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A 2-month-old infant was found unresponsive in his crib by his
mother. When you arrive, you determine that the infant is apneic
and pulseless. His skin is pale and cold and his arms are stiff.
You should:
A. inform the child's mother that her son is deceased.
B. begin high-quality CPR and transport immediately
C. request the medical examiner to perform an autopsy
D. begin high-quality CPR and request an ALS ambulance.
Correct Answers inform the child's mother that her son is
deceased.
A 2-year-old female has experienced a seizure. When you arrive
at the scene, the child is conscious, crying, and clinging to her
mother. Her skin is hot and moist. The mother tells you that the
seizure lasted approximately 5 minutes. She further tells you that
her daughter has no history of seizures, but has had a recent ear
infection. You should:
A. place the child in cold water to attempt to reduce her fever.
B. cool the child with tepid water and transport to the hospital.
C. suspect that the child has meningitis and transport at once.
D. allow the mother to drive her daughter to the hospital.
Correct Answers cool the child with tepid water and transport to
the hospital.
A 26-year-old female presents with heavy vaginal bleeding. She
is conscious, but restless. Her blood pressure is 84/54 mm Hg,
her pulse is 120 beats/min and weak, and her respirations are 22
,breaths/min with adequate depth. She tells you that she inserted
a tampon about 2 hours ago. You should: Correct Answers
administer high-flow oxygen, place a sterile pad over her
vagina, keep her warm, elevate her lower extremities, and
transport without delay.
A 26-year-old female who is 34 weeks pregnant is experiencing
a seizure. Her husband tells you that her blood pressure has been
high and that she had been complaining of a headache for the
past few days. You should:
A. insert an oral airway and ventilate her with a bag-valve mask
B. place her on her side, administer high-flow oxygen, and
transport
C. administer oral glucose for presumed hypoglycemia and
transport
D. elevate her legs to improve brain perfusion and keep her
warm Correct Answers place her on her side, administer high-
flow oxygen, and transport.
A 33-year-old woman who is 36 weeks pregnant is experiencing
vaginal bleeding. During transport, you note that she suddenly
becomes diaphoretic, tachycardic, and hypotensive. You should
A. ventilate her with a bag-mask device
B. carefully place sterile gauze into her vagina
C. place her in a left lateral recumbent position
D. position her supine and elevate her legs 12 inches Correct
Answers Place her in a left lateral recumbent position
A 4-year-old, 16-kg female ingested an unknown quantity of
liquid drain cleaner. Your assessment reveals that she is
, conscious and alert, is breathing adequately, and has skin burns
around her mouth. You should:
A. administer 16 g of activated charcoal
B. place her supine and elevate her legs
C. monitor her airway and give oxygen
D. determine why the ingestion occurred Correct Answers
monitor her airway and give oxygen
A 5-year-old child has had severe vomiting and diarrhea for 4
days. Which of the following assessment findings would be the
MOST indicative of decompensated shock?
A. respiratory rate of 30 breaths/min
B. blood pressure of 70/40 mm Hg
C. pulse rate greater than 120/min
D. capillary refill time of 4 seconds Correct Answers blood
pressure of 70/40 mm Hg
A 6-month-old male presents with 2 days of vomiting and
diarrhea. He is conscious, but his level of activity is decreased.
The infant's mother tells you that he has not had a soiled diaper
in over 12 hours. The infant's heart rate is 140 beats/min and his
anterior fontanelle appears to be slightly sunken. You should
suspect:
A. moderate dehydration.
B. severe dehydration.
C. mild dehydration.
D. hypovolemic shock. Correct Answers moderate
dehydration.
A 6-year-old male presents with acute respiratory distress. His
mother states that she saw him put a small toy into his mouth
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