Pediatric Assessment & Neonatal Care Flashcards
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The Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) consists of which three components?
Answer: Appearance, work of breathing, circulation to skin
The PAT is a rapid, 30-second visual assessment using Appearance (TICLS), Work of Breathing (visual and auditory), and Circulation to Skin (color and perfusion), without touching the patient.
For pediatric patients, what is the preferred method for estimating medication dosing and equipment sizes when weight is unknown?
Answer: Use a length-based resuscitation tape (e.g., Broselow tape)
The Broselow tape uses the child's height/length to estimate weight and provides color-coded medication doses and equipment sizes, significantly reducing dosing errors in pediatric emergencies.
A 4-year-old child has a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute and appears to be breathing comfortably with no retractions. How should the EMT interpret this finding?
Answer: This is within the normal range for a 4-year-old child
Normal respiratory rates vary significantly by age in pediatrics. For a 4-year-old, 20-30 breaths per minute is within the normal range. Adult norms (12-20) do not apply to children.
When performing CPR on a 6-month-old infant, which technique should be used for chest compressions?
Answer: Two-finger compression technique on the sternum just below the nipple line
For single-rescuer infant CPR, the two-finger technique is used: place two fingers on the sternum just below the nipple line (lower half of sternum) and compress 1.5 inches at 100-120 compressions per minute.
A 2-year-old child is found unconscious. A parent states the child may have ingested medications. The EMT's first priority is:
Answer: Open the airway and assess breathing, then contact medical direction
Regardless of the suspected cause, the primary assessment takes priority. Airway, breathing, and circulation must be assessed and addressed before identifying the specific ingestion.
A 5-year-old child has a heart rate of 45 beats per minute and appears pale and lethargic. The EMT's most appropriate action is:
Answer: Recognize severe bradycardia and prepare to support airway and breathing
A heart rate of 45 in a 5-year-old is severely bradycardic. In pediatrics, bradycardia with poor perfusion is most often caused by hypoxia — airway and breathing support are the primary interventions.