You are providing care for a three-year-old boy who has fallen ...

[hbsimmons88]

You are providing care for a three-year-old boy who has fallen down a set of stairs in his home. He is crying as his mother tries to console him. You are concerned about the possibility of internal bleeding. Which of the following is CORRECT regarding this patient?
 
  A) He may not show signs or symptoms of shock until very late.
  B) He will not likely go into shock because of his ability to compensate.
  C) A blood pressure of 90 mmHg would indicate shock.
  D) A capillary refill time of two seconds would rule out shock.

Question 2

You respond to an apparent SIDS death. There appears to be bruising on the baby's back and buttocks area. The parents say they put the baby down for a nap and he never woke up. What should you do?
 
  A) Ask the parents what they did to the baby.
  B) Explain that they are not to blame for the baby's death.
  C) Ask if the baby has been abused by someone in the household.
  D) Find out if the baby had been placed on his back for his nap.

[mariahkathleeen]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B

[hbsimmons88]

Excellent

[AmberC1996]

Gracias!