PEARS - Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization Pediatric Systematic Assessment Questions and Answers

Question 1

When performing the initial 'from the doorway' assessment using the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), which component is evaluated using the TICLS mnemonic?

Accepted Answer

Appearance

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Circulation to Skin

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Work of Breathing

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Disability

Question 2

A 4-year-old child is brought to the clinic. From across the room, you observe the child is sitting in a tripod position with audible wheezing and prominent nasal flaring. According to the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), which component is most clearly abnormal?

Accepted Answer

Work of Breathing

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Appearance

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Circulation to Skin

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Disability

Question 3

During the Primary Assessment of a pediatric patient, which of the following is evaluated under 'D' for Disability?

Accepted Answer

Pupil response and level of consciousness

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Difficult breathing and retractions

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Delayed capillary refill and skin color

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Presence of rashes and body temperature

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) in the PEARS systematic assessment?

Accepted Answer

To form a rapid general impression and determine the urgency for care

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To obtain a detailed medical history using the SAMPLE mnemonic

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To perform a hands-on physical exam and obtain vital signs

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To establish a definitive diagnosis of the child's illness

Question 5

A healthcare provider is gathering a history for a 6-year-old who fell off his bike. The provider asks the parent, 'What was the last thing he had to eat or drink?' This question is part of which assessment component?

Accepted Answer

Secondary Assessment (SAMPLE history)

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Primary Assessment (ABCDE)

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Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)

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Life-Threatening Interventions

Question 6

You are assessing an infant and note pallor and mottling of the skin. These findings are most directly related to which component of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)?

Accepted Answer

Circulation to Skin

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Appearance

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Work of Breathing

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Exposure