ENPC: Chapter 6 Assessment exam 2023 with 100% correct answers
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ENPC
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ENPC
What are the components of Initial pediatric assessment? - correct answer -Across the room survey
Primary assessment
Secondary assessment
Tertiary assessment
What does an across the room survey consist of? - correct answer -Note pt overall physiological status. Assess for signs of cardiopulmo...
What are the components of Initial pediatric assessment? - correct answer -Across the room survey
Primary assessment
Secondary assessment
Tertiary assessment
What does an across the room survey consist of? - correct answer -Note pt overall physiological status.
Assess for signs of cardiopulmonary arrest and uncontrolled bleeding.
Uncontrolled bleeding? (consider making C-ABC a priority)
Pediatric triangle PAT (Work of breathing, appearance, and circulation to skin
If impairments in none (sick), impairments in one (sicker), and impairment in two (sickest)
What does a primary survey consist of? - correct answer -A primary survey consist of ABCDE and
adjuvant therapies.
What does a secondary assessment consist of? - correct answer -A secondary assessment consist of
infection sources/trauma (HI's)
What does a tertiary assessment consist of? - correct answer -Reevaluation of patient status
What is the A-I pneumonic stand for? - correct answer -A: Airway
B: Breathing
C: Circulation
D: Disability
E: Environmental exposures
F: Full set of VS
G: Get adjuvant therapies
-L: lab studies
, -M: cardiac monitor
-N: nasogastric/orogastric
-O: O2 and pulse ox
-P: Pain assessment
H: Head to toe assessment
I: Inspect posterior trunk
What are some of the most common reasons for airway obstruction in pediatric patients? - correct
answer -Blood, vomitus, and secretions
Swelling of the tongue
Edematous of the lips
Foreign object obstruction
Dysphagia
Drooling
Abnormal breath sounds
Why is the tripod position preferred to help promote adequate oxygenation in pediatric patients? -
correct answer -It allows pediatric patients more comfort to adequately promote chest expansion and
opening of airway
Why is the jaw-thrust manuever preferred to maintain a patent airway? - correct answer -It helps
maintain protection of child's C-spine while also opening up airway
When suctioning a patient's blood, vomit, or secretions, what should be considered? - correct answer -
Using a rigid yonker with adequate suction
Consider depth of suction because it may cause increase in secretions or vomit (aspiration) and may
cause bradycardia
What are the main assessments for breathing and ventilation? - correct answer -Breath sounds
Skin color
RR, depth, and pattern of breathing
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