Station One:

Question 1

Child with Gastro needing IV or NG hydration:

When do we decide what form of hydration to use?

Answer 1

We decide what form of hydration to use after assessing the degree of dehydration
If mild to moderate we use NG if severe IV
We asses hydration by urinalysis, skin turgor, assess mucosa membrane, sunken fontenel (signs of dehydration)

we don’t give sugary drinks because it draw up water from the body into the gut therefore the child may become more dehydrated

Question 2

LIFE SUPPORT:

For a 6months old what form of compressions would we do?

Answer 2

15:2

Question 3

LIFE SUPPORT:

For a 8year old what form of compression would we do?

Answer 3

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Question 4

LIFE SUPPORT:

If a child collapses and is unresponsive what would you do?

Answer 4

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Question 5

AIRWAY MANAGEMENT:

Guedels

Answer 5

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Question 6

AIRWAY MANAGEMENT:

Bag and Mask

Answer 6

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Question 7

AIRWAY MANAGEMENT:

Spacers for inhaled medications

Answer 7

,

Question 8

AIRWAY MANAGEMENT:

Suction

Answer 8

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Question 9

AIRWAY MANAGEMENT:

Oxygen

Answer 9

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Question 10

IV THERAPY:

Why do we use burettes on children

Answer 10

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Question 11

IV THERAPY:

Consider how you can distract the child?

Answer 11

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Question 12

Assessment of hydration

Answer 12

Weight
Vital Signs
Character of pulse
Thirst 
Level of consciousness
Skin
Turgor
Capillary refill time
Temperature
Mucous membranes
Fontanelle
Eyes
Urine output
Urinalysis
Electrolytes/acid base balance