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Prehospital Emergency Care, 11e
(Mistovich et al.) Chapter 38 Pediatrics
Exam Containing 109 Questions and
Answers 2024-2024.
Which statement made by the EMT is most appropriate regarding dealing with
caregivers and children during a medical emergency?
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A) "I try to include the caregiver in all that I do with his or her child so that the
child and caregiver are more comfortable."
B) "It is best to separate the caregiver from the child so that a proper assessment
and care can be given."
C) "I include the caregiver in the care until I get the information that I need, then I
remove the child to continue the assessment in the ambulance."
D) "I tell the caregiver that everything will be okay so the caregiver remains calm
and is better able to help the child." - Answer: A


Pediatric patients are patients who range in age from:
A) 1 year to 8 years
B) birth to 12 years
C) birth to 18 years
D) 1 year to 15 years - Answer: C


You have been called to care for a 21-month-old female who has been bitten by a
dog. Given the patient's age, you would appropriately classify the patient as a(n):
A) Infant
B) School-age child
C) Preschooler
D) Toddler - Answer: D


A coworker is telling you about a recent EMS call in which he provided care to a
preschooler. Based on this description, you know that age of the patient would
have been:

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A) 1-2 years
B) 3-5 years
C) 6-8 years
D) more than 9 years - Answer: B


Which instructions would you provide to a new EMT who is preparing to assess a
stable 9- month-old boy who has a rash?
A) "To keep the baby calm, do not touch him during the assessment."
B) "Start at the head and slowly work your way to the feet."
C) "Allow the mother hold him as you do the assessment."
D) "It is important not to undress a baby during assessment, as this will stress the
baby." - Answer: C


You are assessing a 21⁄2-year-old female who was involved in a minor car accident.
She is currently alert and oriented. While you are assessing her for possible
injuries, which assessment procedure would be considered appropriate?
A) Assess the child starting at her head and moving to her feet
B) If possible, allow the child to hold a favorite toy during the assessment
C) Be firm with the child and provide concrete instructions on what you expect
D) Touch and hold the child as much as possible - Answer: B


You have been called for a 2-year-old girl who has been sick for two days. In
preparing to assess the patient, it is important that you recognize that patients in
this age group generally:
A) Do not like having clothing removed

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B) Tolerate separation from their caregiver
C) Have little fear of strangers
D) Like to be touched - Answer: A


You are assessing a 5-year-old boy who complains of arm pain after falling down
three steps. As you physically assess the patient, he tries to bite your hands. His
mother is at his side. Which statement by you is appropriate to make regarding
the behavior of biting?
A) "If you bite me, I will not help you feel better."
B) "Do you bite your mother? Why would you try to bite me?"
C) "Mom, you need to stop him from biting me."
D) "I know that you hurt, but biting is not okay." - Answer: D


You are assessing the pupils of a 5-year-old who fell off a bed while playing. Which
of the statement would be most appropriate prior to performing this assessment?
A) "I am going to look at your pupils with my light."
B) "I am going to use this light to look into your eyes."
C) "I need to test your visual acuity by shining a light in your eyes." D) "Open your
eyes so that I can look at them." - Answer: B


Which behavior would the EMT recognize as uncharacteristic of a conscious and
stable 2- year-old boy who fell and hurt his hand?
A) Cries any time you or your female partner touch him
B) Does not cry or protest when taken from his mother
C) Becomes upset when you lift his shirt to assess his abdomen

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