CH35 - PEDIATRIC EMERGENCIES EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ A 2-month -old infant was found unresponsive in his crib by his mother. When you arrive, you determine that the infant is apneic and pulseless. His skin is pale and cold and his arms are stiff. You should: - ANS-
Inform the child's mother that her son is dec eased The secondary assessment of a sick or injured child: - ANS-might not be possible if the child's condition is critical The signs and symptoms of poisioning in children: - ANS-vary widely, depending on the child's age and weight The sulture of the anterior fontanelle is typically closed by _______ months of age, and the sulture of the posterior fontanelle is typically closed by ________ months of age - ANS-18, 6 To ensure that the airway of an infant or small child is correctly positioned, you may have to: - ANS-place a towel or folded sheet behind the shoulders Unless he or she is critically ill or injured, you should generally begin your assessment of a toddler : - ANS-at the feet Use of a nonrebreathing mask or nasal cannula in a child is appropriate ONLY if: - ANS-his or her tidal volume is adequate What is the main cause of death in children? - ANS-unintentional injuries What is the purpose of the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT)? - ANS-to form a general impression of the patient without touching him or her When a child experiences a blunt chest injury: - ANS-the flexible ribs can be compressed without breaking When a child experiences a blunt injury to the abdomen: - ANS-he or she can compensate for blood loss better than adults A 2-year -old child is found in respiratory distress with stridor. The father states that the child was healthy with no illness, fever, or breathing problems up until ten minutes ago while he was playing on the kitchen floor. What should you suspect? - ANS-foreign body airway obstruction A 2-year -old child who has no recent history of illness suddenly appears cyanotic and cannot speak after playing with a small toy. You should: - ANS-perform abdominal thrusts A 2-year -old female has experienced a se izure. When you arrive at the scene, the child is conscious, crying, and clinging to her mother. Her skin is hot and moist. The mother tells you that the seizure lasted approximately 5 minutes. She further tells you that her daughter has no history of seiz ures but has had a recent ear infection. You should: - ANS-Cool the child with tepid water and transport to the hospital A 2 year old male has been ill for a day. His father describes seizure -like activity prior to your arrival. You note that his temperat ure is 103.6 degrees Fahrenheit. What should you do? - ANS-Remove his clothing and sponge him with tepid water A 4-year -old has bilateral degloving burns to his feet. What should you do? - ANS-Manage the injuries and transport the child to the hospital
Inform the child's mother that her son is dec eased The secondary assessment of a sick or injured child: - ANS-might not be possible if the child's condition is critical The signs and symptoms of poisioning in children: - ANS-vary widely, depending on the child's age and weight The sulture of the anterior fontanelle is typically closed by _______ months of age, and the sulture of the posterior fontanelle is typically closed by ________ months of age - ANS-18, 6 To ensure that the airway of an infant or small child is correctly positioned, you may have to: - ANS-place a towel or folded sheet behind the shoulders Unless he or she is critically ill or injured, you should generally begin your assessment of a toddler : - ANS-at the feet Use of a nonrebreathing mask or nasal cannula in a child is appropriate ONLY if: - ANS-his or her tidal volume is adequate What is the main cause of death in children? - ANS-unintentional injuries What is the purpose of the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT)? - ANS-to form a general impression of the patient without touching him or her When a child experiences a blunt chest injury: - ANS-the flexible ribs can be compressed without breaking When a child experiences a blunt injury to the abdomen: - ANS-he or she can compensate for blood loss better than adults A 2-year -old child is found in respiratory distress with stridor. The father states that the child was healthy with no illness, fever, or breathing problems up until ten minutes ago while he was playing on the kitchen floor. What should you suspect? - ANS-foreign body airway obstruction A 2-year -old child who has no recent history of illness suddenly appears cyanotic and cannot speak after playing with a small toy. You should: - ANS-perform abdominal thrusts A 2-year -old female has experienced a se izure. When you arrive at the scene, the child is conscious, crying, and clinging to her mother. Her skin is hot and moist. The mother tells you that the seizure lasted approximately 5 minutes. She further tells you that her daughter has no history of seiz ures but has had a recent ear infection. You should: - ANS-Cool the child with tepid water and transport to the hospital A 2 year old male has been ill for a day. His father describes seizure -like activity prior to your arrival. You note that his temperat ure is 103.6 degrees Fahrenheit. What should you do? - ANS-Remove his clothing and sponge him with tepid water A 4-year -old has bilateral degloving burns to his feet. What should you do? - ANS-Manage the injuries and transport the child to the hospital
