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Chapter 42

Multiple Choice

Multiple Choice


This activity contains 10 questions.

	The child's most common response to illness or injury is fear. Common fears of children include all of the following EXCEPT fear of:   separation. disfigurement. the unknown. being hurt. automobiles.

	In assessing a pediatric patient for shock, which of the following statements is NOT true?   A smaller absolute volume of loss is needed to cause shock. A child in shock will always have a decreased blood pressure. Hypotension is an ominous sign of imminent cardiac arrest. Assessment is based upon clinical signs of tissue perfusion. A larger relative volume of loss is needed to cause shock.

	All of the following signs indicate acute distress in the pediatric patient EXCEPT a:   heart rate of 160 in a seven-year-old child. respiratory rate of greater than 60. heart rate above 180 in a five-year-old child. heart rate of 65 in a four-year-old child. five-year-old child with an altered mental status.

	Rapid sequence intubation is an advanced airway procedure that may be indicated in all of these pediatric patients EXCEPT a(n):   combative six-year-old child with head trauma. nine-year-old child experiencing grand mal seizure. eight-year-old patient without a gag reflex. fourteen-year-old patient attempting suicide by overdose. vomiting three-year-old with head trauma from a fall.

	The appropriate second defibrillation charge for a 15-kilogram pediatric patient is:   7.5 joules. 15 joules. 45 joules. 60 joules. 85 joules.

	Being able to recognize the stages of respiratory compromise quickly is paramount for the paramedic. Normal mental status deteriorating to irritability or anxiety, tachypnea, nasal flaring (in infants), and grunting are all signs and symptoms of:   respiratory distress. respiratory shunting. respiratory failure. respiratory arrest. none of the above

	Signs of decompensated shock in a pediatric patient include all of the following EXCEPT:   tachycardia. bradycardia. Hypertension. cyanosis. hypotension.

	What is the main cause of death for children ages 1 to 15?   suicide infections congenital abnormalities accidents none of the above

	In what age range would you place a baby who clings to his mother, fusses when you approach to listen to his chest, and is frightened by direct eye contact with you?   newborn 1-6 month 6-12 month 18-36 month both B and C

	What is the normal respiratory rate for a 3 month old?   8-12 breaths per minute 15-20 breaths per minute 20-25 breaths per minute 20-40 breaths per minute 40-45 breaths per minute

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