Question Type: General Knowledge You should: D. capillary refill, Answer: B C. restlessness. D. mild respiratory distress. D. he or she even has a minor injury. C. crying or combativeness, good muscle tone, and awareness to time. Signs and symptoms of meningitis in the infant or child include all of the following, EXCEPT: is conscious and alert, is breathing adequately, and has skin burns around her mouth. A. block the pop-off valve if needed to achieve adequate chest rise. His pulse is slow and bounding. A. monitor the child's heart rate. A. child abuse. Common causes of seizures in children include all of the following, EXCEPT: Febrile seizures are MOST common in children between: In most children, febrile seizures are characterized by: generalized tonic-clonic activity, a duration of less than 15 minutes, and a short or absent postictal phase. The four common clinical signs that distinguish cardiogenic shock are tachycardia, dyspnea, jugular vein distention, and hepatomegaly. An infant or child with respiratory distress will attempt to keep his or her alveoli expanded at the end of signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include: Home; american dad steve runs away; signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include: A. mild dehydration. B. their bones are more brittle than an adult's. D. height of the child and the speed at which the car was traveling. When a child experiences a blunt injury to the abdomen: children are more likely to experience diving-related injuries. Children are less likely than adults to be struck by a car. 21. 18. B. allow the family to observe if they wish. D. assist his ventilations, be prepared to suction his mouth if he vomits, apply full spinal precautions, and prepare for immediate transport to a trauma center. After squeezing the end of a child's finger or toe for a few seconds, blood should return to the area within: After using the PAT to form your general impression of a sick or injured child, you should: This is what is known as an embolus. A child who has no recent history of illness suddenly appears cyanotic and cannot speak after playing with a small toy. 84. Children have a larger, rounder occiput compared to adults. After using the PAT to form your general impression of a sick or injured child, you should: is tachypneic, has sternal retractions, and is clinging to her mother. C. the sudden force against the ribs causes them to fracture. Which of the following statements regarding pediatric trauma is correct? 3 months and 4 years. D. assist his ventilations, be prepared to suction his mouth if he vomits, apply full spinal precautions, and they can usually identify painful areas when questioned. Question Type: General Knowledge B. weak distal pulses. Infants produce heat by non-shivering thermogenesis (NST) and should exhibit peripheral vasoconstriction when cold, but little empirical evidence confirms that ELBW infants are capable of peripheral vasoconstriction. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate dose of activated charcoal for a 20-kg child? C. their bones bend more easily than an adult's. Page: 1162. Before positioning an infant or child's airway, you should: C. 60 A. sunken fontanelles. D. child's core body temperature is elevated. A. croup. A. estimate the child's weight based on age. When assessing an 8-year-old child, you should: 7. Which of the following represents a low normal systolic blood pressure for a 6-year-old child? Signs of an upper airway obstruction in an infant or child include all of the following, EXCEPT: A. cyanosis. A. place oxygen tubing through a hole in a paper cup. A normal level of consciousness in an infant or child is characterized by: Page: 1160. D. If the cervical spine is injured, it is most likely to be an injury to the ligaments because of rapid movement The purpose of the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) is to: signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include: C. geriatrics B. drooling or congestion. Page: 1183. pulse. D. an unexplained delay in seeking medical care after the injury, C. consistency in the method of injury reported by the caregiver, Bruising to the _________ is LEAST suggestive of child abuse. Page: 1170. She further tells you that her daughter has no history of seizures, but has had a recent ear infection. Question Type: General Knowledge B. C. vomiting and diarrhea. C. a law enforcement officer must be present. A child's head is less frequently injured than an adult's. A. appearance, work of breathing, and skin circulation. 20 g A. place her supine and elevate her legs. C. administering blow-by oxygen and transporting the child with her mother. Signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include: A. warm, dry skin. D. poisonings or ingestion. D. give oxygen and transport at once. C. a stiff or painful neck. signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include: Bacterial infection is a life-threatening complication that sometimes necessitates shunt removal. This . Nursing Care of a Family With a High-Risk New. 60. C. their bones bend more easily than an adult's. When a child experiences a blunt chest injury: D. has a history suggestive of a serious illness. Which of the following groups of people is associated with the lowest risk of meningitis? B. thoroughly suction his or her airway. B) headache and fever. Answer: C A child may begin to show signs of separation anxiety as early as: Unless he or she is critically ill or injured, you should generally begin your assessment of a toddler: When assessing an 8-year-old child, you should: talk to the child, not just the caregiver. A. Page: 1173. 38. C. consistency in the method of injury reported by the caregiver Answer: A Signs of a severe airway obstruction in an infant or child include: Vasoconstriction can help or hurt your body, depending on the situation. D. 50 g, Answer: B Answer: A Answer: D D. Blanching of the nares after insertion indicates correct placement. D. fracture of the cervical spine. B. When ventilating a pediatric patient with a bag-mask device, the EMT should: block the pop-off valve if needed to achieve adequate chest rise. D. wheezing. C. skin condition, respiratory rate, and level of alertness. You should: assist his ventilations, be prepared to suction his mouth if he vomits, apply full spinal precautions, and prepare for immediate transport to a trauma center. Death caused by shaken baby syndrome is usually the result of: With regard to the legal implications of child abuse: EMTs must report all suspected cases of child abuse. 59. A. observe the chest for rise and fall. A. determine if the child's vital signs are within the age-appropriate limits. A. C. conclude that the child is stable. Page: 1155. D. give detailed updates to the infant's parents. A 2-year-old female has experienced a seizure. ma volume in newborn infants. C. a cough that resembles the bark of a seal. 2 seconds. 72. Page: 1184. putting a baby to sleep on his or her back. A. routinely suction the mouth to remove oral secretions. C. estimate the child's weight based on appearance. C. They are usually not well tolerated in children with a gag reflex. B. hyperglycemia. Question Type: Critical Thinking With which age group should you talk to the child, not just the parent, while taking the medical history? C. your assessment will most often reveal bruising to the abdomen. Do you agree? A. B. In most children, febrile seizures are characterized by: Compared to adults, the liver and spleen of pediatric patients are more prone to injury and bleeding because Answer: A Page: 1182. A. hot items on a stovetop. Febrile seizures are MOST common in children between: D. 5 seconds. It happens when smooth muscles in blood vessel walls tighten. C. perform a head tilt-chin lift maneuver. Question Type: General Knowledge B. a stiff or painful neck. C. nasal flaring. A. speed at which the car was traveling when impact occurred. B. Page: 1180, 65. A. the growth plate is commonly injured. Answer: B A. for this exercise will be based on the following: Adhere to A. Answer: D The majority of cervical spine injuries in children are partial transections of the spinal cord, resulting in D. brisk capillary refill. c. diminished breath sounds. Pediatric Emergencies, Ch. C. deliver a series of five back blows and then reassess his condition. A. allow the mother to drive her daughter to the hospital. B. dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea. conscious, but clearly restless. C. Children are more likely to experience diving-related injuries. Early signs of respiratory distress in the child include: An infant or child with respiratory distress will attempt to keep his or her alveoli expanded at the end of inhalation by: The MOST ominous sign of impending cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children is: A viral infection that may cause obstruction of the upper airway in a child is called: 45. After your partner stabilizes his head and opens his airway, you assess his breathing D. immediately report your suspicions to the parents. B. moderate dehydration. Which of the following statements regarding the use of nasopharyngeal airways in children is correct? A normal level of consciousness in an infant or child is characterized by: age-appropriate behavior, good muscle tone, and good eye contact. Signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include: A) warm, dry skin. 4 years. A 6-year-old male presents with acute respiratory distress. Which of the following is NOT a known risk factor of SIDS? By 3 months old, your baby may respond to these sounds with excitement. C. second-degree burns covering more than 10% of the body surface. Answer: B When a child is struck by a car, the area of greatest injury depends MOSTLY on the: A. place bulky padding behind his or her occiput. Answer: B 18 months of age and older: HIV antibody tests can provide definitive diagnosis in children 18 months of age, with known or unknown exposure to HIV. A. be prepared to assist her ventilations, transport at once, and request an ALS intercept en route to the hospital. Question Type: General Knowledge The child is conscious and appears alert. The EMTs should: remove the child from the car seat and secure both him and his mother to the stretcher. EMT - Chapter 33: Obstetrics and Neonatal Care, EMT - Chapter 36: Patients With Special Chall, Joint Fires Observer Familiarization - Module, Joint Fires Observer Familiarization JKO - Gl, Julie S Snyder, Linda Lilley, Shelly Collins, Career Prep- First 9 Weeks Test Study Guide. C. generalized tonic-clonic activity, a duration of less than 15 minutes, and a short or absent postictal phase. 62. Answer: C The first month of life after birth is referred to as the: 2. unrecognized. C. carefully examine the genitalia for signs of injury. You respond to a skate park where a 10-year-old male fell from his skateboard and struck his head on the ground; he was not wearing a helmet. c. Based on alcohol's effect on the nervous system, explain why drinking and driving is extremely dangerous. B. size of the child and the height of the bumper upon impact. 19. C. slightly flex the neck to prevent tracheal kinking.