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Chapter 34 - Pediatric Emergencies
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
A viral infection that may cause obstruction of the upper airway in a
child is called:
Select one:
A. croup.
B. asthma.
C. bronchitis.
D. epiglottitis
Ans: A. croup.
You are dispatched to a residence for a child with respiratory distress.
The patient, an 18-month-old female, is tachypneic, has sternal
retractions, and is clinging to her mother. Her skin is pink and dry, and
her heart rate is 120 beats/min. The MOST appropriate treatment for
this child includes:
Select one:
A. requesting a paramedic ambulance to insert an advanced airway
device.
B. separating the child from her mother and providing ventilatory
assistance.
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C. administering blow-by oxygen and transporting the child with her
mother.
D. allowing the child to remain with her mother and applying a nasal
cannula.
Ans: C. administering blow-by oxygen and transporting the
child with her mother.
When a child is struck by a car, the area of greatest injury depends
MOSTLY on the:
Select one:
A. speed at which the car was traveling when impact occurred.
B. size of the child and the height of the bumper upon impact.
C. age of the child and the size of the car that struck him or her.
D. height of the child and the speed at which the car was traveling.
Ans: B. size of the child and the height of the bumper upon
impact.
Unless he or she is critically ill or injured, you should generally begin
your assessment of a toddler:
Select one:
A. at the feet.
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B. at the head.
C. in the ambulance.
D. en route to the hospital.
Ans: A. at the feet.
When caring for a female child who has possibly been sexually abused,
you should:
Select one:
A. encourage the child to urinate and take a shower.
B. have a female EMT remain with her if possible.
C. carefully examine the genitalia for signs of injury.
D. immediately report your suspicions to the parents.
Ans: B. have a female EMT remain with her if possible.
When assessing an 8-year-old child, you should:
Select one:
A. refrain from taking a blood pressure.
B. talk to the child, not just the caregiver.
C. use a toe-to-head assessment approach.
D. rely solely on the parent for information.
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Ans: B. talk to the child, not just the caregiver.
When questioning the parent of a child who ingested a poisonous
substance, which of the following questions would be of LEAST
pertinence initially?
Select one:
A. What time did the ingestion occur?
B. Have you noticed any signs or symptoms?
C. Why did your child ingest the poison?
D. Do you know what substance was ingested?
Ans: C. Why did your child ingest the poison?
Pupillary response in pediatric patients may be abnormal in the
presence of all of the following, EXCEPT:
Select one:
A. anxiety.
B. hypoxia.
C. brain injury.
D. drugs.
Ans: A. anxiety.
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Chapter 34 - Pediatric Emergencies
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
A viral infection that may cause obstruction of the upper airway in a
child is called:
Select one:
A. croup.
B. asthma.
C. bronchitis.
D. epiglottitis
Ans: A. croup.
You are dispatched to a residence for a child with respiratory distress.
The patient, an 18-month-old female, is tachypneic, has sternal
retractions, and is clinging to her mother. Her skin is pink and dry, and
her heart rate is 120 beats/min. The MOST appropriate treatment for
this child includes:
Select one:
A. requesting a paramedic ambulance to insert an advanced airway
device.
B. separating the child from her mother and providing ventilatory
assistance.
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C. administering blow-by oxygen and transporting the child with her
mother.
D. allowing the child to remain with her mother and applying a nasal
cannula.
Ans: C. administering blow-by oxygen and transporting the
child with her mother.
When a child is struck by a car, the area of greatest injury depends
MOSTLY on the:
Select one:
A. speed at which the car was traveling when impact occurred.
B. size of the child and the height of the bumper upon impact.
C. age of the child and the size of the car that struck him or her.
D. height of the child and the speed at which the car was traveling.
Ans: B. size of the child and the height of the bumper upon
impact.
Unless he or she is critically ill or injured, you should generally begin
your assessment of a toddler:
Select one:
A. at the feet.
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B. at the head.
C. in the ambulance.
D. en route to the hospital.
Ans: A. at the feet.
When caring for a female child who has possibly been sexually abused,
you should:
Select one:
A. encourage the child to urinate and take a shower.
B. have a female EMT remain with her if possible.
C. carefully examine the genitalia for signs of injury.
D. immediately report your suspicions to the parents.
Ans: B. have a female EMT remain with her if possible.
When assessing an 8-year-old child, you should:
Select one:
A. refrain from taking a blood pressure.
B. talk to the child, not just the caregiver.
C. use a toe-to-head assessment approach.
D. rely solely on the parent for information.
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Ans: B. talk to the child, not just the caregiver.
When questioning the parent of a child who ingested a poisonous
substance, which of the following questions would be of LEAST
pertinence initially?
Select one:
A. What time did the ingestion occur?
B. Have you noticed any signs or symptoms?
C. Why did your child ingest the poison?
D. Do you know what substance was ingested?
Ans: C. Why did your child ingest the poison?
Pupillary response in pediatric patients may be abnormal in the
presence of all of the following, EXCEPT:
Select one:
A. anxiety.
B. hypoxia.
C. brain injury.
D. drugs.
Ans: A. anxiety.
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