Group that Age
What is the number 1 cause for a pediatric patient to experience cardiac arrest?
Respiratory arrest
What are the three most important vital signs?
HR
RR
BP
Describe the palmar reflex
Palm grasping when a finger is placed there
At what age does a pediatric patient become and adult patient?
18
What is the age range for an infant?
1 month - 1 year
What is the two most common respiratory disorders in geriatric patients?
Pneumonia and COPD
If a pediatric patient experiences hypoxia, how will that effect their heart rate?
Hypoxia causes bradycardia in pediatric patients
Describe the sucking reflex
Around what age does a child begin to walk?
11 - 12 months
What is the age range for toddler and preschooler?
Toddler = 1 - 3 years
Preschooler = 3 - 6 years
What anatomical structures diminish in a geriatric respiratory system that makes them more susceptible to infections?
The normal BP, RR and HR range for a child 3- 6 years
BP systolic 80 - 100 mmHg
RR 20 - 25 bpm
HR 80 - 140 bpm
Describe the rooting reflex
An infant turning his head in response to food
What age to children begin to recognize a familiar face?
2 months
What is the age range for school age and adolescent?
School age = 6 - 12 years
Adolescent = 12 - 18 years
What complication could arise when ventilating an infant too forcefully?
Barotrauma that leads to a popped lung (pneumothorax)
The normal BP, RR and HR range for 6 - 12 years
BP systolic 80 - 110 mmHg
RR 15 - 20 bpm
HR 70 - 120 bpm
Describe the Moro reflex
Throwing the arms wide and spreading the fingers when startled
10 - 18 months
What is the age range for early adult, middle adult, and older adult?
Early = 19 - 40 years
Middle = 41 - 60 years
Older = 61+ years
Name 3 anatomical differences in a pediatric respiratory anatomy compared to adult
1. larger tongue in proportion to oral cavity
2. narrow trachea
3. underdeveloped intercostal muscles (belly breather)
4. smaller and fragile lungs
5. higher demand for oxygen
The normal BP, RR and HR range for adolescents and adults
BP systolic 90 - 120 mmHg
RR 12 - 20 bpm
HR 60 - 100 bpm
Explain how a reflex arc of the nervous system allows for an involuntary response that protects our body
Sensory nerves detect external stimulation to the body, sensory nerves send the message to the CNS, CNS decodes the message and sends response through motor nerves, motor nerves innervate muscles to inhibit movement
What is a Fontenelle? What does it mean if an infants fontanelles are depressed. What does it mean if they are budging?
1. space between the bones of an infant skull that eventually fuse between 3-18 months
2. depressed = dehydrated
3. bulging = fever or increased ICP