Deck 31: Pediatric Considerations

Question 1

A compression ventilation ratio of _____ is recommended for a single rescuer and child victim.

A)30:2
B)15:2
C)5:1
D)3:1

Answer 1

30:2

Question 2

________ should be included in an emergency drug kit if opioids are used.

A)midazolam
B)diazepam
C)naloxone
D)triazolam

Answer 2

naloxone

Question 3

In an infant,pulse is determined by palpation of the:

A)sixth rib
B)carotid artery
C)brachial artery
D)radial artery
E)ulnar artery

Answer 3

brachial artery

Question 4

The recommended rate of rescue breathing for an infant or child victim is one breath every ____ seconds.

A)3
B)5
C)10
D)20

Question 5

The primary cause of cardiac arrest in children is:

A)myocardial infarction
B)ventricular fibrillation
C)atrial fibrillation
D)airway obstruction or respiratory arrest

Question 6

The audible alarm on a pulse oximeter for "low" oxygen saturation is typically set at __ %.

A)50
B)75
C)80
D)90
E)95

Question 7

The 2005 American Heart Association guidelines recommend a chest compression rate of about ___ per minute for the child victim.

A)60
B)80
C)100
D)150

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true concerning use of an AED for children 1 to 8 years of age?

A)If the rhythm is shockable,deliver one shock,then resume CPR immediately
B)If the rhythm is shockable,deliver one shock,then resume BLS immediately
C)If the rhythm is not shockable,resume CPR immediately
D)If the rhythm is not shockable,wait 2 minutes and than attempt to shock again

Question 9

In a pediatric situation,a single rescuer should __________ first.

A)phone
B)activate EMS
C)start BLS
D)obtain the AED

Question 10

For purposes of BLS,a child was defined by the American Heart Association for healthcare providers in 2005 as being from _________ .

A)1 through 6 years old
B)1 through 7 years old
C)1 through 12 years old
D)2 through 12 years
E)1 year old to the start of puberty

Question 11

During conscious sedation,it is most important to monitor:

A)blood pressure
B)pulse
C)respiratory rate
D)CNS depression

Question 12

Emergencies associated with _____________ occur more often in children than adults.

A)local anesthetic
B)chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
C)CNS-depressant drug administration
D)A,B,and C
E)A and C

Question 13

Which of the following methods of drug administration can be titrated?

A)intravenous
B)intramuscular
C)oral
D)A,B,and C
E)A and C

Question 14

According to the author,the most likely scenario for a serious drug-related emergency developing in dentistry is a/an:

A)older rather than younger child
B)heavier rather than lighter weight child
C)child receiving multiple quadrants of dental treatment
D)child in the office of a pediatric dentist
E)child in the office of an older dentist