Assessing the Sick Child Flashcards
1
Q
What is the APGAR score?
A
First test designed to assess the newborn for any medical emergency, given at 1 minute and again at 5 minutes
2
Q
What is assessed in the APGAR score?
A
Appearance (colour) Pulse Grimace (reflexes) Activity (movement) Respiration (breathing + effort)
3
Q
What does a single intramuscular dose of vitamin K help to prevent in a newborn?
A
Haemorrhagic disease
4
Q
List ways of assessing the Airway in a child
A
Inspect
Noises
Head-tilt, chin lift
5
Q
List ways of assessing Breathing in a child
A
Effort
Chest movements
Noises (stridor, wheeze)
Oximetry
6
Q
List ways of assessing Circulation in a child
A
Pulse Capillary refill Blood pressure Skin perfusion Urine output
7
Q
List signs of dehydration in a child
A
Decreased skin turgor Sunken fontanelles Dry skin/mouth/ mucous membranes Reduced urine output Low BP in late stages Reduced conscious level
8
Q
Outline the process of CPR in a child
A
Open airway
5 breaths
15:2 compressions
9
Q
List ways to asses consciousness in a child
A
AVPU GCS Pupils Posture (decorticate/ decerebrate) Glucose
10
Q
List ways of assessing Exposure in a child
A
Temperature
Signs of rash
Bruising
