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Chapter 35 Pediatric Emergencies: Chapter Pre-Quiz (Duplicate Quiz)

Chapter 35 Pediatric Emergencies: Chapter Pre-Quiz (Duplicate Quiz)

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Chapter Post-Quiz will cover material reviewed within this chapter

Chapter: Text [Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Twelfth Edition]
Chapter: Learning Objective
Chapter: Knowledge Objectives
Chapter: Slides

This is a 10-question quiz worth 15 points.

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Minimum score to pass & continue is 73%

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Question 1 of 20

1. Question

A normal level of consciousness in an infant or child is characterized by:

A) normal interactiveness, awareness to time, and pink skin color.
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B) awareness to place, pink and dry skin, and consistent eye contact.
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C) crying or combativeness, good muscle tone, and awareness to time.
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D) age-appropriate behavior, good muscle tone, and good eye contact.
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Question 2 of 20

2. Question

An infant with severe dehydration would be expected to present with:

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B) moist oral mucosa.
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C) bulging fontanelles.
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D) absent urine output.
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Question 3 of 20

3. Question

Before positioning an infant or child’s airway, you should:

A) put padding behind his or her head.
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B) thoroughly suction his or her airway.
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C) rule out an injury to the spinal cord.
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D) place him or her on a firm surface.
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Question 4 of 20

4. Question

Bruising to the _________ is _least_ suggestive of child abuse.

A) shins
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B) back
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C) face
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D) buttocks
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Question 5 of 20

5. Question

Children with _N. meningitides_ would _most_ likely present with:

A) cherry-red spots or a purplish rash.
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B) a low-grade fever and tachycardia.
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C) hypothermia and an irregular pulse.
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D) a generalized rash with intense itching.
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Question 6 of 20

6. Question

Effective methods for providing pain relief to a child with an extremity injury include:

A) separating the child from his or her parents.
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B) positioning, ice packs, and extremity elevation.
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C) avoiding the placement of a splint, if possible.
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D) heat compresses and lowering the injured extremity.
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Question 7 of 20

7. Question

Febrile seizures are _most_ common in children between:

A) 3 months and 4 years.
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B) 6 months and 6 years.
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C) 8 months and 8 years.
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C) 8 months and 8 years.
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Question 8 of 20

8. Question

Immediate transport is indicated for a child when he or she:

A) is experiencing mild to moderate pain.
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B) falls from a height greater than 4 to 5 feet.
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C) has a possible closed fracture of the radius.
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D) has a history compatible with a serious illness.
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Question 9 of 20

9. Question

Signs of an upper airway obstruction in an infant or child include all of the following, _except_:

A) wheezing.
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B) a weak cough.
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C) a cough that resembles the bark of a seal.
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D) stridorous breathing.
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Question 10 of 20

10. Question

Submersion injuries in the adolescent age group are _most_ commonly associated with:

A) alcohol.
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B) child abuse.
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C) hyperthermia.
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D) swimming pools.
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Question 11 of 20

11. Question

The EMT should be _most_ concerned when a child presents with fever and:

A) chills.
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B) a rash.
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C) ear pain.
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D) a headache.
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Question 12 of 20

12. Question

The first month of life after birth is referred to as the:

A) neonatal period.
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B) toddler period.
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C) start of infancy.
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D) premature phase.
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Question 13 of 20

13. Question

The purpose of the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) is to:

A) determine if the child’s vital signs are within the age-appropriate limits.
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B) allow you to rapidly and visually form a general impression of the child.
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C) facilitate a rapid head-to-toe assessment of the child by visualization only.
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D) gather critical data by performing a rapid hands-on assessment of the child.
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Question 14 of 20

14. Question

The signs and symptoms of poisoning in children:

A) vary widely, depending on the child’s age and weight.
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B) are typically consistent among all age and weight groups.
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C) usually present within the first 10 minutes of ingestion.
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D) are most severe if the child ingested a poisonous substance.
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Question 15 of 20

15. Question

Use of a nonrebreathing mask or nasal cannula in a child is appropriate _only_ if:

A) an oral airway has been inserted.
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B) his or her tidal volume is adequate.
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C) his or her respirations are shallow.
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D) he or she is breathing inadequately.
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Question 16 of 20

16. Question

When a child experiences a blunt chest injury:

A) the flexible rib cage protects the vital thoracic organs.
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B) the flexible ribs can be compressed without breaking.
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C) the sudden force against the ribs causes them to fracture.
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D) there is usually obvious injury to the external chest wall.
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Question 17 of 20

17. Question

When administering oxygen to a frightened child, it would be _most_ appropriate to:

A) place oxygen tubing through a hole in a paper cup.
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B) tightly secure the oxygen mask straps to the face.
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C) have a parent restrain the child as you give oxygen.
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D) use a nasal cannula instead of a nonrebreathing mask.
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Question 18 of 20

18. Question

When assessing an 8-year-old child, you should:

A) refrain from taking a blood pressure.
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B) talk to the child, not just the caregiver.
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C) use a toe-to-head assessment approach.
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D) rely solely on the parent for information.
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Question 19 of 20

19. Question

Which of the following is true regarding the legal implications of child abuse?

A) Child abuse must be reported only if it can be proven.
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B) EMTs must report all suspected cases of child abuse.
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C) EMTs should document their perceptions on the run form.
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D) A supervisor can forbid an EMT from reporting possible abuse.
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Question 20 of 20

20. Question

Which of the following statements regarding a 3-month-old infant is correct?

A) The infant is unable to turn his or her head and focus.
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B) The infant should be aroused easily from a sleeping state.
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C) At this age, the infant typically sleeps for up to 8 hours a day.
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D) A 3-month-old infant can distinguish a parent from a stranger.
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