Recognizing Critically Ill Children Quiz
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What is an early ominous sign of cortical hypoperfusion brain dysfunction?

  • Normal skin color
  • High-pitched speech
  • Lack of eye contact at 2 months (correct)
  • Normal motor activity

    • Which respiratory symptom is considered an early sign of respiratory distress in a child?

  • Low pulse oximetry reading
  • Irregular respiratory rate
  • Slow respiratory rate
  • Tachypnea (correct)

    • What is an ominous sign in the motor activity of a child?

  • High-pitched moaning
  • Limp child with bad muscle tone (correct)
  • Normal limb movements
  • Trunk movements

    • Which pulse characteristic is to be treated as nearing cardiac arrest?

    <p>Loss of central pulse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important adjunct to identify the oxygenation state in an acutely ill child?

    <p>Oxygen saturation assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible consequence of a slow or irregular respiratory rate in a acutely ill child?

    <p>An ominous condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'SICK CHILD or CRITICALLY ILL CHILD' refer to?

    <p>A child in a clinical state with potential severe complications if not promptly treated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept applies to all children with illness presenting as an emergency?

    <p>Golden Hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of 'RAPID CARDIOPULMONARY ASSESSMENT'?

    <p>To evaluate the respiratory and cardiac status swiftly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the 'APPEARANCE OF CHILD' be used to assess a child's neurological status?

    <p>By assessing the o2 blood supply to the brain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are signs of a pediatric patient in 'Respiratory distress'?

    <p>Increased work of breathing, retractions, nasal flaring, grunting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can changes in a child's level of consciousness be rapidly assessed?

    <p>By observing their response to stimuli: Awake, Responsive to Voice, Responsive to Pain, Unresponsive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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