Ch 24: Caring for Infants and Children Flashcards
Because a child’s body surface area compared to weight is __________ an adult’s, a child is more likely to suffer from hypothermia.
a. equivalent to
b. larger than
c. the same as
d. smaller than
b. larger than
An infant’s head must maintain a(n) _____________ position during airway assessment so that her airway remains open.
a. extended
b. flexed
c. neutral
d. lateral
c. neutral
Because of immature accessory muscles, infants and children use their _________ to breathe.
a. diaphragm
b. intestines
c. extremities
d. liver and spleen
a. diaphragm
The most common type of seizure in pediatric patients is the seizure.
a. meningitis
b. traumatic
c. epileptic
d. febrile
d. febrile
A tip for the physical exam of a young pediatric patient is, if possible, to assess the child while she is:
a. separated from the parent.
b. in the prone position.
c. in the supine position.
d. on the parent’s lap.
d. on the parent’s lap.
A child’s head is __________ in proportion to the body than is an adult’s head.
a. larger
b. smaller
c. no larger
d. no smaller
a. larger
Drawing back between the ribs or around the shoulders of a pediatric patient who is having difficulty breathing is called:
a. retractions.
b. withdrawing.
c. stress breathing.
d. intercostal extension.
a. retractions.
A normal pulse rate for an infant 3 months to 2 years old is ______^ beats per minute.
a. 12 to 30
b. 20 to 30
c. 75 to 110
d. 100 to 190
d. 100 to 190
A normal respiratory rate for an infant less than 12 months old is ______ breaths per minute.
a. 12 to 20
b. 30 to 60
c. 60 to 75
d. 80 to 140
b. 30 to 60
Monitor an infant’s airway continually: infants have proportionally _______tongues, which, if relaxed, can easily _____the airway.
a. smaller, open
b. smaller, block
c. larger, block
d. larger, open
c. larger, block
