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

While packaging a child who fell and hit their head, the patient’s parent is becoming frustrated with the rescuers. Which action will most likely reduce the tension between the crew and the parent?

EMS providers are assessing a 12 year old with a wide complex tachycardia on the monitor. Which of the following signs or symptoms would indicate the patient is unstable and requires immediate cardioversion?

A newborn is apenic has a heart rate of 64 after the 1 minute APGAR assessment. The paramedic should

A conscious pediatric patient aspirated a foreign object into their lower airway. The paramedic should

A 73 year old female passed out after standing up quickly. The patient was unconscious prior to EMS arrival. Vital signs are BP 102/50, HR 112, RR 20 and regular. The patient is now oriented and refusing transport. What care plan is most prudent?

EMS providers are having difficulty visualizing the vocal cords of a 1 year old during intubation. Which of the following techniques would improve intubation success?

ALS providers are assessing a hypoglycemic child. Which option best describes this patient’s situation?

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the anatomy of a pediatric patient?

Identify the situation in which a patient will benefit from acute care in a nursing home rather than home health care.