EMR Chapter 17 PEDIATRIC
If a child's injury or illness permits, it is a good idea to: - allow the child to sit on his or her parent's lap.
What is important to remember to do when communicating with a child? - Kneel down at the child's
level and establish eye contact.
In relation to the rest of a child's body, is the tongue larger or smaller? - The child's tongue is relatively
larger.
Up until what age can infants breathe only through their noses? - For at least the first 6 months of their
lives,/
What is important to remember about infants and children having a greater body surface area relative
to the mass of their body? - They lose heat more quickly than adults do.
What is the purpose of the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT)? - It is used to form a quick impression of
the pediatric patient using sight and hearing.
What are the components of the PAT? - Appearance, work of breathing, and skin circulation
Describe at least three obvious indicators of a sick child: - Subdued behavior, lack of cooperation, a
fearful appearance.
Nasal flaring, if present, is usually seen when? - During inspiration
What is mottling? - A patchy skin discoloration.
Why can counting a child's respirations for less than 30 seconds can cause inaccurate results? - Children
often breathe irregularly.
