Child Development
At what age is a child unable to do anything for themselves?
Infant to 1 year
What is one way to help keep a child calm during an assessment?
Observation
communication
have caregiver hold the child
Toe to head approach
What are the two types of Airway obstructions and Breathing emergencies
Partial and complete
What is the most common cause for circulatory failure in a child/Infant?
a Respiratory Emergency
at what age do we tend to what a little more privacy?
Teens 13 to 18 years
How long should the Pediatric Assessment Triangle take?
If a child is unable to cough, cry, speak, and they lose consciousness what type of airway obstruction is this?
A complete Airway obstruction
What would you suspect if there is a child not crying and that has irregular breathing in an emergency situation?
Shock
When do we begin to understand situations when explained?
Who is most likely to have moved a pediatric patient in an emergency?
How would you care for a complete airway obstruction?
Clear the Airway and attempt ventilations
What type of medication should NOT be given to a child with a fever?
Asprin
At what age do we begin to fear strangers?
Toddlers 1 to 3 years
What are the three parts to the Pediatric Assessment Triangle?
Appearance
Breathing
Skin (Circulation)
If your patient is making abnormal high-pitched sounds, noisy respirations and is frequently coughing what type of breathing emergency are they experiencing?
A partial airway obstruction.
What are 2 symptoms of shock
Cold clammy skin, irregular pulse. Irregular breathing, lack of tears, low urine output, falling blood pressure
When speaking to this age group we need to use simple terms, it is difficult for them to contain more than one idea.
Preschoolers 3 to 5 years
You are using the Pediatric Assessment Triangle. At which time would you complete this assessment?
During the Scene size up
Which type of airway obstruction (patrial or complete) requires the administration of supplemental oxygen?
A partial obstruction
What is the temperature of a Febrile seizure?
102 degrees Fahrenheit