JBL EMT-B Chapter 35

A normal level of consciousness in an infant or child is characterized by:

Select one:

A. normal interactiveness, awareness to time, and pink skin color.

B. crying or combativeness, good muscle tone, and awareness to time.

C. age-appropriate behavior, good muscle tone, and good eye contact.

D. awareness to place, pink and dry skin, and consistent eye contact.

The correct answer is: C. age-appropriate behavior, good muscle tone, and good eye contact.

C. age-appropriate behavior, good muscle tone, and good eye contact.

An infant with severe dehydration would be expected to present with:

Select one:

A. bulging fontanelles.

B. excessive tearing.

C. absent urine output.

D. moist oral mucosa.

The correct answer is: C. absent urine output.

C. absent urine output.

Before positioning an infant or child's airway, you should:

Select one:

A. place him or her on a firm surface.

B. put padding behind his or her head.

C. rule out an injury to the spinal cord.

D. thoroughly suction his or her airway.

A. place him or her on a firm surface.

Bruising to the _________ is least suggestive of child abuse.

Select one:

A. buttocks

B. shins

C. face

D. back

B. shins

Children with N. meningitides would most likely present with:

Select one:

A. a generalized rash with intense itching.

B. cherry-red spots or a purplish rash.

C. a low-grade fever and tachycardia.

D. hypothermia and an irregular pulse.

B. cherry-red spots or a purplish rash.

Effective methods for providing pain relief to a child with an extremity injury include:

Select one:

A. heat compresses and lowering the injured extremity.

B. separating the child from his or her parents.

C. avoiding the placement of a splint, if possible.

D. positioning, ice packs, and extremity elevation.

D. positioning, ice packs, and extremity elevation.

Febrile seizures are most common in children between:

Select one:

A. 3 months and 4 years.

B. 8 months and 8 years.

C. 6 months and 6 years.

D. 18 months and 10 years.

C. 6 months and 6 years.

Immediate transport is indicated for a child when he or she:

Select one:

A. is experiencing mild to moderate pain.

B. has a history compatible with a serious illness.

C. falls from a height greater than 4 to 5 feet.

D. has a possible closed fracture of the radius.

B. has a history compatible with a serious illness.

Signs of an upper airway obstruction in an infant or child include all of the following, except:

Select one:

A. a cough that resembles the bark of a seal.

B. a weak cough.

C. wheezing.

D. stridorous breathing.

C. wheezing.

Submersion injuries in the adolescent age group are most commonly associated with:

Select one:

A. swimming pools.

B. alcohol.

C. child abuse.

D. hyperthermia.

The correct answer is: B. alcohol.

B. alcohol.

The EMT should be most concerned when a child presents with fever and:

Select one:

A. chills.

B. a headache.

C. a rash.

D. ear pain.

C. a rash.

The first month of life after birth is referred to as the:

Select one:

A. start of infancy.

B. toddler period.

C. neonatal period.

D. premature phase.

C. neonatal period.

The purpose of the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) is to:

Select one:

A. determine if the child's vital signs are within the age-appropriate limits.

B. gather critical data by performing a rapid hands-on assessment of the child.

C. facilitate a rapid head-to-toe assessment of the child by visualization only.

D. allow you to rapidly and visually form a general impression of the child.

D. allow you to rapidly and visually form a general impression of the child.

The signs and symptoms of poisoning in children:

Select one:

A. are most severe if the child ingested a poisonous substance.

B. vary widely, depending on the child's age and weight.

C. usually present within the first 10 minutes of ingestion.

D. are typically consistent among all age and weight groups.

B. vary widely, depending on the child's age and weight.

Use of a nonrebreathing mask or nasal cannula in a child is appropriate only if:

Select one:

A. his or her respirations are shallow.

B. his or her tidal volume is adequate.

C. an oral airway has been inserted.

D. he or she is breathing inadequately.

B. his or her tidal volume is adequate.

When a child experiences a blunt chest injury:

Select one:

A. the flexible rib cage protects the vital thoracic organs.

B. the sudden force against the ribs causes them to fracture.

C. the flexible ribs can be compressed without breaking.

D. there is usually obvious injury to the external chest wall.

C. the flexible ribs can be compressed without breaking.

When administering oxygen to a frightened child, it would be most appropriate to:

Select one:

A. use a nasal cannula instead of a nonrebreathing mask.

B. have a parent restrain the child as you give oxygen.

C. tightly secure the oxygen mask straps to the face.

D. place oxygen tubing through a hole in a paper cup.

D. place oxygen tubing through a hole in a paper cup.

When assessing an 8-year-old child, you should:

Select one:

A. use a toe-to-head assessment approach.

B. refrain from taking a blood pressure.

C. talk to the child, not just the caregiver.

D. rely solely on the parent for information.

C. talk to the child, not just the caregiver.

Which of the following is true regarding the legal implications of child abuse?

Select one:

A. Child abuse must be reported only if it can be proven.

B. EMTs must report all suspected cases of child abuse.

C. EMTs should document their perceptions on the run form.

D. A supervisor can forbid an EMT from reporting possible abuse.

The correct answer is: B. EMTs must report all suspected cases of child abuse.

B. EMTs must report all suspected cases of child abuse.

Which of the following statements regarding a 3-month-old infant is correct?

Select one:

A. A 3-month-old infant can distinguish a parent from a stranger.

B. The infant is unable to turn his or her head and focus.

C. The infant should be aroused easily from a sleeping state.

D. At this age, the infant typically sleeps for up to 8 hours a day.

A. A 3-month-old infant can distinguish a parent from a stranger.