Pediactric/Geriatric, Special needs

Question 1

How does skin age?

Answer 1

-loses elasticity
-takes longer to heal
-becomes transparent

Question 2

What are the signs and symptoms of Respiratory distress in a child?

Answer 2

-altered mental status
-flared nostrils
-pale/blue lips and mouth
-strider or grunting
-breathing rare greater than 60bpm
-retraction of muscles
-decreased muscle tone
-poor peripheral perfusion
-belly breathing
-tripod positioning