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captainjonesify

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Which of the following statements regarding treatment of the pediatric patient in the prehospital setting is CORRECT?
 
  A) If the primary assessment of a sick pediatric patient shows no deficits to the ABCs, the patient is stable and will not deteriorate.
  B) Since pediatric patients can deteriorate very quickly, they must all be transported with lights and sirens during the ride to the hospital.
  C) It is critical that the AEMT be able to determine the respiratory status of the patient as this is most likely the reason for acute deterioration.
  D) When treating a sick pediatric patient in the prehospital setting, the AEMT must determine the exact illness so as to provide the most appropriate treatment.

Question 2

You are called for a baby with respiratory distress. The 18-month-old patient has a fever of 104.1F, has expiratory wheezing and his lungs sound as if they have mucus in the lower airways. His mother reports the baby has been sick for a couple of days with an upper respiratory infection. You should suspect:
 
  A) croup.
  B) pertussis.
  C) bronchiolitis.
  D) pneumonia.


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ambernicolefink

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


captainjonesify

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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