FREE Paramedics Exam Pediatric Emergencies Question and Answers

Question 1

How much fluid should be administered to a child with hypovolemic shock over a 10 to 20 minute period?

Accepted Answer

20 mL/kg

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50 mL/kg

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40 mL/kg

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30 mL/kg

Question 2

Which condition/injury is NOT typical in children aged 6 to 12?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration

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Drowning

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Burns

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Fractures

Question 3

Which way should a 9-month-examination old's develop?

Accepted Answer

Toe-to-head

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Front-to-back

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Head-to-toe

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Back-to-front

Question 4

Which condition/injury is NOT typical in children aged 6 to 12?

Accepted Answer

Motor vehicle accidents

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Firearms

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Drowning

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Burns

Question 5

Which one should NOT raise concerns about child abuse?

Accepted Answer

Fracture in a 15 year old child

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Injuries in various stages of healing

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Child inappropriately dressed

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Delay in seeking help for the child

Question 6

What does pharmaceutical therapy NOT aim to achieve in pediatric cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

Deceleration of the heart rate

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Suppression of ventricular extopy

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Correction of hypoxemia

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Correction of metabolic acidosis

Question 7

What type of brain injury DOES NOT frequently occur in a school-aged child?

Accepted Answer

Sporting events

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Auto-pedestrian accidents

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Falls from trees

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Bicycle accidents

Question 8

What danger does vomiting in children pose the greatest risk to?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration

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Aspiration

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Malnutrition

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Obstruction

Question 9

What kind of medication should be given to a youngster who is having seizures?

Accepted Answer

Diazepam

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Dopamine

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Epinephrine

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Neurontin

Question 10

What is the usual pulse rate of a 6 year old?

Accepted Answer

70-110

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100-160

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90-120

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60-90