Special Populations Practice Exam

Front

Which of the following is an adventitious lower airway sound associated with the pediatric patient? Snoring, Columnar Sounds, Rhonchi, Stridor

Back

Rhonchi

Front

Which of the following interventions are contraindicated in infants? Nasal Suctioning, Inserting oral pharyngeal airways, Providing high concentrations of oxygen, using flow restricted, oxygen powered ventilatory devices

Back

using flow restricted, oxygen powered ventilatory devices

Front

Which of the following would be abnormal for a pregnant female in her last trimester of pregnancy? An elevated blood pressure, A blood loss of 30% with no signs of shock, A respiratory rate that is greater than her normal rate, A pulse rate that is 10-15 beats faster than her normal rate

Back

An elevated blood pressure

Front

Of the following, which is the MOST important piece of equipment in the OB kit? Scalpel, Bulb syringe, Placental bag, Umbilical clamps

Back

Bulb syringe

Front

Which of the following are the MOST appropriate times for evaluation of the newborn utilizing the APGAR scale? Immediately after birth and again after 24 hours, At 1 and 5 minutes following delivery, Immediately after the umbilical cord is cut and again at 10 minutes, At 30 and 60 seconds following delivery

Back

At 1 and 5 minutes following delivery

Front

You are non-transporting unit treating a 5-year-old who fell off a roof and struck his head on the way down. What treatment suggestion would you consider MOST useful?

Back

Use padding along the side of the patient when immobilizing to a standard backboard.

Front

Which of the following would require a report to law enforcement or some other state agency? A mistake in treatment, Suspected child or elder abuse, An incident involving an injury to the patient, An employee exposure to an airborne pathogen

Back

Suspected child or elder abuse

Front

A pediatric patient is presenting with a decreased level of consciousness and an abnormal breathing pattern. Family relays the patient has had polydispia, polyphagia and polyuria. Which condition MOST likely exists within this patient?

Back

The body is breaking down alternative sources of fuel

Front

You are assessing a 73 year old who passed out at church after standing up quickly. She was unconscious prior to EMS arrival. Blood pressure is 102/50, heart rate is 112 and regular, respirations are 20 and regular. She is now oriented and refusing transport. What care plan is the MOST prudent?

Back

Inform the patient she is at high risk for a silent heart attack and strongly encourage she be transported.

Front

You are about to transfer a 92 year old female from the bed to a stretcher. What is the major concern when handling and moving this patient?

Back

Her skin is likely fragile and can tear easily