Scenarios

Question 1

Routes of hydration

Answer 1

• Oral
• Nasogastric tube
• IV

Question 2

Why don’t we give sugary drinks?

Answer 2

They don’t hydrate the child. Sugary drinks make the child more thirsty.

Question 3

What types of CPR is given for different age groups?

Answer 3

Children are given 15 compressions to two breaths (15:2).

• Two fingers used for compressions for infants
• One hand is used for small children
• Two hands are used for teens/young adults and adults

Discretion needs to be made so that compressions are only being made 1/3 of the way down the chest.

Question 4

What form of compressions are used for a 6 month old?

Answer 4

Two fingers or one hand compressions 1/3 of the depth of the chest

Question 5

What form of compressions are used for an 8 year old?

Answer 5

One hand or two hand compressions depending on the child’s size. 1/3 of the depth of the child’s chest.

Question 6

A child collapses and is unresponsive, what would you do?

Answer 6

Call for help.

• DR ABCDE
• Reassure the child and mother.
• Focus on maintaining an airway

Question 7

What is a burette and why do we use them on children?

Answer 7

A burette is a small chamber attached to an IV that allows small amount of medication to be administered at a time. Once the burette is empty, the medication stops.

This is more effective and accurate in children.

Question 8

How may you be able to distract a child while inserting and securing an IV?

Answer 8

• Play games on the opposite side.
• Sing
• Get them to talk to you
• Get a toy out