Question 1

You are responding to a 6-year-old child with a fever and difficulty breathing.His mother reports that he was playing normally this morning but when he came in for lunch he had spiked a fever.Now,he is sitting up with his mouth open,drooling.Which of the following signs would point to epiglottitis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Loud "seal bark" cough
B)   Painful swallowing
C)   Low grade fever
D)   Some hoarseness

Question 2

A bulging fontanelle in a quietly resting child may be an indication of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fever
B)   Dehydration
C)   Normal development
D)   Increased intracranial pressure

Question 3

A 3-year-old child who burns both legs and arms has burned approximately ________% of his entire body surface area.

Accepted Answer

A)   54
B)   45
C)   72
D)   36

Question 4

You have determined that your patient,a 6-year-old boy,most likely has epiglottitis.He has developed a high fever and appears very ill.You realize that this is a serious illness and you need to handle your patient carefully.You should:

Accepted Answer

A)   check his temperature regularly.
B)   not place anything in his mouth.
C)   give him ice chips to suck on.
D)   have him lie down with his head elevated.

Question 5

Which of the following should increase your suspicion of child abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)   Indications of alcohol and/or drug abuse in the home
B)   Improperly healed fractures, resulting in deformity of extremities
C)   Bruises on the back and/or buttocks in various stages of healing
D)   All of the above

Question 6

You are assessing a 2-year-old child whose mother states she has had a fever for several hours.Which of the following signs is cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

A)   Crying
B)   Absence of nasal flaring with inhalation
C)   Grunting at the end of expiration
D)   Respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute

Question 7

Which of the following is an early sign of respiratory distress in an 18-month-old patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Wheezing
B)   Heart rate of 60 beats per minute
C)   Drowsiness
D)   Respiratory rate of 12 breaths per minute

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a normal response of a small child when approached by the EMT?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anxiety
B)   Indifference
C)   Fear
D)   None of the above

Question 9

All of the following are normal parental reactions to a child suffering from a sudden life-threatening illness or injury except:

Accepted Answer

A)   anger.
B)   denial.
C)   indifference.
D)   guilt.

Question 10

Which of the following is LEAST common in a pedestrian child versus car incident?

Accepted Answer

A)   Spinal injuries
B)   Abdominal injuries
C)   Upper-extremity injuries
D)   Head injuries

Question 11

Which of the following is a consideration in airway management in the pediatric patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Keeping the nose clear of secretions
B)   The need to hyperextend the head to achieve an open airway
C)   Using blind finger sweeps to clear a foreign body from the airway
D)   All of the above

Question 12

Pop-off valves should be functional when ventilating the pediatric patient:

Accepted Answer

A)   to avoid overinflation of the lungs.
B)   to avoid causing a pneumothorax.
C)   to avoid barotrauma to the lungs.
D)   None of the above

Question 13

Usually the first sign of respiratory distress in infants is:

Accepted Answer

A)   bradycardia.
B)   tachycardia.
C)   bradypnea.
D)   tachypnea.

Question 14

Careful assessment and ongoing evaluation of the pediatric patient is critical for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)   Childhood injuries and illnesses as a result of abuse or neglect may be missed if the EMT is not thorough.
B)   Signs of significant illness and injury may be subtle and easily overlooked.
C)   A sick or injured child who initially appeared stable can deteriorate very rapidly.
D)   All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following signs may signify impending cardiac arrest in a child?

Accepted Answer

A)   Respiratory rate over 60
B)   Pulse rate over 120
C)   Pulse rate 80 in a 5-year-old
D)   Blood pressure of 105 systolic in a school age child

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of shock in infants and children?

Accepted Answer

A)   Heart failure
B)   Blood loss
C)   Infection
D)   Dehydration

Question 17

Which of the following would be an appropriate statement in gaining the cooperation of a 7-year-old pediatric patient during your assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Joey, this is a splint that will help your arm feel better. I promise it won't hurt when I put your arm in it."
B)   "Big girls don't cry, Emily. You're a big girl, aren't you?"
C)   "I'm sorry Nick, but you can't see Mommy and Daddy until you let me take your blood pressure."
D)   "Katie, this is my stethoscope. I can use it to hear what your breathing sounds like. Would you like to look at it for a minute?"

Question 18

Which of the following is a sign of the MOST severe respiratory distress in a 1-year-old pediatric patient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Wheezing
B)   Decreased muscle tone
C)   Respiratory rate greater than 60
D)   Grunting

Question 19

The anterior fontanelle should be closed between the ages of ________ and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   3 months; 6 months
B)   24 months; 36 months
C)   6 months; 10 months
D)   12 months; 18 months

Question 20

For the EMT who has cared for a pediatric patient in tragic circumstances,which of the following would be an appropriate way of dealing with stress accompanying the experience?

Accepted Answer

A)   Get together with others who participated in the care of the child and unwind with some alcoholic beverages.
B)   Talk to a compassionate coworker who has had similar experiences in the past.
C)   Vent your rage in a letter to the person responsible for the child's circumstances.
D)   Put the incident as your social media status and encourage others talk about it.

Exam 33: Pediatric Emergencies

Which of the following signs may signify impending cardiac arrest in a child?

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Which of the following is an early sign of respiratory distress in an 18-month-old patient?

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Which of the following should increase your suspicion of child abuse?

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You are assessing a 2-year-old child whose mother states she has had a fever for several hours.Which of the following signs is cause for concern?

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Careful assessment and ongoing evaluation of the pediatric patient is critical for which of the following reasons?

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You are responding to a 6-year-old child with a fever and difficulty breathing.His mother reports that he was playing normally this morning but when he came in for lunch he had spiked a fever.Now,he is sitting up with his mouth open,drooling.Which of the following signs would point to epiglottitis?

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For the EMT who has cared for a pediatric patient in tragic circumstances,which of the following would be an appropriate way of dealing with stress accompanying the experience?

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Which of the following is a sign of the MOST severe respiratory distress in a 1-year-old pediatric patient?

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A bulging fontanelle in a quietly resting child may be an indication of which of the following?

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A 3-year-old child who burns both legs and arms has burned approximately ________% of his entire body surface area.

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Which of the following is NOT a normal response of a small child when approached by the EMT?

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Which of the following would be an appropriate statement in gaining the cooperation of a 7-year-old pediatric patient during your assessment?

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You have determined that your patient,a 6-year-old boy,most likely has epiglottitis.He has developed a high fever and appears very ill.You realize that this is a serious illness and you need to handle your patient carefully.You should:

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Which of the following is NOT a common cause of shock in infants and children?

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Which of the following is a consideration in airway management in the pediatric patient?

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All of the following are normal parental reactions to a child suffering from a sudden life-threatening illness or injury except:

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Which of the following is LEAST common in a pedestrian child versus car incident?

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The anterior fontanelle should be closed between the ages of ________ and ________.

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Usually the first sign of respiratory distress in infants is:

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Pop-off valves should be functional when ventilating the pediatric patient:

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