infant/kids

Question 1

when immobilizing and providing airway mangmnt of an infant with a poss spine inj:

Answer 1

pad under the shoulders to maintain neutral alignment

Question 2

toddler with hypoperfusion and hemorrhage. expected to find what, if ptnt still able to compensate:

capill refill time less than 2 secs (incorrect)

weak central p

bp 98

hr 70

Question 3

febrile siezures :

occur when a childs fever rises slowly (incorrect)

often result in perm brain damage

usually benign but should be evaluated

are also referred to as absence siezure

Question 4

when preparing a ptnt for delivery position her:

firm surface with hips elevated

left side w/right leg elevated

Question 5

pale skin in a child:

Answer 5

indicates bl vessel constriction

Question 6

viral infection that causes upper airway obstruction:

Answer 6

croup

Question 7

you are ventilating a pediatric patient , emt should:

Answer 7

block the pop off valve if needed to achieve adequate chest rise

Question 8

when assessing an 8 yo child,

Answer 8

talk to the child and the caregiver

Question 9

injured child under monkey bars, (U) and no breathing. you:

Answer 9

stabilize his head and check for a pulse

Question 10

pediatric immobil device:

Answer 10

stabilize the torso before the head

Question 11

spinal injs in pediatric patients:

Answer 11

if the cervical spine is injured, its most likely an inj to the ligaments because of rapid head movement

Question 12

common causes of pediatric siezures:

Answer 12

NOT hyperglycemia

infection, fluid imbalance, poisonings

Question 14

in children:

The liver and spleen are proportionately larger and more vascular than adults. This leads to the possibility of multiple organs being injured in the event of significant abdominal trauma