EMT-B Pediatric Emergency Care

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Questions and Answers

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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Unpredictability (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is a unique consideration when communicating with pediatric patients?

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

How do infants breathe compared to children or adults?

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

What is a common obstruction risk in pediatric patients?

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

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