EMT-basic Review Infants And Children

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    The leading cause of cardiac arrest in infants and children is failure of the respiratory system.

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EMT-Basic review infants and ChildrenChapter 38From Mc-Graw Hill’s EMT-Basic Study Guide, pp 293-307

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    Indications that a pediatric patient has a partial airway obstruction include crowing or other noisy respirations.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    True. A partial airway obstruction in a pediatric patient will cause upper airway sounds such as crowing and/or stridor.

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    When treating a child, keep in mind that infants and children have a higher metabolic rate, so periods of oxygenation can be more dangerous.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Infants and children have a higher metabolic rate compared to adults, which means they require more oxygen for their body functions. Therefore, periods of oxygenation can be more dangerous for children as they may experience oxygen deprivation more quickly. It is important to be cautious and closely monitor oxygen levels when treating a child to ensure their safety and well-being.

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    Compensatory respiratory mechanisms are the same as an adult’s and they will both gradually deteriorate.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    False. Children can compensate well for short periods of time, they do this by increasing breathing rate and increasing effort of breathing. Compensations is followed rapidly by decompensation due to rapid respiratory muscle fatigue and general fatigue of the infant.

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    When examining and caring for a child, begin your assessment with the head, and end with the feet.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    False. Newborns and infants especially should have heart and lungs examined first, head last. This is done to build confidence. It is best to obtain heart and lung sounds before the child becomes agitated

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    An 8-year-old child is preoccupied with his/her body and is extremely concerned about modesty

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because it is common for children around the age of 8 to become more aware of their bodies and develop a sense of modesty. They may start to feel self-conscious about being seen naked or may become more private about changing clothes. This preoccupation with their body and concern for modesty is a normal part of their development during this stage.

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    Emotional and physical characteristics of adolescents include believing the illness or injury that they have is some form of punishment.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    False. Adolescents usually think that nothing bad can happen to them, or that they are invincible

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    Of the following, rales are more indicative of severe distress as opposed to wheezing.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    False. It is more important to distinguish wheezing, which is caused by air moving at a high rate through narrowed bronchioles, is more critical to listen to. (But all lung sounds should be examined and taken into account as part of the whole picture.

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    A child is displaying nasal flaring and retractions, but is maintaining an adequate respiratory rate and depth. This child is in compensated respiratory failure.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    False. This child is in late respiratory distress.

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    When assessing the circulation of a 2-year old child, all of the following should be checked: warmth and color of hands and feet, mental status, blood pressure, and capillary refill.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    False. Obtaining a blood pressure on a 2 year old would be difficult. The best indication of adequate circulation is to evaluate mental status, skin color, moisture, and temperature.

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