Author Question: You are assessing a 2-year-old child who was involved in a minor car collision. She is currently ... (Read 28 times)

bclement10 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

You are assessing a 2-year-old child who was involved in a minor car collision. She is currently alert and oriented. While you are assessing her for possible injuries, which of the following actions would be considered most appropriate?

a. Assess the child starting at her head and moving to her feet.
b. Allow the child to hold a favorite toy during the assessment.
c. Be stern with the child and provide strict instructions on what you expect from her.
d. Examine possible painful sites first.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is most appropriate concerning dealing with caregivers and children during a medical emergency?

a. I try to include caregivers in all that I do with their child so that the child and the caregivers are more comfortable.
b. It is best to separate caregivers from the child so that proper assessment and care can be given.
c. I include caregivers in the care until I get the information I need; then I remove the child and continue the assessment in the first-aid room.
d. I tell caregivers that everything will be okay so that they are calm and I am better able to help their child.