You are caring for a two-year-old child who has fallen from the second story deck. The child is crying and you are trying to complete an assessment on the baby. The father is worried sick about his son. Which of the following should you do in this situation?
A) Call for law enforcement assistance in case the father becomes violent.
B) Have the father leave the room so you can complete your assessment.
C) Reassure him and have him get the child's favorite toy to take to the hospital.
D) Tell the father to calm down that the boy will be just fine.
Question 2Which of the following statements regarding treatment of the pediatric patient in the prehospital setting is CORRECT?
A) If the primary assessment of a sick pediatric patient shows no deficits to the ABCs, the patient is stable and will not deteriorate.
B) Since pediatric patients can deteriorate very quickly, they must all be transported with lights and sirens during the ride to the hospital.
C) It is critical that the AEMT be able to determine the respiratory status of the patient as this is most likely the reason for acute deterioration.
D) When treating a sick pediatric patient in the prehospital setting, the AEMT must determine the exact illness so as to provide the most appropriate treatment.
Question 3You are called for a baby with respiratory distress. The 18-month-old patient has a fever of 104.1F, has expiratory wheezing and his lungs sound as if they have mucus in the lower airways. His mother reports the baby has been sick for a couple of days with an upper respiratory infection. You should suspect:
A) croup.
B) pertussis.
C) bronchiolitis.
D) pneumonia.
Question 4Labor is divided into four stages. If the woman's cervix shows complete effacement, what stage is she in?
A) Stage one
B) Stage two
C) Stage three
D) Stage four
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