PEDIATRIC ASSESSMENT UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Pediatric assessment triangle
ANSWER
Appearance: focus on the mental status and muscle tones
Breathing: respiratory rate and respiratory effort
Circulation: uses skin signs and color as well as capillary refill as indicators of the patient's
circulatory status
Question 2.
Airway and respiratory problems
ANSWER
The most common causes of cardiac arrest in infants and young children.
Question 3.
Tachypnea
ANSWER
Often the first manifestation of respiratory distress in infants.
Question 4.
Tachycardia
ANSWER
Often the first sign of shock in pediatrics
Question 5.
Decreasing respiratory rate
ANSWER
A result of tiring and is not necessarily a sign of improvement. IT is an ominous sign and
usually means tired
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, Question 6.
Cyanosis
ANSWER
A fairly late sign of respiratory failure and is most frequently seen in the mucous membranes
of the mouth and nail beds.
Peripheral _____ alone is more likely due to shock than respiratory failure
Question 7.
1-2 ml/kg/hr
ANSWER
Normal urine output
Question 8.
Risks for cardiopulmonary arrest in a pediatric
ANSWER
i. RR > 60
ii. HR > 180 or < 80 under 5 years old
iii. HR > 180 or < 60 over 5 years old
iv. Cyanosis
v. Fever with petechiae
vi. Rispiratory distress
vii. Trauma
viii. Burns
ix. ALOC
x. Seizures
Question 9.
petechiae
ANSWER
Small purple spots resulting from skin hemorrhages
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Pediatric assessment triangle
ANSWER
Appearance: focus on the mental status and muscle tones
Breathing: respiratory rate and respiratory effort
Circulation: uses skin signs and color as well as capillary refill as indicators of the patient's
circulatory status
Question 2.
Airway and respiratory problems
ANSWER
The most common causes of cardiac arrest in infants and young children.
Question 3.
Tachypnea
ANSWER
Often the first manifestation of respiratory distress in infants.
Question 4.
Tachycardia
ANSWER
Often the first sign of shock in pediatrics
Question 5.
Decreasing respiratory rate
ANSWER
A result of tiring and is not necessarily a sign of improvement. IT is an ominous sign and
usually means tired
1/8
, Question 6.
Cyanosis
ANSWER
A fairly late sign of respiratory failure and is most frequently seen in the mucous membranes
of the mouth and nail beds.
Peripheral _____ alone is more likely due to shock than respiratory failure
Question 7.
1-2 ml/kg/hr
ANSWER
Normal urine output
Question 8.
Risks for cardiopulmonary arrest in a pediatric
ANSWER
i. RR > 60
ii. HR > 180 or < 80 under 5 years old
iii. HR > 180 or < 60 over 5 years old
iv. Cyanosis
v. Fever with petechiae
vi. Rispiratory distress
vii. Trauma
viii. Burns
ix. ALOC
x. Seizures
Question 9.
petechiae
ANSWER
Small purple spots resulting from skin hemorrhages
2/8
