When a child experiences a blunt injury to the abdomen: he or she can compensate for blood loss better than adults, without signs of shock developing. Severe burns in children include: partial-thickness burns covering more than 20% of the body surface.
Similarly, you may ask, when a child is struck by a car the area of greatest injury depends mostly on the?
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| The first month of life after birth is referred to as the: | neonatal period |
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| An infant with severe dehydration would be expected to present with: | absent urine output |
| When a child is struck by a car, the area of greatest injury depends MOSTLY on the: | age of the child and the size of the car that struck him or her. |
Similarly, which of the following signs is most indicative of inadequate breathing in an infant? Signs of inadequate breathing include: A. wheezing, crowing, or gurgling noises. B. cyanosis of the lips, earlobes, or nail beds.
Secondly, when assessing an infant's ventilation status you should?
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| Term Which of the following statements regarding a pediatric patient's anatomy is correct? | Definition Children have a larger, rounder occiput compared to adults |
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| Term When assessing an infant's ventilation status, you should | Definition observe the abdomen for rise and fall |
What is the purpose of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle?
The Pediatric Assessment Triangle is used as a method of quickly determining the acuity of the child, and can determine whether the child is in respiratory distress, respiratory failure, or shock. The Pediatric Assessment Triangle is taught, among other contexts, in Advanced Pediatric Life Support courses.
When a child is struck by a car the area?
The third most common area for a child to be injured in this type of accident is the chest and abdomen. The reason for this is because children are generally smaller in stature than adults. The area of greatest injury on a pedestrian's body when being struck by a car is often the first point of impact with the bumper.When administering oxygen to a frightened child it would be most appropriate to?
When administering oxygen to a frightened child, it would be MOST appropriate to: place oxygen tubing through a hole in a paper cup. 30.When interacting with a developmentally disabled patient the best approach is to?
When interacting with a developmentally disabled patient, the best approach is to: ask your team members to wait until you can establish a rapport with the patient. A 70-year-old male complains of shortness of breath. During your assessment, you note that he has bilateral hearing aids.When immobilizing an injured child in a pediatric immobilization device you should?
When immobilizing an injured child in a pediatric immobilization device, you should: secure the torso before the head. A 6-month-old male presents with 2 days of vomiting and diarrhea. He is conscious, but his level of activity is decreased.When questioning the parent of a child who ingested?
Chapter 32| The first month of life after birth is referred to as the: | neonatal period |
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| When questioning the parent of a child who ingested a poisonous substance, which of the following questions would be of LEAST pertinence? | Why did your child ingest the poison? |
Which of the following signs and symptoms are most consistent with meningitis in an infant?
The most common symptoms of meningitis in babies include:- Bulging fontanel (the soft spot on top of the head).
- Fever.
- Cold hands and feet with a warm torso.
- Chills.
- A stiff neck.
- Irritability and crying, especially when picked up.
- Rapid breathing.
- Vomiting persistently.
What is the most ominous sign of impending respiratory failure?
Decreased work of breathing with more superficial respirations along with worsening mental status are ominous signs and signal severe respiratory failure and impending arrest. Clinical findings suggestive of increased work of breathing include nasal flaring, intercostal and substernal retractions (Fig.Which of the following is an early sign of respiratory distress in a pediatric patient?
If respiratory distress isn't immediately evident, particularly for an infant or toddler who can't yet communicate their difficulty breathing, the following are identifying symptoms a child would present during such an episode: nasal flaring; uncorrected noisy respiration; mottling, pallor, or cyanosis; altered mentalWhen caring for a 4 month old infant it is most important to keep his or her Nares clear of mucus because?
When caring for a 4-month-old infant, it is MOST important to keep his or her nares clear of mucus because: infants may not have the intuition to mouth breathe. Despite 100% oxygen and the administration of a beta-2 agonist, a conscious 9-year-old female still has diffuse expiratory wheezing and respiratory distress.When performing chest compressions on a child you should?
It's important to note: when performing chest compressions on a child, you should compress about 2 inches (5 cm) (at least one third AP diameter of the chest). Do not exceed 1/2 the depth of the child's circumference. It should be between 1/3 and 1/2. Make sure your hands are placed correctly upon the child's chest.When assessing a child's general appearance you should?
When performing chest compressions on a child, you should: Use the heel of one or two hands. When assessing a child's general appearance, you should: Compare it to what you would expect from a healthy child of the same age.When intubating a 3 year old child you would most likely use a?
When intubating a 3-year-old child, you would MOST likely use a: size 2 straight blade. Cuffed ET tubes are generally not used in the field until the child is 8 to 10 years old because: a cuff at the cricoid ring is not necessary to obtain a seal.When ventilating an apneic child with a bag mask device it is important for the paramedic to remember that?
delivering each breath over 1 second until the chest rises visibly. When ventilating an apneic child with a bag-mask device, it is important for the paramedic to remember that: regurgitation and aspiration may occur, even with proper ventilation technique.What are the 3 components of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle?
The Pediatric Assessment Triangle consists of three areas of assessment: Appearance; Work of Breathing; and Circulation to Skin.- Appearance.
- Work of Breathing.
- Circulation to Skin.
- Respiratory distress.
- Respiratory failure.
- Shock.
- In extremis.
How do you do a physical assessment on a child?
Approach to physical assessment Introduce yourself to the child and family and establish rapport. Use play techniques for infants and young children. Use systematic approach; but be flexible to accommodate child's behaviour. Encourage the child and family to ask questions and voice any concerns.What is a Paediatric assessment?
The Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) is an acute medical assessment unit that caters typically from birth to 16 years, it is co-located within Neptune Paediatric Ward. Within PAU children are assessed and receive treatment before either being discharged home or admitted to paediatric in-patient facilities.What is the lower limit of normal for a 5 year old child's systolic blood pressure?
Vital signs: Normal blood pressure (mmHg) (PICU chart)| Age | Systolic | Diastolic |
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| Toddler | 95–105 | 53–66 |
| Preschooler | 95–110 | 56–70 |
| School–Aged Child | 97–112 | 57–71 |
| Adolescent | 112–128 | 66–80 |
