Paramedics Exam Pediatric Emergencies 2

Question 1

A 3-year-old weighing 15 kg presents in respiratory distress. Using the Broselow tape, what is the primary purpose of this tool in pediatric emergencies?

Accepted Answer

To estimate weight-based drug dosing and equipment sizes

Answer

The Broselow tape estimates pediatric weight based on length, allowing rapid calculation of weight-based drug doses and appropriate equipment sizes.

Question 2

A 6-year-old presents with anaphylaxis after a bee sting. What is the correct epinephrine dose for a child weighing 20 kg?

Accepted Answer

0.01 mg/kg IM of 1:1,000 (max 0.5 mg)

Answer

Pediatric epinephrine for anaphylaxis is 0.01 mg/kg IM of 1:1,000 solution, with a maximum single dose of 0.5 mg.

Question 3

A 2-year-old is found unresponsive. You confirm no pulse. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

A single rescuer uses a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for pediatric CPR, consistent with adult single-rescuer guidelines.

Question 4

An 8-year-old with known seizure disorder has been seizing for 8 minutes. Medical direction orders diazepam rectally. The correct dose is:

Accepted Answer

0.2-0.5 mg/kg rectally, max 10 mg

Answer

Rectal diazepam for pediatric seizures is dosed at 0.2–0.5 mg/kg with a maximum of 10 mg per dose.

Question 5

A 4-year-old presents with stridor, drooling, and a fever of 103°F. The child prefers to sit upright and lean forward. What condition is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Epiglottitis

Answer

Epiglottitis classically presents with high fever, drooling, stridor, and the tripod position; avoid agitating the child or examining the throat.

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