Anatomy and Physiology
These modified sweat glands in pregnant patients have a primary purpose of lactation.
What are mammary glands?
A tool used to figure out medication doses, and equipment for children based on their size.
What is a broselow tape?
This infection is common within the geriatric community and is caused by the growth of normal flora within the urethra. Clinical manifestations of this infection can present an altered mental status, low urine output, a fever, or shortness of breath.
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
This piece of equipment can cause bed sores and pain in geriatric patients.
What is a spine board?
Birth-related details that help identify the wishes of the mother for the baby during birth.
What is a birth plan?
9th Edition Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation
This older age-related cardiovascular change results in thickening of the heart muscle.
What is heart hypertrophy?
The release of feces before birth changing the colour of the amniotic fluid.
What is meconium?
This type of shock is most common within pediatrics due to their size and blood volume.
What is hypovolemic shock?
A patient that is 24 weeks pregnant needs to go to the hospital. What position should she be placed in, on the stretcher?
What is left lateral recumbent?
When dealing with a pregnant patient, it is good to ask about what kind of regular checkups?
What is prenatal care?
This older age-related change in the musculoskeletal system is an increased outward curvature of the spine.
What is kyphosis?
slide 8; geriatrics PowerPoint
A sudden change of thinking and awareness; often causing confusion, restlessness, hallucinations, It can be triggered by infections, medications or dehydration.
What is delirium?
This score is used to assess the health status of a neonate at minutes 1 and 5 post delivery.
What is the APGAR scoring system?
Your patient is pregnant, why would you delay transporting her?
What is imminent delivery
Why is this an important question to ask an older patient; "did you lose consciousness before the fall?"
what is developing differentials?
The narrowest part of a pediatric airway, which is funnel shaped.
What is the cricoid cartilage?
Care focused on relieving pain and discomfort for people with serious illnesses. Can be done at any stage of life, not just end of life.
What is palliative care?
This assessment technique is used by emergency services to navigate treatment for geriatric individuals.
What is the GEMS assessment diamond?
Mark, S. K. (n.d.). EMS Geriatric Emergencies - GEMS Diamond Assessment System. https://www.embrace-the-elements.com/2024/12/ems-geriatric-emergencies-gems-diamond.html
A 2-year-old girl presents with signs of croup. She needs to be taken to the hospital, why might a paramedic request that a parent stay with the girl in the ambulance.
What is patient comfort considerations?
A fluid substance that can vary in colour is important to ask about when assessing a patient who just gave birth.
What is amniotic fluid?
In newborns, the absence of intestinal flora prevents vitamin K synthesis, leading to decreased production.
What are clotting factors?
Pg 16; Neonatal PowerPoint.
A latin word for childbirth or the period of time immediately succeding.
This term is used to describe the vaginal discharge that is released after the delivery of a newborn, which can occur for up to a few weeks postpartum.
What is lochia?
Professional, C. C. M. (2025, December 19). Lochia. Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22485-lochia
When taking a newborn and the mom to the hospital, what are some considerations taken for the newborn during transport?
what is keeping the baby warm, close to mom, and continuing vitals?
A simple question that can be asked to the child's parents when it comes to assessing viral illness or bacterial infections?
What is their immunization status?