ADVANCED PEDIATRIC ASSESSMENT 12 FINAL
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ petechiae.
Answer: Small purple spots resulting from skin hemorrhages
◉ Urgent Transport.
Answer: Proceed with the rapid secondary assessment, if trauma is
suspected then transport is immediately with further assessment
and treatment performed en route
◉ Capillary refill.
Answer: Blanch the nail bed, base of the thumb, or sole of the foot.
2 seconds or less
◉ Signs of increased respiratory effort.
Answer: Retraction
Nasal flaring
Head bobbing
Grunting
Wheezing
, Gurgling
Stridor
◉ Mild to GCS.
Answer: 13-15 GCS
◉ Moderate GCS.
Answer: 9-12 GCS
◉ Severe GCS.
Answer: Less than or 8 GCS
◉ Pedi vital signs.
Answer: Pulse respiration, blood pressure, and temp a BP should
cover 2/3 of arm
◉ Lowest Systolic BP.
Answer: Age x 2 + 70
◉ Pediatric head.
Answer: Generally larger with smaller faces and flat noses.
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ petechiae.
Answer: Small purple spots resulting from skin hemorrhages
◉ Urgent Transport.
Answer: Proceed with the rapid secondary assessment, if trauma is
suspected then transport is immediately with further assessment
and treatment performed en route
◉ Capillary refill.
Answer: Blanch the nail bed, base of the thumb, or sole of the foot.
2 seconds or less
◉ Signs of increased respiratory effort.
Answer: Retraction
Nasal flaring
Head bobbing
Grunting
Wheezing
, Gurgling
Stridor
◉ Mild to GCS.
Answer: 13-15 GCS
◉ Moderate GCS.
Answer: 9-12 GCS
◉ Severe GCS.
Answer: Less than or 8 GCS
◉ Pedi vital signs.
Answer: Pulse respiration, blood pressure, and temp a BP should
cover 2/3 of arm
◉ Lowest Systolic BP.
Answer: Age x 2 + 70
◉ Pediatric head.
Answer: Generally larger with smaller faces and flat noses.
