RELIAS PEDIATRIC A v1 54 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

RELIAS PEDIATRIC A v1 54 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Question: What is the most common cause of pediatric emergencies in the hospital? Answer: Respiratory distress or failure. Question: What is the normal heart rate range for a newborn? Answer: 120-160 beats per minute. Question: What are the key differences between pediatric and adult respiratory rates? Answer: Pediatric respiratory rates are faster than adults. Newborns can have rates up to 40-60 breaths per minute, while older children may have rates closer to 20-30 breaths per minute. Question: What is the recommended site for measuring temperature in infants and toddlers? Answer: Rectal temperature is the most accurate method for infants and toddlers under three years old. Question: What are some signs of dehydration in pediatric patients? Answer: Decreased urine output, dry mucous membranes, sunken fontanelle (in infants), and lethargy. Question: Describe the assessment of fontanelles in infants. What do sunken fontanelles indicate? Answer: Fontanelles should be flat or slightly depressed. Sunken fontanelles may indicate dehydration.