EMT-B Pediatric Emergency Care
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What may EMT-Bs experience when dealing with critically ill or injured children?

  • Apprehension
  • Exhaustion
  • Anxiety (correct)
  • Elation

    • Which of the following age groups may evoke anxiety in EMT-Bs?

  • Geriatric
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Pediatric (correct)

    • What is a factor that may contribute to EMT-Bs' anxiety when dealing with pediatric patients?

  • Lack of experience
  • Insufficient training
  • Severity of the patient's condition (correct)
  • All of the above

    • Why may EMT-Bs feel anxious when dealing with critically ill or injured children?

    <p>Because of the high-stakes nature of pediatric emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of pediatric emergencies that may evoke anxiety in EMT-Bs?

    <p>Unpredictability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration for EMTs when dealing with patients from disadvantaged backgrounds?

    <p>Recognizing and reporting potential abuse or neglect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When interacting with patients with special challenges, what is essential for EMTs to have?

    <p>An open mind and willingness to listen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of caring for cognitively impaired patients?

    <p>Relying on the patient's caregivers for guidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical consideration for EMTs when managing trauma in pregnant patients?

    <p>Assessing for potential fetal distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fundamental principle of managing patients with special challenges?

    <p>Adapting care to the individual patient's needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference in airway anatomy between pediatric and adult patients?

    <p>Larger epiglottis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to involve parents or caregivers in the treatment of pediatric patients?

    <p>They may need psychological treatment if their child is severely ill or injured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unique consideration when communicating with pediatric patients?

    <p>They require honest and straightforward communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do infants breathe compared to children or adults?

    <p>They breathe faster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common obstruction risk in pediatric patients?

    <p>Insertion of objects into the mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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