Pediatrics Mid-Term Exam Questions with Correct Answers

Pediatrics Mid-Term Exam Questions with Correct Answers Does HR increase or decrease w/ age? Does BP increase or decrease w/ age? Does RR increase or decrease w/ age? Correct Answer HR = decrease BP = increase RR = decrease 6 Rights of Med Admin Correct Answer - client - med - route - time - dose - documentation Maintenance Fluid Requirements - 0-10 kg? - 11-20 kg? - 21-30 kg? Correct Answer 0-10 kg = 100 mL/kg 11-20 kg = 50 mL/kg 21-30 kg = 25 mL/kg Pediatric Dehydration S/S Correct Answer - sunken fontanelles - sunken eyes - tearless - DECREASED LOC - dry MMs - reduced skin turgor - tachypnea - tachycardia - hypotension - peripheral vasoconstriction - SUDDEN weight loss - oliguria - DECREASED cap refill What are the classifications for pediatric dehydration? Correct Answer - MILD: < 5% total body H2O loss *1-2 abnormal findings