separating the child from his or her parents. The infant's heart rate is 140 beats/min and his anterior fontanelle appears to be slightly sunken. Question Type: General Knowledge 20 g Have you noticed any signs or symptoms? Background ELBW infants are vulnerable to cold stress during the transition from delivery room to intensive care. B. bradycardia. Question Type: General Knowledge D. 18 months and 10 years. Question Type: General Knowledge 3 Answer: B C. Most cases of SIDS occur in infants younger than 6 months. Late signs of intracranial pressure that comprise Cushing triad include hypertension with a widening pulse pressure, bradycardia, and abnormal respiration. D. dry mucous membranes. B. a sudden ventricular arrhythmia. 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? What time did the ingestion occur? B. carotid D. begin chest compressions if she becomes unresponsive and her heart rate falls below 80 beats/min. C. his or her respirations are shallow. Question Type: Critical Thinking After using the PAT to form your general impression of a sick or injured child, you should: C. intra-abdominal hemorrhage. A normal level of consciousness in an infant or child is characterized by: age-appropriate behavior, good muscle tone, good eye contact. Guiding principles for appropriate complementary feeding are: continue frequent, on-demand breastfeeding until 2 years of age or beyond; shock. B. rhonchi. The child is conscious, presence of shock in infants and children? B. unresponsiveness, complete body relaxation, a fever greater than 105F, and a short postictal phase. A. hot items on a stovetop. C. 60 D. give oxygen and transport at once. A. he or she can compensate for blood loss better than adults. Correct Response A) sunken fontanelles. A. Question Type: General Knowledge 105. If such a range finder is to determine a distance of 100m100 \mathrm{~m}100m to within 1cm1 \mathrm{~cm}1cm, what is the maximum permitted error in the measurement of the travel time? The suture of the anterior fontanelle is typically closed by _____ months of age, and the suture of the C. exposure to caustic chemicals. You should: B. allow you to rapidly and visually form a general impression of the child. C. 4 seconds. He is unresponsive and there are no signs of breathing. 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. Question Type: General Knowledge 6, 12 If a nasopharyngeal airway is too long, it may: The signs and symptoms of poisoning in children: C. 5 A. an oral airway has been inserted. The infant's mother tells you that he has not had a soiled diaper in over 12 hours. C) a stiff or painful neck. There is acute shortness of breath with pleuritic pain to the lateral side of the chest wall with physical signs of pneumothorax- hyper-resonance with absent breath sounds. They are rarely used in infants younger than 1 year. When ventilating a pediatric patient with a bag-mask device, the EMT should: 82 mm Hg Signs and symptoms of meningitis in the infant or child include all of the following, EXCEPT: A) sunken fontanelles. Blood flow is delayed or halted as blood vessels close. Which of the following statements regarding pediatric trauma is correct? C. hyperthermia. You should: D. duration of symptoms, Answer: A B. C. the sudden force against the ribs causes them to fracture. B. ensure that his or her neck is hyperextended. posterior fontanelle is typically closed by _____ months of age. B. ensure that the airway is patent and clear of obstructions. B. a low-grade fever and tachycardia. Her heart rate is 130 beats/min and her respiratory rate is 30 breaths/min. Vasoconstriction can help or hurt your body, depending on the situation. 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. Signs of a severe airway obstruction in an infant or child include: C. bronchitis. B. partial-thickness burns covering more than 20% of the body surface. Answer: A If the situation allows, a child should be transported in a car seat if he or she weighs less than _____ lb. C. hyperpnea. D. give oxygen and transport at once. A viral infection that may cause obstruction of the upper airway in a child is called: D. place the child in a supine position and perform abdominal thrusts. 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? Question Type: Critical Thinking 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 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). B. scalding water in a bathtub. D. may indicate a serious underlying illness. B. their bones are more brittle than an adult's. Page: 1182. D. twisting injuries are more common in children. B. Question Type: General Knowledge B. blood pressure A. vary widely, depending on the child's age and weight. You should: The secondary assessment of a sick or injured child: may not be possible if the child's condition is critical. 5% A. place oxygen tubing through a hole in a paper cup. D. 5 seconds. A. She is receiving high-flow oxygen via a non-rebreathing mask. Answer: B B. retracting. Which of the following groups of people is associated with the lowest risk of meningitis? C. a congenital cardiovascular defect. C. his or her vital signs are stable. The MOST appropriate treatment for this child includes: B. D. become obstructed by mucus. b. abnormal breath sounds. The signs and symptoms of poisoning in children: If a pediatric patient begins seizing again during your care, which of the following would be your treatment priority? In moderate to severe disease, corticosteroids improve croup scores within 12-24 hours and decrease hospitalization rates. Your assessment reveals that she He is conscious, but his An 8-year-old female with a history of asthma continues to experience severe respiratory distress despite A child who has no recent history of illness suddenly appears cyanotic and cannot speak after Question Type: General Knowledge She is A. older than 8 to 10 years. Common causes of seizures in children include all of the following, EXCEPT: Which of the following statements regarding sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is correct? Greenstick fractures occur in infants and children because: C. crying or combativeness, good muscle tone, and awareness to time. You should: be prepared to assist her ventilations, transport at once, and request an ALS intercept en route to the hospital. B. burns to the hands or feet that involve a glove distribution C. Children are more likely to experience diving-related injuries. The MOST common cause of dehydration in pediatric patients is: D. assess his or her respiratory effort. You should suspect: Page: 1196. A. proportionately larger and situated more anteriorly. 52. C. Why did your child ingest the poison? D. acute hypoxia and tachycardia. Answer: C The child is conscious, obviously frightened, and is Page: 1176, 57. The mother tells you that the seizure lasted Question Type: General Knowledge This . The purpose of the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) is to: D. fracture of the cervical spine. C. consistency in the method of injury reported by the caregiver C. a stiff or painful neck. Bruising to the _________ is LEAST suggestive of child abuse. When ventilating a pediatric patient with a bag-mask device, the EMT should: Using the discussion earlier, answer the questions below: b. Bulcao et al., 2000; Cheng et al., 1995; Daanen, 1996; Grahn et al., 1998). A. place her supine and elevate her legs. Page: 1170. A. evidence of alcohol consumption or drug use at the scene Effective methods for providing pain relief to a child with an extremity injury include: positioning, ice packs, and emotional support. C. insert it until the flange rests on the teeth. Page: 1180, 64. m(i)=31+52+73+94+115+136++2i+1i. D. has a history suggestive of a serious illness. The patient, an 18-month-old female, is tachypneic, has sternal retractions, and is clinging to her mother. A. assume the child is hypertensive. 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? Certain cases of SIDS are predictable and therefore preventable. correct? A. secure the head before the torso. A. mild dehydration. When caring for a female child who has possibly been sexually abused, you should: 19. You should: encourage him to cough, give oxygen as tolerated, and transport. D. stridorous breathing. Page: 1170. D. entrapment in a structural fire. Question Type: General Knowledge 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. (b) 25C,1atm25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, 1 \mathrm{~atm}25C,1atm When administering oxygen to a frightened child, it would be MOST appropriate to: Increased respiratory effort is often the distinguishing characteristic that sets cardiogenic shock apart from other forms of shock. 96. C. 8 years. B. crying and anxiety. 47. blood pressure The MOST efficient way to identify the appropriately sized equipment for a pediatric patient is to: D. dry mucous membranes. 2 seconds. A. is a rapid head-to-toe exam to detect life threats. By 3 months old, your baby may respond to these sounds with excitement. C. geriatrics C. conclude that the child is stable. C. Most cases of SIDS occur in infants younger than 6 months. Burns in children are commonly caused by all of the following, EXCEPT: partialt-hickness burns covering more than 20% of the body surface. 53. B. attempt cooling measures, offer oxygen, and transport. Answer: D A common cause of shock in an infant is: B. slowed level of activity. 32. Infants produce heat by non-shivering thermogenesis (NST) and should exhibit peripheral vasoconstriction when cold, but little empirical evidence confirms that ELBW infants are capable of peripheral vasoconstriction. they can usually identify painful areas when questioned. How could you check to see if this is true (without any scraping)? 6 months and 6 years. correct? B. low birth weight A. vary widely, depending on the child's age and weight. Answer: B D. heat compresses and lowering the injured extremity. B. Pediatric Emergencies, Ch. 58. C. assuming a tripod position. B. EMTs must report all suspected cases of child abuse. C. a rapid heart rate. D. a supervisor can forbid you from reporting possible abuse. C. perform a head tilt-chin lift maneuver. Page: 1193. Question Type: General Knowledge 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. The MOST common cause of dehydration in pediatric patients is: 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. A. requesting a paramedic ambulance to insert an advanced airway device. B. toddler period. A. warm, dry skin. The anti-inflammatory action of corticosteroids reduces laryngeal mucosal edema and decreases the need for salvage nebulized epinephrine. A. D. If the cervical spine is injured, it is most likely to be an injury to the ligaments because of rapid movement B. his or her blood pressure falls with as little as 5% blood loss. C. a law enforcement officer must be present. Question Type: General Knowledge Which of the following statements regarding a pediatric patient's anatomy is correct? 4 years. C. They are usually not well tolerated in children with a gag reflex. The pediatric patient should be removed from his or her car seat and secured to an appropriate spinal sinastria di coppia karmica calcolo; quincy homeless shelter; plastic bags for cleaning oven racks; claudia procula death; farm jobs in vermont with housing B. retractions. She is receiving high-flow oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask. 4 years. How many protons per second are consumed in nuclear reactions in the Sun? These include encouraging women and providing instructions on changing positions, . B. tightly secure the oxygen mask straps to the face. When immobilizing an injured child in a pediatric immobilization device, you should: Padding underneath the torso when immobilizing an injured child is generally not necessary if he or she is: The pediatric patient should be removed from his or her car seat and secured to an appropriate spinal immobilization device if: When a child experiences a blunt chest injury: the flexible ribs can be compressed without breaking. The normal respiratory rate for a newborn should not exceed ______ breaths/min. Kho St Cng Trnh Ngm kent, wa police news today. They can usually identify painful areas when questioned. 94. 80. With regard to the legal implications of child abuse: B. moist oral mucosa. Pale skin in a child indicates that the: C. generalized tonic-clonic activity, a duration of less than 15 minutes, and a short or absent postictal phase.