Deck 34: Pediatric Assessment, Protocols, and Pals Management

Question 1

Which of the following is used as an early indicator of those hospitalized children at risk for deterioration?

A) The SOAP format
B) The SBAR technique
C) PEWS
D) Glasgow Coma Score

Answer 1

PEWS

Question 2

Your patient has suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Which of the following statement is true regarding the SpO₂ goals?

A) The SpO₂ should be kept between 88% and 92% until measured carboxyhemoglobin level drops to desired normal range (<15%).
B) The SpO₂ should be kept between 88% and 92%.
C) Mechanical ventilation should be immediately administered to obtain a SpO₂ between 92% and 94%
D) Ignore SpO₂ and deliver 100% oxygen until measured carboxyhemoglobin level drops to desired normal range (<5%).

Answer 2

Ignore SpO₂ and deliver 100% oxygen until measured carboxyhemoglobin level drops to desired normal range (<5%).

Question 3

While suctioning an infant the RT notices a significant drop in the patient's heart rate. What is a possible cause?

A) Undiagnosed cardiac abnormality
B) Asthma
C) Vagal stimulation
D) Croup

Answer 3

Vagal stimulation

Question 4

_________________ is/are a color-coded grouping of appropriate sized equipment based on the child's length?

A) Broselow tape
B) PEWS
C) Glasgow Coma Score
D) Pediatric treatment protocols

Question 5

How can an infant increase his/her minute ventilation?

A) Increase the volume of their breath.
B) Decrease the depth of their breath.
C) Increase their respiratory rate.
D) Decrease their respiratory rate.

Question 6

Which of the following is a common cause of respiratory failure in children?

A) Fatigue caused by the increased work of breathing
B) Undiagnosed cardiac defects
C) A decreased PaCO₂
D) Metabolic disorders

Question 7

A popular communication tool utilized in the clinical setting is which of the following?

A) The SOAP format
B) The SBAR technique
C) PEWS
D) Glasgow Coma Score

Question 8

You are assisting in the intubation of a newborn patient who weighs 4 kg. What size endotracheal tube should you have available?

A) 2.5.
B) 3.0.
C) 3.5.
D) 4.

Question 9

Early signs of pertussis include which of the following?
1) Runny nose
2) High fever
3) Mild cough
4) Tachycardia

A)1, 2
B)1, 3
C)2, 3, 4
D)1, 2, 3