NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - Medical Knowledge

While out for a jog, you come across a child on the side of the road. Upon assessment of the child, you notice they have dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, tachycardia, and delayed capillary refill you suspect them of having what?
  1. Cardiac Arrest
  2. Respiratory Arrest
  3. Severe Dehydration
  4. Hypovolemic Shock
Explanation
Answer - C - Dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, tachycardia, and delayed capillary refill are all signs and symptoms of severe dehydration.
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