Self Studies

Question 1

Always have RT at bedside, and only a PICU physician can administer the drug.

a. ) Conscious Sedation
b. ) Deep Sedation
c. ) General Anesthesia

Answer 1

Deep Sedation

Question 2

Communication

Be clear and honest, watch out for misinterpretation of words. Let them touch objects. Praise them lots.

a. ) Infants
b. ) Toddlers & preschoolers
c. ) School-agers
d. ) Adolescents
e. ) Parents

Answer 2

Toddlers & Preschoolers

Question 3

Airway is self-maintained.

a. ) Conscious Sedation
b. ) Deep Sedation
c. ) General Anesthesia

Answer 3

Conscious Sedation

Question 4

Communication

Ask open-ended questions.

a. ) Infants
b. ) Toddlers & preschoolers
c. ) School-agers
d. ) Adolescents
e. ) Parents

Answer 4

Parents

Question 5

Communication

Let them make the decision and provide privacy.

a. ) Infants
b. ) Toddlers & preschoolers
c. ) School-agers
d. ) Adolescents
e. ) Parents

Answer 5

Adolescents

Question 6

Communication

Use “I” statements, and provide positive reinforcement.

a. ) Infants
b. ) Toddlers & preschoolers
c. ) School-agers
d. ) Adolescents
e. ) Parents

Answer 6

School-agers

Question 7

Communication

Focus on child.

a. ) Infants
b. ) Toddlers & preschoolers
c. ) School-agers
d. ) Adolescents
e. ) Parents

Answer 7

Toddlers & Preschoolers

Question 8

Ketamine or propophol.

a. ) Conscious Sedation
b. ) Deep Sedation
c. ) General Anesthesia

Answer 8

Deep Sedation

Question 9

RN can administer.

a. ) Conscious Sedation
b. ) Deep Sedation
c. ) General Anesthesia

Answer 9

Conscious Sedation

Question 10

Communication

Focus on parents.

a. ) Infants
b. ) Toddlers & preschoolers
c. ) School-agers
d. ) Adolescents
e. ) Parents

Answer 10

Infants

Question 11

Risk of airway collapse.

a. ) Conscious Sedation
b. ) Deep Sedation
c. ) General Anesthesia

Answer 11

Deep Sedation

Question 12

Paralytics + complete airway support.

a. ) Conscious Sedation
b. ) Deep Sedation
c. ) General Anesthesia

Answer 12

General Anesthesia

Question 13

Sedative (versed) + opioid (morphine/demerol).

a. ) Conscious Sedation
b. ) Deep Sedation
c. ) General Anesthesia

Answer 13

Conscious Sedation

Question 14

Communication

Calm gestures (no sudden gestures).

a. ) Infants
b. ) Toddlers & preschoolers
c. ) School-agers
d. ) Adolescents
e. ) Parents

Answer 14

Infants

Question 15

What is the protocol for CPR on a child/infant?

Answer 15

30 chest compressions, 2 rescue breaths, continue 30-2

1. 30 chest compressions
2. 2 rescue breaths
3. continue 30-2

Question 16

What is the protocol for treating a conscious choking child?

Answer 16

5 back blows, 5 abdominal thrusts, continue 5-5

1. 5 back blows
2. 5 abdominal thrusts
3. Continue 5-5

Question 17

What is the protocol for treating a conscious choking infant?

Answer 17

5 back blows, 5 chest thrusts, continue 5-5

1. 5 back blows
2. 5 chest thrusts
3. Continue 5-5

Question 18

What is the protocol for treating an unconscious choking infant or child?

Answer 18

2 rescue breaths, 30 chest compressions, look for object and remove it if seen, 2 rescue breaths

1. 2 rescue breaths
2. 30 chest compressions
3. Look for object & remove if seen
4. 2 rescue breaths