Emergency
hich of the following is the major cause of serious trauma suffered by pediatric patients?
a.bicycle falls
b.motor vehicle accidents
c.birth injuries
d.electrical burns
motor vehicle accidents
Patients with developmental delays may suffer cognitive disabilities, but may also exhibit normal intelligence.
True or False
True
What is the MOST common type of shock seen in infants and children?
a.cardiogenic
b.septic
c.hypovolemic
d.hypervolemic
b.septic
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common postoperative complication in patients with diabetes due to the increased perfusion of affected tissues.
True or False
false
Pediatric patients require an enhanced team focus on the physiological needs in a more dramatic way than any other age group.
True or False
True
Which level of trauma center designation can meet all the needs required for treating patients on a 24-hour basis?
a.Level IV
b.Level III
c.Level II
d.Level I
d.Level I
Multiple sclerosis, lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis are examples of:
a.congenital anomalies
b.autoimmune diseases
c.demyelinating processes
d.hereditary disorders
autoimmune diseases
During which part of pregnancy would an abdominal surgery be considered safest for both mother and fetus?
a.second trimester
b.third trimester
c.concurrent with delivery
d.first trimester
a.second trimester
For which type of transmission-based disease would health care workers need to be fitted for an N-95 respirator mask?
a.vector-borne
b.droplet
c.contact
d.airborne
d.airborne
What is the name of the device used to test the blood of patients with diabetes for metabolic status?
Question 13Answer
a.glucometer
b.acetometer
c.ketometer
d.insulometer
glucometer
High- or low-velocity projectiles are factors in which type of injuries?
a.penetrating
b.electrical
c.blunt
d.hypothermia
a.penetrating
Overgrowth of which microorganism is most likely responsible for pediatric cases of enterocolitis following antibiotic therapy?
a.Staphylococcus aureus
b.Escherichia coli
c.Clostridium difficile
d.Helicobacter pylori
c.Clostridium difficile
Which of the following is a common response of pediatric patients to injury and may result in gastric dilatation?
a.syncope and collapse
b.hyperventilation
c.projectile vomiting
d.assuming a fetal position
hyperventilation
To preserve evidence in a criminal case, what might be done to the patient's hands if the patient does not require surgery?
a.A hand sanitizer is rubbed into the skin of the hands.
b.Sterile oversized gloves are placed on both hands.
c.A surgical scrub brush and water are used to 2 inches above the elbows.
d.Bags are placed around the hands and taped in place.
Bags are placed around the hands and taped in place.
Which special patient population group has a 30% to 80% statistical likelihood of coexisting psychiatric illness in addition to the diagnosis for which they are coming to surgery?
a.geriatric
b.substance abuse
c.physically challenged
d.HIV/AIDS
substance abuse
The term golden hour refers to reduction of morbidity and mortality of which type of patient population?
a.pregnant patients
b.organ transplant recipients
c.premature neonates
d.trauma victims
d.trauma victims
What is a common potential side effect of all forms of antibiotic therapy for major pediatric infections?
a.kernicterus
b.tooth enamel staining and hypoplasia
c.hypovolemic shock
d.pseudomembranous enterocolitis
d.pseudomembranous enterocolitis
Which anesthetic method helps reduce the anxiety and stress experienced by pediatric surgical patients?
a.Bier block
b.rapid induction
c.awake intubation
d.spinal continuous drip
b.rapid induction
A patient undergoing bariatric surgery may require extra time for general anesthetic reversal because anesthetic agents may be accumulated in and slowly eliminated from what type of tissue?
a.lung alveoli
b.hypertrophic liver
c.smooth muscle
d.adipose fat
d.adipose fat
Which position enhances a bariatric patient's total lung volume and aids in ventilation?
a.reverse Trendelenburg
b.lateral chest
c.low-lithotomy
d.Trendelenburg
a.reverse Trendelenburg
What is the usual cause of a clavicular fracture of a neonate during a vaginal delivery?
a.use of surgical forceps
b.shoulder dystocia
c.placenta previa
d.cephalopelvic disproportion
b.shoulder dystocia
Which classification of antibiotics is contraindicated for use in neonates due to increased incidence of kernicterus?
a.tetracyclins
b.sulfonamides
c.cephalosporins
d.penicillins
b.sulfonamides
What is the number one cause of death in children ages 1 to 15 in the United States?
a.carcinoma
b.genetic malformations
c.accidents
d.metabolic disorders
c.accidents
In what way can the surgical technologist who is setting up his or her back table and Mayo stand reduce an 18-month-old patient's anxiety prior to induction of anesthesia?
a.Break scrub and hold patient down on bed during IV placement.
b.Perform normal duties of preparation of the sterile field, keeping as quiet as possible for induction.
c.Leave room when patient enters to reduce number of persons in room, returning after anesthesia induction.
d.Wave to and joke with patient, while maintaining distance from unsterile areas.
Perform normal duties of preparation of the sterile field, keeping as quiet as possible for induction.
Kaposi's sarcoma is sometimes seen in combination with which of the following diseases?
Question 8Answer
a.HBV
b.HPV
c.AIDS
d.TB
c.AIDS