HOSA

Question 1

The first month of life after birth is referred to as the

Answer 1

Neonatal period

Question 2

When ventilating a pediatric patient with a bag mask device, the EMT should

Answer 2

Block the pop-off valve if needed to achieve adequate chest rise

Question 3

Signs and symptoms of meningitis in the infant or child include

Answer 3

Headache, fever, a stiff or painful neck and an altered mental status

Question 4

Sedentary behavior while healing from a hip fracture would most likely predispose the older patient to

Answer 4

Pneumonia