In relation to an adult's head, the pediatric patient will have a:
A) larger head.
B) smaller occipital bone.
C) relatively smaller head size.
D) larger facial area.
Question 2
You have arrived on the scene to help a child who is short of breath. The mother is screaming hysterically that her three-year-old son cannot breathe, making assessment of the patient very difficult. What should be your initial action in managing this situation?
A) Have your partner talk to the mother while you assess the child.
B) Summon the police to the residence to subdue the mother.
C) Quickly remove the child to the ambulance and assess while transporting.
D) Inform the mother that you will call the police if she does not calm down.
Measuring Patient Height
Patient wearing an abularm
Review of Health and Illness over the Adult Years
Patient health history form.
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.
Secure drape under hip and top arm, and undrape back; stand in back at waist facing head. Apply ...