When treating a pediatric trauma patient, which one of the following is it important for the EMT to remember?
A) The elevated metabolism of a child causes them to retain heat, thus a blanket should not be applied when in shock.
B) Since the body of a child is smaller than an adult's body, there is less chance of multisystem trauma.
C) The flexibility of the chest wall in a child can allow for internal injury without obvious external signs.
D) Because children tend to be healthier than adults, they are able to compensate longer when in shock.
Question 2
Into which of the following containers would it be necessary to inject a volume of air equal to the intended volume of medication before withdrawing the medication with a needle and syringe?
A) Ampule
B) Vial
C) Nebulizer
D) Prefilled syringe
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