ATI LPN
Emergency Pediatric Care Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is correct regarding the scope of activities and responsibilities of the medical director for the emergency medical services system?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The medical director oversees education, training, and simulations to ensure EMS competency.
Question 2 of 5
You receive a call from the 911 call center regarding ongoing resuscitation efforts for a pediatric trauma. The patient and his family were in a MVC rollover on a rural highway. Resuscitation efforts have been in progress for 45 minutes on a pulseless 3-year-old boy with diffuse abdominal bruising who appeared to have been an unrestrained backseat passenger and who was ejected from the vehicle in which he had been riding. The patient's location is 90 minutes from the nearest facility. What are your recommendations for the EMS crew?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prolonged resuscitation (>30-45 min) without ROSC in traumatic arrest, especially with severe injuries, justifies termination per guidelines.
Question 3 of 5
Which medication is used for symptomatic bradycardia unresponsive to ventilation and oxygenation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atropine is the first-line medication for symptomatic bradycardia in children when ventilation and oxygenation fail to improve heart rate.
Question 4 of 5
When assessing a child with a traumatic injury, which of the following would be the priority assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Airway patency is the top priority in trauma assessment per the ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation).
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 10-month-old infant with signs of respiratory distress. Which is the best way to maintain this child's airway?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inserting a small towel under the shoulders helps maintain an open airway in infants by aligning the airway properly.