Chapter 35- Pediatric Emergencies

Question 1

signs of vasoconstriction

Answer 1

Pallor (early sign)
Weak distal (eg, radial or pedal) pulses in the extremities
Delayed capillary refill
Cool hands or feet

Question 2

pediatric assessment triangle

Answer 2

appearance (muscle tone and mental status)
work of breathing
circulation of skin

Question 3

XABCDE

Answer 3

Exsanguination
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
Exposure

Question 4

neisseria meningitis

Answer 4

a bacterium that causes a rapid onset of meningitis symptoms, often leading to shock and death

Children infected with N meningitidis typically have small, pinpoint, cherry-red spots or a larger purple or black rash.

Question 5

dose of activated charcoal for child

Answer 5

1 gram per kilogram of body weight

typically 12.5-25 grams