Questions with Answers Provided Complete Study Guide
a 2 year old patient has a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute. this is considered Correct
Answer: Normal
when assessing distal circulatory function in a 3 year old, a reliable indicator is? Correct Answer:
~capillary refill
neonatal 2 week old female is dypsneic and lethargic to respond. vitals are P58, R4 and irregular.
what should you be concerned about? Correct Answer: ~cardiac arrest
20 year old female is pregnant for the first time with twins. what is she considered? Correct
Answer: ~primi gravida
2 year old is restless, irritable, and febrile with a disinct cough. the parent state that the child is
calmer in a steam shower. you should suspect? Correct Answer: ~croup
you are treating a 3 month old apneic patient with a pulse of 110. in preparing to ventilate this
infant. you should? Correct Answer: ~place a small towel under their shoulders
scald injuries to a child's lower extremity can be indicative of? Correct Answer: ~abuse
a 3 year old drank some drain cleaner. it would be most helpful to? Correct Answer: ~transport
immediately
you are assisting a vaginal delivery and the mom is crowning. the infants head suddenly
disappears and the mother begins to complain of sharp, intense, constant abdominal pain. you
should suspect? Correct Answer: ~uterine rupture
in centimeters what is the correct depth of chest compressions for a 7 year old child? Correct
Answer: ~5
which of the following indicates decompensated shock in a pediatric patient? Correct Answer:
~loss of consciousness
where should you apply pressure to access for uterine contractions Correct Answer: ~abdomen
above the naval
what is the proper way to size an OPA for a child? Correct Answer: ~corner of mouth to the
angle of the mandible
a mother has just delivered a newborn with central cyanosis the newborns vitals are P82, R30.
you should? Correct Answer: ~begin positive pressure ventilations
, febrile seizures in children are most often the result of a/an Correct Answer: ~life threatening
infection
a 6 month old febrile cyanotic, and grunting with labored breathing. you should Correct Answer:
~assist ventilations via BVM
a 2 year old female is lethargic to response. she has dry mucous membranes and a tearless cry.
what should you suspect? Correct Answer: ~hypovolemia
the period of time during which intrauterine fetal development occurs is called? Correct Answer:
~gestation
which signs and symptoms most suggest preeclampsia? Correct Answer: ~hypertension and
excessive water retention
a pale 2 year old male turns his face away and hides when you approach. vitals are P150, R32 w/
audible wheezing what should you most be concerned about Correct Answer: ~breathing sounds
a patient is in labor and has a strong urge to push. the baby's head is not yet visible, but the
umbilical cord is protruding. you should? Correct Answer: ~plac her in knee-chest position and
transport
24 year old woman presents with vaginal bleeding following sexual assault, controlling bleeding
would best be done by: Correct Answer: ~placing dressing at the vaginal opening
signs or symptoms of pre-delivery emergency? Correct Answer: ~hypertension
painless bright red vaginal bleeding late in the third trimester. you should suspect? Correct
Answer: ~placenta previa
a 4 year old patient has possible head injury from a fall. vitals are P120, R18. how should you
transport? Correct Answer: ~fully immobilized with towel under his scapulae
assistinf home birth and baby's head just delivered. you should? Correct Answer: ~examine for
nuchal cord
placenta previa occurs when the placenta Correct Answer: ~is abnormally positioned
if a patient presents vaginal bleeding within the first 20 weeks of pregnancy you should suspect?
Correct Answer: ~spontaneous abortion
50 year old fell from her bicycle after hitting a bump in the road. she hit her head, she is now
bleeding form her vagina. you should: Correct Answer: ~apply external sterile bulky dressing
assessment of a infant. which artery should you take for pulse? Correct Answer: ~brachial