A-1 - Assessment - Pediatric

Question 1

Pediatric patients are evaluated primarily with the _____.

A. Mnemonic OPQRST
B. Pediatric Assessment Tool
C. Monitor, Vitals, and Blood Glucose

Answer 1

B. Pediatric Assessment Tool

Question 2

Explain the parts of the pediatric assessment triangle

Answer 2

“ABC”

• Appearance
  
  • TICLeS
    
    • muscle Tone
    • Irritability
    • Consolable
    • Look/gaze
    • Empty
    • Speech/cry
• work of Breathing
  
  • adventitious breath sounds
  • retractions
  • nasal flaring
  • tripod position
• Circulation
  
  • cool skin
  • pale skin
  • mottled skin
  • cyanosis
  • capillary refill

Question 3

If a pediatric patient’s HR is under ____, go to the cardiac arrest algorithm.

A. 40 BPM
B. 50 BPM
C. 60 BPM
D. 70 BPM

Answer 3

C. 60 BPM

Question 4

What vital signs must be included in the pediatric assessment?

Answer 4

• Pulse
• RR
• Capillary refill
• Breath sounds