PEDS

Question 1

Moro reflex

Answer 1

Arms and legs go out (think falling)

Question 2

O2 demand is what compared to adults?

Answer 2

Twice that of adults

Question 3

What dictates the amount of air a child inhales?

Answer 3

Muscles of diaphragm

Question 4

Infants HR can beat up to or more than?

Answer 4

160 bpm

Question 5

The liver is what compares to an adults

Answer 5

Larger and closer to spleen and kidneys (more anteriorly)

Question 6

Croup

Answer 6

Upper airway Viral infection
Seal-bark cough

Question 7

Epiglottis

Answer 7

Upper airway Bacterial infection on soft tissue
Drooling

Question 8

Pertussis( Whooping Cough)

Answer 8

Bacterial infection, whooping in inhale

Question 9

When would you never use a NPA on a infant?

Answer 9

Younger then 1 year old

Question 10

Meningitis

Answer 10

Tissue inflammation of spinal cord and brain

Question 11

Neisseria meningitis
Look for…

Answer 11

Bacteria causing rapid onset of symptoms

Pinpoint cherry red spots

Question 12

Dehydration emergencies

Answer 12

Dry lips/gums
Sunken eyes

Question 13

Children have an increased Rate and twice the Demand?

Answer 13

HR and O2