ATI LPN
Emergency Pediatric Care Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is least likely to be present in a child with respiratory distress?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Children in respiratory distress typically show signs like accessory muscle use, short sentences, or stridor. Speaking in full sentences indicates minimal distress, making it the least likely.
Question 2 of 5
A 2-year-old child presents with high fever, drooling, and mild respiratory distress. He is ill-appearing. The mother states they do not believe in immunizations. The child's neck radiograph is most likely to reveal:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epiglottitis (unvaccinated, fever, drooling) typically shows a thumbprint sign on lateral neck X-ray.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
You receive a call from an ambulance crew who was dispatched to a respiratory distress call from a caregiver. Upon arrival, the crew found an underweight, syndromic child with agonal breathing and exhibiting a pulse rate of 42 beats/minute. No legal guardians were present. But the child has a medical facility bracelet that states 'Do Not Resuscitate.' The provider calling you is asking for advice on advanced airway placement. What should you recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A DNR bracelet indicates a legal directive to withhold resuscitation, which must be respected unless contradicted by guardians.
Question 5 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.