AEMT Pediatric and Geriatric Emergencies

Question 1

The Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) evaluates three components. Which of the following correctly lists them?

Accepted Answer

Appearance, work of breathing, circulation to the skin

Answer

Pulse, temperature, glucose

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Airway, breathing, circulation

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Mental status, pupils, motor function

Question 2

What is the normal respiratory rate for a 2-year-old child?

Accepted Answer

22–37 breaths/min

Answer

8–12 breaths/min

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12–20 breaths/min

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40–60 breaths/min

Question 3

The Broselow tape is used in pediatric emergencies to:

Accepted Answer

Estimate body weight and guide drug dosing and equipment selection based on length

Answer

Measure the child's height for documentation

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Assess pain level on a visual scale

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Calculate the Pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale score

Question 4

A child presents with a seal-bark cough, inspiratory stridor, and mild respiratory distress. This presentation is MOST consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)

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Epiglottitis

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Bronchiolitis

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Asthma exacerbation

Question 5

A febrile 18-month-old is brought in for a generalized tonic-clonic seizure lasting 2 minutes that stopped spontaneously. The MOST likely diagnosis is:

Accepted Answer

Simple febrile seizure

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Status epilepticus

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Meningitis

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Hypoglycemia

Question 6

When ventilating an infant with a BVM, you should use a tidal volume of approximately:

Accepted Answer

6–8 mL/kg, just enough to produce visible chest rise

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20 mL/kg to ensure adequate oxygenation

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Fixed 500 mL adult volume

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Whatever volume fills the infant BVM bag