72 - Pediatrics - Assessment Thinking Points

Question 1

In the stable peds patient, as many observations as possible should be made before ____.

A. addressing the child
B. performing the physical exam
C. talking with parents

Answer 1

B. performing the physical exam

Question 2

_____ should be interviewed alone to obtain accurate LMP, drug/EtOH use, sexual activity, abuse.

A. Infants
B. Children
C. Adolescents

Answer 2

C. Adolescents

Question 3

Explain the peds assessment triangle.

Answer 3

Appearance

• Tone
• Interactiveness
• Gaze
• Cry
• Consolable

Work of breathing

• Abnormal breath sounds
• Tripod posit’n
• Retraction
• Nasal flaring

Circulation

• Palor
• Mottling
• Cyanosis
• Bleeding