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Which structure allows oxygenated maternal blood to bypass the uninflated lungs of the developing fetus?

The son of a 73-year-old woman has called 911. The patient is confused and exhibiting out-of-character behavior. The son informs you that she is a diabetic, and takes pills and not injectable insulin. Assessment reveals adequate breathing, skin that is cool, and a radial pulse that is rapid and weak. Based on this history, you should be suspicious of:

A 44 pound pediatric patient is showing signs of acidosis.  Which medication and dose could be given?

A woman has called 911 after not being able to wake her eight-year-old son. Upon arrival, the mother tells you that her son is a diabetic, and that his diabetic alert dog awoke her in the night indicating the child’s blood sugar was low. You perform a blood glucose check and find that your glucometer reads 28 mg/dL. You should:

Your patient is a conscious eight-month-old infant who has a severe airway obstruction as a result of choking on a slice of canned peach. Which of the following is your FIRST intervention?

All of the following are associated with spontaneous abortion EXCEPT:

A 6 year old patient weighs 45 pounds.  How much adenosine should be given to the patient in SVT?

Which type of unique burn pattern would cause you to suspect that a young child may be being abused?

Which would be an appropriate initial pediatric dose for atropine for a patient weighing 66 pounds?

A fluid bolus should be considered for a pediatric patient displaying signs of shock without cardiac compromise.  What should be given?