pediatric

Question 1

early respiratory distress in a child

Answer 1

• noisy breathing
• cyanosis
• flaring nostrils
• retractions
• use of accessory muscles
• altered mental status

Question 2

coup

Answer 2

infection of the upper airway common in 1-5yrs old’s

Question 3

coup
sign and symptoms

Answer 3

• breathing w effort
• rapid breathing
• rising pulse
• paleness / cyanotic
• restlessness
• whooping sounds / high pitched wheezes
• hoarseness
• seals bark
• nasal flaring

Question 4

shock pediatric

Answer 4

dehydration due to vomiting , diarrhea or blood loss

Question 5

shock pediatric sign and symptoms

Answer 5

• delayed capillary refill
• rapid weak pulse
• pale / cool/ clammy skin
• low BP
• absence of tears when crying

Question 6

epiglotitis

Answer 6

• bacterial infection that inflames the epligotis

Question 7

epiglottitis
signs and symptoms

Answer 7

• Occasional noise while inhaling
  -Anxious concentration on breathing ( child will stay very very still)
• Sitting up and leaning forward, usually with chin thrust forward
• Pain on swallowing and speaking
  -Drooling
  -Changes in voice quality
  -High fever (above 39C

Question 8

asthma for children
sign and symptoms

Answer 8

Rapid, irregular breathing,
Exhaustion
Sleepiness and changes in LOC
Cyanosis
Rapid pulse and dropping BP
Signs of dehydration
Wheezing
Quiet or silent chest

Question 9

Cardiac arrest for children
signs and symptoms

Answer 9

Increased or decreased HR
Unequal central ( femoral) and distal pulse rates
Poor skin color and delayed capillary refill
Altered mental status.
***Perform 5 cycles of CPR b4 calling EM

Question 10

seizures in children

Answer 10

Febrile seizures are caused by high fever. Most common

Question 11

seizures in children

Answer 11

• Arms and legs become rigid
• The back arches
• Muscles may twitch or jerk in spasm
• Eyes roll up and become fixed, with dilated pupils
• Breathing is often irregular or ineffective
• The bladder and bowels lose control.