Self Studies Flashcards
Always have RT at bedside, and only a PICU physician can administer the drug.
a. ) Conscious Sedation
b. ) Deep Sedation
c. ) General Anesthesia
Deep Sedation

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
Toddlers & Preschoolers

Airway is self-maintained.
a. ) Conscious Sedation
b. ) Deep Sedation
c. ) General Anesthesia
Conscious Sedation

Communication
Ask open-ended questions.
a. ) Infants
b. ) Toddlers & preschoolers
c. ) School-agers
d. ) Adolescents
e. ) Parents
Parents

Communication
Let them make the decision and provide privacy.
a. ) Infants
b. ) Toddlers & preschoolers
c. ) School-agers
d. ) Adolescents
e. ) Parents
Adolescents

Communication
Use āIā statements, and provide positive reinforcement.
a. ) Infants
b. ) Toddlers & preschoolers
c. ) School-agers
d. ) Adolescents
e. ) Parents
School-agers

Communication
Focus on child.
a. ) Infants
b. ) Toddlers & preschoolers
c. ) School-agers
d. ) Adolescents
e. ) Parents
Toddlers & Preschoolers

Ketamine or propophol.
a. ) Conscious Sedation
b. ) Deep Sedation
c. ) General Anesthesia
Deep Sedation

RN can administer.
a. ) Conscious Sedation
b. ) Deep Sedation
c. ) General Anesthesia
Conscious Sedation

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

Risk of airway collapse.
a. ) Conscious Sedation
b. ) Deep Sedation
c. ) General Anesthesia
Deep Sedation

Paralytics + complete airway support.
a. ) Conscious Sedation
b. ) Deep Sedation
c. ) General Anesthesia
General Anesthesia

Sedative (versed) + opioid (morphine/demerol).
a. ) Conscious Sedation
b. ) Deep Sedation
c. ) General Anesthesia
Conscious Sedation

Communication
Calm gestures (no sudden gestures).
a. ) Infants
b. ) Toddlers & preschoolers
c. ) School-agers
d. ) Adolescents
e. ) Parents
Infants

What is the protocol for CPR on a child/infant?
30 chest compressions, 2 rescue breaths, continue 30-2
- 30 chest compressions
- 2 rescue breaths
- continue 30-2

What is the protocol for treating a conscious choking child?
5 back blows, 5 abdominal thrusts, continue 5-5
- 5 back blows
- 5 abdominal thrusts
- Continue 5-5

What is the protocol for treating a conscious choking infant?
5 back blows, 5 chest thrusts, continue 5-5
- 5 back blows
- 5 chest thrusts
- Continue 5-5

What is the protocol for treating an unconscious choking infant or child?
2 rescue breaths, 30 chest compressions, look for object and remove it if seen, 2 rescue breaths
- 2 rescue breaths
- 30 chest compressions
- Look for object & remove if seen
- 2 rescue breaths
