OB/Pediatric EMT FISDAP QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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A 2 year old female is lethargic to respond. She has dry mucous membranes and a tearless cry. What
should you suspect? -ANS-hypovolemia
You have just delivered a baby girl who remains cyanotic and is not responding to stimulation and
oxygen therapy. Heart rate is 90. You should -ANS-Begin positive pressure ventilations
A 6 month old is febrile, cyanotic, and grunting with labored breathing. You should? -ANS-apply blow by
02 and trans
Before assessing the respiratory adequacy of an unconscious infant or child, you should -ANS-Ensure the
airway is patent and clear of obstructions
Febrile seizures in children are most often the result of a/an -ANS-Abrupt rise in body temp
A 4 year old patient has sustained blunt trauma to the chest. Based on the MOI you should suspect -
ANS-Minimal external signs with serious internal injury
A mother has just delivered a newborn with central cyanosis. The newborns vitals are P 82, R 30. You
should? -ANS-begin positive pressure ventilations
A 37 year old female in the later stages of pregnancy has been experiencing abdominal pain and
vomiting for the last two days. She responds to verbal stimulus. Vital signs are BP 100/70, P 116 R 24,
skin cool and dry, How should you position her? -ANS-Left lateral recumbent with knees bent
What is the proper way to size an OPA for a child? -ANS-corner of mouth to the angle of the mandible
A 6 year old is shy and withdrawn. He has multiple contusions in various stages of healing. His mother
states "he fell on the playground." What should you suspect? -ANS-Physical abuse
Where should you apply pressure to access for uterine contractions? -ANS-abdomen below the navel
, A 14 year old jumped off a 4 foot wall, landing on her feet. She is complaining of tingling below waist,
lower back pain, and cramping in both feet. Vital signs are BP 106/74, P 112, and R 20. You should -ANS-
Immobilize to a long spine board
Which of the following indicates decompensated shock in a pediatric patient? -ANS-loss of
consciousness
A 3 year old is unresponsive and apneic on the floor of a restaurant. He was choking, turned blue, and
collapsed. What should you do? -ANS-Begin chest compressions
In centimeters what is the correct depth of chest compressions for a 7 year old child? -ANS-5
What is the proper method for suctioning a newborn's airway with a bulb syringe? -ANS-Squeeze before
placing the bulb syringe in the mouth
A 3 year old drank some drain cleaner. It would be most helpful to? -ANS-transport immediately
A cord is wrapped around a baby's neck during childbirth. This is called -ANS-Nuchal cord
Scald injuries to a child's lower extremity can be indicative of? -ANS-Abuse
You have assisted a mother in delivering a premature newborn. Assessment after 5 minutes shows
newborn has central cyanosis and heart rate of 90. What should you do? -ANS-Provide ventilatory
assistance
You are treating a 3 month old, apneic patient with a pulse of 110. In preparing to ventilate this infant,
you should? -ANS-place a small towel under their shoulders
Normal response for a healthy 9 month old infant. -ANS-Gaze follows parents
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A 2 year old female is lethargic to respond. She has dry mucous membranes and a tearless cry. What
should you suspect? -ANS-hypovolemia
You have just delivered a baby girl who remains cyanotic and is not responding to stimulation and
oxygen therapy. Heart rate is 90. You should -ANS-Begin positive pressure ventilations
A 6 month old is febrile, cyanotic, and grunting with labored breathing. You should? -ANS-apply blow by
02 and trans
Before assessing the respiratory adequacy of an unconscious infant or child, you should -ANS-Ensure the
airway is patent and clear of obstructions
Febrile seizures in children are most often the result of a/an -ANS-Abrupt rise in body temp
A 4 year old patient has sustained blunt trauma to the chest. Based on the MOI you should suspect -
ANS-Minimal external signs with serious internal injury
A mother has just delivered a newborn with central cyanosis. The newborns vitals are P 82, R 30. You
should? -ANS-begin positive pressure ventilations
A 37 year old female in the later stages of pregnancy has been experiencing abdominal pain and
vomiting for the last two days. She responds to verbal stimulus. Vital signs are BP 100/70, P 116 R 24,
skin cool and dry, How should you position her? -ANS-Left lateral recumbent with knees bent
What is the proper way to size an OPA for a child? -ANS-corner of mouth to the angle of the mandible
A 6 year old is shy and withdrawn. He has multiple contusions in various stages of healing. His mother
states "he fell on the playground." What should you suspect? -ANS-Physical abuse
Where should you apply pressure to access for uterine contractions? -ANS-abdomen below the navel
, A 14 year old jumped off a 4 foot wall, landing on her feet. She is complaining of tingling below waist,
lower back pain, and cramping in both feet. Vital signs are BP 106/74, P 112, and R 20. You should -ANS-
Immobilize to a long spine board
Which of the following indicates decompensated shock in a pediatric patient? -ANS-loss of
consciousness
A 3 year old is unresponsive and apneic on the floor of a restaurant. He was choking, turned blue, and
collapsed. What should you do? -ANS-Begin chest compressions
In centimeters what is the correct depth of chest compressions for a 7 year old child? -ANS-5
What is the proper method for suctioning a newborn's airway with a bulb syringe? -ANS-Squeeze before
placing the bulb syringe in the mouth
A 3 year old drank some drain cleaner. It would be most helpful to? -ANS-transport immediately
A cord is wrapped around a baby's neck during childbirth. This is called -ANS-Nuchal cord
Scald injuries to a child's lower extremity can be indicative of? -ANS-Abuse
You have assisted a mother in delivering a premature newborn. Assessment after 5 minutes shows
newborn has central cyanosis and heart rate of 90. What should you do? -ANS-Provide ventilatory
assistance
You are treating a 3 month old, apneic patient with a pulse of 110. In preparing to ventilate this infant,
you should? -ANS-place a small towel under their shoulders
Normal response for a healthy 9 month old infant. -ANS-Gaze follows parents
