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an 11 year old male has been skateboarding in 100 degree temperatures and has been
drinking caffeinated soft drinks. He complains of palpitations. The cardiac monitor
displays a narrow-QRS tachycardia at a rate of 160 beats/minute. Vitals signs are
BP110/60, P160, R20. What should you do? - transport the patient by ambulance,
monitor closely, and administer fluids en route
an APGAR calculation at the 1-minute post delivery mark is an 8. What does this
indicate? - active and vigorous newborn
an unresponsive 4 month female has had diarrhea for 3 days. She has sunken anterior
fontanelle and skin tenting. Vitals signs are P188, R46, capillary refill 5 seconds. What
should you do? - Administer 20 mL/kg saline bolus
because of anatomical differences, which laryngoscope blade is preferred for intubating
infants and children? - straight
Braxton-Hicks contractions - occur in the second trimester and are False labor
Braxton-hicks contractions - occur in the second trimester and are false labor.
during transport of a mother and her recent newborn to the hospital, the mother
complains of sudden onset of difficulty breathing and excruciatingly sharp chest pain.
She becomes unresponsive, has noted jugular venous distension, and is hypotension,
you should suspect - pulmonary embolism
five minutes after delivery, a baby has strong cry, peripheral mottling, active movement
of arms and legs, and pulse of 140. The APGAR score is - 9
how many and what types of blood vessels are in the umbilical cord? - two arteries and
one vein
management of all newborns includes - prevention of heat loss, open the airway, and
evaluation of the infant.
over vigorous massaging of the fundus post-delivery can result in - inverted uterus
successfully intubation of a newborn is assisted by placing padding under the -
shoulders
the second stage of lab\or concludes when - the baby is delivered