10 Questions
What is a characteristic of a child's chest wall that has implications for both medical and trauma management?
Cartilaginous and compliant
What is a consequence of a child's faster respiratory rate and higher metabolic rate during exposure to toxic airborne substances?
Increased risk of inhaling a higher dosage of toxic substances
What is a sign of respiratory distress observed in pediatrics exposed to toxic gases?
Tachypnea
Why may infants require early oxygen administration following exposure to noxious chemicals?
Due to their higher oxygen consumption rate
What is a consequence of a small amount of blood loss from trauma in pediatric patients?
Decreased circulating blood volume leading to shock
What is a characteristic of a child's cardiovascular system that allows them to compensate for fluid losses?
Greater cardiac reserve
What is a result of a child's cardiovascular system failing to compensate for fluid losses?
Cardiopulmonary failure
What is a characteristic of a child's blood volume compared to an adult?
Larger on a milliliter per kilogram basis
What is a consequence of a child's increased work of breathing during respiratory distress?
Substernal, supraclavicular, infraclavicular, or intercostal retractions
What is a characteristic of oxygen consumption in infants compared to adults?
6 to 8 mL/kg/minute compared to 3 to 4 mL/kg/minute in adults
This quiz covers the principles and methods of pediatric disaster triage, including the JumpStart Pediatric Multiple Casualty Incident Triage Method, and the importance of pediatric equipment and supplies in disaster response.
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