This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Ongoing fluid losses can overwhelm the child's ability to compensate, resulting in shock. What early ... (Read 135 times)

ssal

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 572
Ongoing fluid losses can overwhelm the child's ability to compensate, resulting in shock. What early clinical sign precedes shock?
 
  a. Tachycardia
  b. Slow respirations
  c. Warm, flushed skin
  d. Decreased blood pressure

Question 2

The presence of which pair of factors is a good predictor of a fluid deficit of at least 5 in an infant?
 
  a. Weight loss and decreased heart rate
  b. Capillary refill of less than 2 seconds and no tears
  c. Increased skin elasticity and sunken anterior fontanel
  d. Dry mucous membranes and generally ill appearance



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

mirabriestensky

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 325
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Shock is preceded by tachycardia and signs of poor tissue perfusion and decreased pulse oximetry values. Respirations are increased as the child attempts to compensate. As a result of the poor peripheral circulation, the child has skin that is cool and mottled with decreased capillary refilling after blanching. In children, lowered blood pressure is a late sign and may accompany the onset of cardiovascular collapse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A good predictor of a fluid deficit of at least 5 is any two four factors: capillary refill of more than 2 seconds, absent tears, dry mucous membranes, and ill general appearance. Weight loss is associated with fluid deficit, but the degree needs to be quantified. Heart rate is usually elevated. Skin elasticity is decreased, not increased. The anterior fontanel is depressed.




ssal

  • Member
  • Posts: 572
Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
:D TYSM


shailee

  • Member
  • Posts: 392
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

Did you know?

Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.

Did you know?

Human neurons are so small that they require a microscope in order to be seen. However, some neurons can be up to 3 feet long, such as those that extend from the spinal cord to the toes.

Did you know?

Persons who overdose with cardiac glycosides have a better chance of overall survival if they can survive the first 24 hours after the overdose.

Did you know?

People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.

Did you know?

Disorders that may affect pharmacodynamics include genetic mutations, malnutrition, thyrotoxicosis, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, and certain forms of insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library