Pediatrics/Neonate

Question 1

Endotracheal Tube Size Formula and Depth

Answer 1

16+age in years/4
Multiply internal diameter of ETT by 3

Question 2

Asthma Treatment - First Line

Answer 2

Nebulizers: Albuterol, ipratropium bromide
IV: methylprednisolone

Question 3

Croup Treatment

Answer 3

Racemic epi, decadron, prednisolone

Question 4

Epiglottitis S/S, Treatment

Answer 4

Fever, strider, labored breathing - tripod, drooling. ‘Thumb sign’ on x-ray. Intubation—>trach. ABX

Question 5

Normal fetal HR

Answer 5

110(120)-160 - dopplerable by 10 weeks gestation

Question 6

Type of FX associated w/ abuse

Answer 6

Spiral

Question 7

Fluid resuscitation - neonate

Answer 7

10 ml/kg over 5-10 minutes

Question 8

Fluid resuscitation - pediatric

Answer 8

20 ml/kg over 5-10. 5-10 ml/kg over 10-20 if cardiogenic shock suspected

Question 9

Neonates airway: anatomical differences

Answer 9

Narrowest part is at the cricoid cartilage

Question 10

Most common injuries seen in 15months to 3 years?

Answer 10

Falls

Question 11

In relation to a child w/ parents giving differing stories on how child sustained injury, transport personal should…

Answer 11

Document separate stories and notify receiving hospital.

Question 12

Method most useful in pediatric PT in evaluating burn surface area

Answer 12

Lund and Browder chart - considers age and variation in body size based on age