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A newborn who was just delivered at home has cyanosis of the hands and feet,
has a strong cry, and is moving her extremities vigorously. Vital signs are HR 164
and RR 52. What is the first step in managing this patient?
A. Dry her and then wrap her in a blanket.
B. Ventilate her with a bag-mask device.
C. Give high-flow oxygen by nonrebreather mask.
D. Maintain her airway using the jaw-thrust maneuver. - Correct Answer-A. Dry her
and then wrap her in a blanket.
What is the best way to obtain information about the medical history of a 6-year-
old girl who is on a ventilator and has a tracheostomy?
A. Ask the caregivers.
B. Ask the home health agency.
C. Contact the hospital where she is usually admitted.
D. Contact her physician. - Correct Answer-B. Ask the home health agency.
In what position should the child in mild respiratory distress be placed?
A. Left lateral recumbent.
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B. Position of comfort.
C. Supine with feet up.
D. On his or her right side. - Correct Answer-B. Position of comfort.
An 8-year-old boy has been sick for 3 days. He has been experiencing nausea and
diarrhea that has become progressively worse. He is semi-responsive with pale
and diaphoretic skin. It is difficult to obtain a BP. Other vital signs are HR 54 and
RR 10. What type of shock is this patient experiencing?
A. Cardiogenic.
B. Hypovolemic.
C. Septic.
D. Neurogenic. - Correct Answer-B. Hypovolemic.
An unrestrained 4-year-old girl was ejected during a two-vehicle motor vehicle
collision. She is crying vigorously while moving her upper extremities. Her lower
extremities appear deformed. What is the appropriate initial management of this
patient?
A. Initiate cervical spine immobilization.
B. Initiate immobilization of the lower extremities.
C. Ventilate her with a bag-mask device.
D. Cover her with a blanket to keep her warm. - Correct Answer-A. Initiate cervical
spine immobilization.
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What is the most common cause of pediatric seizures?
A. Fever.
B. Head trauma.
C. Epilepsy.
D. Brain cancer. - Correct Answer-A. Fever.
When is it appropriate to use an AED in a witnessed pediatric cardiac arrest?
A. After 4 minutes of CPR.
B. As soon as possible.
C. Once the patient is in the ambulance.
D. When the ambulance is en route to the hospital. - Correct Answer-B. As soon as
possible.
A 7-year-old boy was having difficulty breathing during his physical education
class. He
appears tired and has audible wheezing. His vital signs are BP 98/66, HR 124
beats/min, and RR 32 breaths/min. What should the treatment of this patient
include?
A. Preparing equipment for orotracheal intubation.
B. Initiating bag-mask ventilation at 12 breaths per minute.
C. Administering a nebulized beta-agonist medication.
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