ENPC Questions Test 2023 with complete solutions

Components in the prioritization of pediatric emergency care (4) PAT, Focused Assessment (objective information), Focused pediatric Hx(subjective information), assignment of an acuity rating decision Pediatric Assessment Triangle : (3) components Appearance. Work of Breathing. Circulation to the skin. This forms the "general impression". If there is an acute disruption in 1 component, child is "sicker". If there is an acute disruption in 2+ components the child is "sickest" PQRST for Pain (pg86) Precipitating and palliating factors Quality Radiation Severity, symptoms, and site Time or triggering factors What age is the respiratory system considered fully developed? 8 years old 6P's Assessment for Musculoskeletal Trauma (pg 283) Pallor : color different from uninjured Pain Pulselessness Parasthesia Paralysis Poikilothermia Burn Transfer Criteria 1. Partial thickness >10% of BSA 2. Face, hands, feet, genetalia, perineum or major joints 3. Third degree burns in any age group. 4. Electrical burns, including lightning injury, and chemical burns. 5. Inhalation injury. 6. Burn injury in pt with preexisting medical disorders that could complicate tx. 7. Concomitant trauma (such as fx) in which the burn injury poses the greatest risk of morbidity or mortality. 8. Burned children in hospital wo qualified equipment or personnel to care for them 9. Pt who will require special social, emotional, or rehabilitative intervention. Infants are obligate nose breathers. If nose is obstructed ___________ mouth then suction nose Neutropenic pt with a temperature Don't take rectal temp. No invasive procedures if not necessary. Nonblanchable Rashes of concern Meningocoxcemia Petiachia/Purpura Normal Urine Output for child 1 to 2ml / Kg / Hr