Deck 40: Assessment of the Stable Child

Question 1

The T in the mnemonic TICLS stands for ____.

A) time
B) tone
C) tape
D) toddler

Answer 1

tone

Question 2

Cyanosis, pallor, mottled skin, or a gray tone indicates a significant ____ problem that requires aggressive management.

A) neurological
B) excretory
C) circulatory
D) respiratory

Answer 2

circulatory

Question 3

Mental status, muscle tone, and body position are included on the ____ side of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle.

A) appearance
B) breathing
C) circulation
D) airway

Answer 3

appearance

Question 4

Any signs of an increased work of breathing during the initial assessment require immediate intervention by the Paramedic.

Question 5

In younger children and infants, abdominal movement with breathing is normal, whereas in older children this movement is abnormal.

Question 6

During history taking, the Paramedic should stay above the child's level to maintain an authoritative role.

Question 7

Vital signs and weight for pediatric patients varies based upon the child's age.

Question 8

During shock, the pediatric patient will compensate for a short period of time and then gradually decompensate.

Question 9

The three sides of the PAT are not related.

Question 10

Children as young as ____ old should recognize their parents' voice and look toward their parent if the parent calls the child's name.

A) two weeks
B) six weeks
C) two months
D) six months

Question 11

In some cultures, it is considered disrespectful or challenging to make direct eye contact.

Question 12

Most infants are able to sit up and look around without assistance by ____ of age.

A) two months
B) three months
C) five months
D) six months

Question 13

Praise will help the Paramedic gain trust and alleviate anxiety.

Question 14

Normal weight for an infant is ____.

A) 3 to 5 kg
B) 4 to 11 kg
C) 11 to 14 kg
D) 14 to 25 kg

Question 15

Skin color is included on the ____ side of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle.

A) interactivity
B) circulation
C) breathing
D) appearance

Question 16

The field of pediatrics encompasses a significant age and developmental range of patients, often extending up to the age of 21.

Question 17

The bones that form the skull do not fuse until the child is approximately ____ old.

A) 6 months
B) 12 months
C) 18 months
D) 24 months

Question 18

Not all children will spontaneously move their arms and legs.

Question 19

____, which can be classified as compensated or uncompensated, is defined as inadequate tissue perfusion with oxygen.

A) Hemorrhage
B) Shock
C) Cyanosis
D) Hypotension

Question 20

Normal systolic blood pressure for a newborn is ____.

A) 30 to 50
B) 60 to 90
C) 70 to 100
D) 90 to 120

Question 21

A depressed anterior fontanel indicates to the Paramedic that the infant is likely ____.

A) hypoxic
B) hypothermic
C) decompressing
D) dehydrated

Question 22

Preschoolers are very ____________________ in their thinking.

Question 23

For the infant, a significantly greater proportion of the body is made up from the ____.

A) legs
B) torso
C) head
D) arms

Question 24

Using a(n) ____ strategy when examining toddlers may allow the toddler time to become accustomed to the Paramedic.

A) interior-exterior
B) toe-to-head
C) head-to-toe
D) exterior-interior

Question 25

When using the mnemonic FLACC to assess a child's pain level, the F stands for ____.

A) fever
B) face
C) fontanel
D) frontal

Question 26

With school-age children, the Paramedic will likely be able to perform a physical examination in the usual ____ fashion, as it is likely they had enough experience visiting the doctor's office for annual checkups to be used to this examination sequence.

A) head-to-toe
B) interior-exterior
C) exterior-interior
D) toe-to-head

Question 27

Drug dosing and fluid dosing for pediatric patients is based on the child's weight in ____.

A) pounds
B) kilograms
C) ounces
D) liters

Question 28

The three sides of the PAT consist of appearance, ____________________, and circulation.

Question 29

Adolescents and teenagers can be very challenging, as they tend to develop risk-taking behaviors at that age, along with a sense of ____________________.

Question 30

____________________ are designed to significantly decrease the risk of certain diseases that have historically been responsible for the death and disability of many children and young adults.

Question 31

School-age children (ages 6 to 12 years old) begin to develop more ____________________ thinking and better communication skills.

Question 32

Learning about the child's achievement of ____________________ (physical or behavioral signs of development) will help the Paramedic adjust his interview technique.

Question 33

A normal heart rate for a newborn is ____ bpm.

A) 60 to 100
B) 80 to 120
C) 80 to 140
D) 120 to 160

Question 34

When using the mnemonic FLACC to assess a child's pain level, the L stands for ____.

A) left arm
B) legs
C) lungs
D) lower back

Question 35

The ____________________ is an objective tool developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics that can be used to determine the severity of illness or injury in a child.

Question 36

____________________ is indicated by signs of poor perfusion (e.g., pallor, cool skin, and delayed capillary refill), combined with a normal or near normal blood pressure.

Question 37

____________________ (ages 1 to 3 years old) are often a bit more interactive than infants.

Question 38

The last bone to fuse in the infants' skull is the ____ bone.

A) frontal
B) occipital
C) parietal
D) anterior fontanel

Question 39

In ____________________, perfusion has worsened and the patient's blood pressure has dropped below what is considered normal for the child's age.

Question 40

Normal weight for a newborn is ____.

A) 2 to 3 kg
B) 4 to 5 kg
C) 6 to 11 kg
D) 11 to 14 kg