NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Special Patient Populations

The pediatric assessment triangle includes which of the following components?
  1. Appearance
  2. Heart rate
  3. Blood pressure
  4. Pupillary response
  5. Respiratory rate
Explanation
Answer: A - Appearance is the first part of the pediatric assessment triangle, which also includes work of breathing and circulation to the skin. Under appearance, the EMR should look to see how the patient generally looks. Is the patient speaking or crying normally? Do they respond to stimuli appropriately? Do they have good muscle tone and appear to move all extremities?
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