Which of the following statements regarding two-rescuer child CPR is correct?
A:The chest should be compressed with one hand and a compression to
... [Show More] ventilation ratio of 30:2 should be
delivered
B:A compression to ventilation ratio of 15:2 should be delivered without pauses in compressions to deliver
ventilations
C:The chest should not be allowed to fully recoil in between compressions as this may impair venous return
D:Compress the chest with one or two hands to a depth that is equal to one third the diameter of the chest
D:Compress the chest with one or two hands to a depth that is equal to one third the diameter of the chest
You should suspect physical abuse of a 4-year-old child if you observe:
A:purple and yellow bruises to the thighs.
B:bruises to the anterior tibial area.
C:that the child clings to his or her parent.
D:curious siblings who are watching you.
A:purple and yellow bruises to the thighs.
The preferred method for inserting an oropharyngeal airway in a small child is to:
A:insert the airway with the curvature towards the roof of the mouth and then rotate it 180 degrees.
B:insert the airway as you would in an adult, but use an airway that is one size smaller than you would
normally use.
C:depress the tongue with a tongue blade and insert the airway with the downward curve facing the tongue.
D:open the airway with the tongue-jaw lift maneuver and insert the airway until you meet slight resistance.
C:depress the tongue with a tongue blade and insert the airway with the downward curve facing the tongue.
You are dispatched to a residence where an 8-year-old boy was pulled from a swimming pool. When you
arrive, a neighbor is performing rescue breathing on the child. After confirming that the child is not
breathing, you should:
A:begin chest compressions and reassess in 2 minutes.
B:assess for a carotid pulse for no more than 10 seconds.
C:tell the neighbor to continue rescue breathing as you apply the AED.
D:ask the neighbor how long the child was submerged under the water.
B:assess for a carotid pulse for no more than 10 seconds.
You arrive at a residence shortly after a 4-year-old boy experienced an apparent febrile seizure. The child is
alert and crying. His skin is flushed, hot, and moist. His mother tells you that the seizure lasted about 2
minutes. You should:
A:provide supportive care and transport.
B:give him acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
C:begin rapid cooling measures at once.
D:allow the mother to take her child to the doctor.
A:provide supportive care and transport.
You and your partner are performing CPR on an infant with suspected sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
An important aspect in dealing with such cases is:
A:focusing all of your attention on the infant, with little parental interaction.
B:carefully inspecting the environment in which the infant was found.
C:remembering that most infants with SIDS can be successfully resuscitated.
D:discouraging the presence of the parents during your resuscitation attempt.
B:carefully inspecting the environment in which the infant was found.
Which of the following statements regarding pediatric anatomy is correct?
A:The child's trachea is more rigid and less prone to collapse.
B:The occiput is proportionately larger when compared to an adult.
C:Airway obstruction is common in children because of their large uvula.
D:Relative to the overall size of the airway, a child's epiglottis is smaller.
B:The occiput is proportionately larger when compared to an adult.
A 5-year-old child experienced partial-thickness burns to his head, anterior chest, and both upper
extremities. What percentage of his total body surface area has been burned?
A:45%
B:63%
C:72%
D:54%
A:45%
Of the following, the MOST detrimental effect of gastric distention in infants and children is:
A:tracheal rupture.
B:less effective chest compressions.
C:decreased ventilatory volume.
D:acute rupture of the diaphragm.
C:decreased ventilatory volume.
A 5-year-old boy was struck by a car when he ran out into the street. When you arrive at the scene and
approach the child, you see him lying supine approximately 15 feet from the car. Based on the child's age and
mechanism of injury, which of the following should you suspect to be his PRIMARY injury?
A:Lower leg injury
B:Head injury
C:Upper thorax injury
D:Pelvic injury
D:Pelvic injury
When you attempt to assess a 22-year-old woman who has been sexually assaulted, she orders you not to
touch her. Your MOST appropriate initial action should be to:
A:obtain a signed refusal and return to service.
B:transport the patient without performing an assessment.
C:explain to the patient that she must be examined.
D:ask a female EMT to attempt to assess the patient.
D:ask a female EMT to attempt to assess the patient.
Treatment for a responsive 4-year-old child with a mild airway obstruction, who has respiratory distress, a
strong cough, and normal skin color, includes:
A:oxygen, back slaps, and transport.
B:subdiaphragmatic thrusts until the object is expelled.
C:assisted ventilations, back slaps, and transport.
D:supplemental oxygen and transport.
D:supplemental oxygen and transport.
During transport of a woman in labor, the patient tells you that she feels the urge to push. You assess her
and see the top of the baby's head bulging from the vagina. You should:
A:ask the mother to take short, quick breaths until you arrive at the hospital.
B:allow the head to deliver and check for the location of the cord.
C:apply gentle pressure to the baby's head and notify the hospital immediately.
D:advise your partner to stop the ambulance and assist with the delivery. [Show Less]