Paramedic - PEPP & PALS Questions and Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers)

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Paramedic - PEPP & PALS Questions and Correct Detailed
Answers (Verified Answers)
Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)


Ans: A structured assessment tool that allows you to rapidly form a general

impression of the infant or child without touching him or her.




Consists of assessing *appearance*, work of *breathing*, and *circulation* to the skin.




TICLS "tickles" mnemonic


Ans: Characteristics of appearence:


*T*one


*I*nteractiveness


*C*onsolability


*L*ook/Gaze


*S*peech/Cry




*Neonate* (0-1 month) HR


Ans: 100-205bpm




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*Infant* (1 month-1 year) HR & RR


Ans: 100-160bpm & 30-60




*Toddler* (1-2 years) HR & RR


Ans: 95-150bpm & 24-40




*Preschooler* (3-5 years) HR & RR


Ans: 80-140bpm & 22-34




*School-Aged Children* (6-12 years) HR & RR


Ans: 70-120bpm & 18-30




*Adolescent* (12-18 years) HR & RR


Ans: 60-100bpm & 12-20




Characteristics *<2 months*




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