FISDAP Pediatric Assessment 2

Question 1

When assessing a 3-year-old using the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), which component evaluates skin color, moisture, and temperature?

Accepted Answer

Circulation to skin

Answer

Circulation to skin in the PAT evaluates pallor, mottling, cyanosis, and skin temperature to assess perfusion.

Question 2

A 7-year-old involved in a bicycle accident is alert but crying with guarding of the right abdomen. Which vital sign finding is most concerning for internal hemorrhage?

Accepted Answer

HR 130, BP 82/60

Answer

A HR of 130 with a BP of 82/60 in a school-age child indicates decompensated shock from internal bleeding.

Question 3

The AVPU scale is used during a pediatric assessment. What does the 'V' represent?

Accepted Answer

Responds to verbal stimuli

Answer

In the AVPU scale, 'V' means the patient responds to verbal stimuli but is not fully alert.

Question 4

A 5-year-old presents with a respiratory rate of 42 breaths/min and nasal flaring. What is the normal respiratory rate range for this age group?

Accepted Answer

20-30 breaths/min

Answer

The normal respiratory rate for preschool-age children (3-6 years) is approximately 20-30 breaths per minute.

Question 5

During a pediatric secondary assessment, you note that a 10-month-old has a bulging anterior fontanelle while supine and calm. This finding most suggests:

Accepted Answer

Increased intracranial pressure

Answer

A bulging fontanelle in a calm, supine infant indicates elevated intracranial pressure and is always abnormal.

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FISDAP Pediatric Assessment 2