SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST CH 4 2025 BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.

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SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST CH 4
2025 BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH ANSWERS.

ABG's Arterial Blood Gases - correct answer-The standard for
measuring oxygenation of surgical patients.




HR 80-130 - correct answer-Infant to 2 years. Average 110




HR 70-120 - correct answer-2-6 years. Average 100




HR 70-110 - correct answer-6-10 years. Average 90




HR 60-100 - correct answer-10-16 years. Average 85




Neonate - correct answer-The first 28 days of life outside of the
uterus.

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Infant - correct answer-1- 18 months




Toddler - correct answer-18-30 months




Preschooler - correct answer-30 months-5 years




School Aged - correct answer-6-12 years




Adolescent - correct answer-13-18 years




What Age to vital signs of pediatric patients reach adult norms? -
correct answer-Adolescent, puberty years. 13-18 years old.




Significant difference from neonate to older pediatric: HEAD -
correct answer-Posterior fontanelle closes @ 3 months. Anterior
closes @ 19 months

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Significant difference from neonate to older pediatric : EYES -
correct answer-2-200 acuity. Can't see far




Significant difference from neonate to older pediatric: RIBS -
correct answer-Horizontally displaced ribs




Significant difference from neonate to older pediatric: EARS -
correct answer-horizontal & shorter eustachian tube. More ear
infections.




Significant difference from neonate to older pediatric HEAT
GENERATION - correct answer-Can't shiver, heat loss is greater.




Bair Hugger - correct answer-A blanket used to keep an infant
warm in surgery.