PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY CARE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS.
VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Babies begin to roll over - ANS between 2-6 months
babies begin to crawl and sit without support - ANS 6-12 months
assessment of injuries in kids under 6 - ANS begin at feet and move towards head
rr in infants - ANS 30-60 breaths per minute
breathing in infants and newborns - ANS nose breathers
cardiopulmonary arrest in kids - ANS primarily caused by respiratory problems, lack of oxygen
cause cardiac arrythmias, increased effort of breathing can quickly progress to arrest
signs of hypo-perfusion in kids - ANS pale skin, slow cap refill, weak pulse, altered mental
status
causes of tachycardia in kids - ANS loss of volume, allergic reactions, fever
important for maintaining perfusion in kids - ANS heart rate more than blood pressure
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, ultimate sign of hypoxia - ANS altered mental status
growth plates - ANS remain open to allow for growth during childhood
thermoregulation - ANS greater risk of hypothermia
less ability to shiver
prevent heat loss during treatment and transport esp newborns
pediatric assessment triangle - ANS 15-30 second tool to assess appearance
work of breathing and cirulation
abnormal appearance that could mean altered mental status - ANS poor muscle tone or poor
eye contact
work of breathing - ANS tachypnea
retractions (supraclavicular, intercostal, subcostal)
nasal flaring
airway noises
position
indicates respiratory failure
hoarseness - ANS indicates upper airway obstruction
moaning - ANS indicates shock or decreased mental status
high pitched cry in infant - ANS indicates increasing intracranial pressure
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS.
VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Babies begin to roll over - ANS between 2-6 months
babies begin to crawl and sit without support - ANS 6-12 months
assessment of injuries in kids under 6 - ANS begin at feet and move towards head
rr in infants - ANS 30-60 breaths per minute
breathing in infants and newborns - ANS nose breathers
cardiopulmonary arrest in kids - ANS primarily caused by respiratory problems, lack of oxygen
cause cardiac arrythmias, increased effort of breathing can quickly progress to arrest
signs of hypo-perfusion in kids - ANS pale skin, slow cap refill, weak pulse, altered mental
status
causes of tachycardia in kids - ANS loss of volume, allergic reactions, fever
important for maintaining perfusion in kids - ANS heart rate more than blood pressure
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, ultimate sign of hypoxia - ANS altered mental status
growth plates - ANS remain open to allow for growth during childhood
thermoregulation - ANS greater risk of hypothermia
less ability to shiver
prevent heat loss during treatment and transport esp newborns
pediatric assessment triangle - ANS 15-30 second tool to assess appearance
work of breathing and cirulation
abnormal appearance that could mean altered mental status - ANS poor muscle tone or poor
eye contact
work of breathing - ANS tachypnea
retractions (supraclavicular, intercostal, subcostal)
nasal flaring
airway noises
position
indicates respiratory failure
hoarseness - ANS indicates upper airway obstruction
moaning - ANS indicates shock or decreased mental status
high pitched cry in infant - ANS indicates increasing intracranial pressure
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
