Author Question: You are caring for a crying 30-month-old male who fell 16 feet from a second-story window, landing ... (Read 68 times)

rayancarla1 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

You are caring for a crying 30-month-old male who fell 16 feet from a second-story window, landing on a patch of soft dirt and leaves. He is alert and oriented and complaining of left shoulder and arm pain. What instruction would you give to the team of EMS providers caring for this individual?

A) When we get him on the long board, place padding under his head.
B) I will need a blood pressure every 5 minutes to see if he is in shock.
C) It is important to keep him cool in the event he is in shock.
D) Whatever we do, let's make sure his SpO2 is greater than 94.

Question 2

Which of the following children may be at a higher risk for child abuse?

A) Child with disabilities B) Premature child
C) Twin child D) All of the above