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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?

Loss of central pulse (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Oxygen saturation assessment (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

An ominous condition (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

A child in a clinical state with potential severe complications if not promptly treated. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Golden Hour (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'RAPID CARDIOPULMONARY ASSESSMENT'?

To evaluate the respiratory and cardiac status swiftly. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

By assessing the o2 blood supply to the brain. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Increased work of breathing, retractions, nasal flaring, grunting. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

By observing their response to stimuli: Awake, Responsive to Voice, Responsive to Pain, Unresponsive. (C) Signup and view all the answers