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A 14-month-old is brought to the ED. When evaluating the Appearance component of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), which specific clinical features are assessed using the TICLS mnemonic?
A 3-year-old with croup presents with intercostal retractions, audible stridor, and a lethargic mental status. Based on the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), what is the most likely physiological status?
A 6-month-old with vomiting/diarrhea presents with pale skin and delayed capillary refill, but is alert, reaching for a pacifier, and has normal breathing. What PAT classification does this represent?
A 5-year-old with a high fever and petechiae appears limp, has cool/mottled extremities, and a weak pulse. Work of breathing is normal. What is the PAT categorization and immediate priority?
Which component of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) is the most sensitive indicator of a child's overall physiological status and why?
A 10-year-old is found unresponsive. PAT reveals: Abnormal Appearance (unconscious), Normal Work of Breathing, and Normal Circulation to Skin. What are the primary differential categories for this PAT presentation?
During the Work of Breathing assessment of a 2-month-old, the nurse notes grunting on expiration. What does this physiological finding represent in the context of the PAT?
An infant presents with gasping respirations, cyanosis, and is unresponsive to painful stimuli. Categorize this PAT finding and identify the immediate management step.
At what point in the emergency nursing assessment should the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) be performed, and what is the primary goal?
In the PAT Work of Breathing component, how does the nurse distinguish between upper airway obstruction and lower airway obstruction using only auditory and visual cues?
A 4-week-old infant is brought to the ED with a rectal temperature of 38.2°C (100.8°F). The infant is alert and feeding well. According to ESI v4 pediatric guidelines, what is the most appropriate triage level?
A 6-year-old with a history of asthma presents with audible wheezing and a respiratory rate of 42. Pulse oximetry is 91% on room air. The nurse notes mild intercostal retractions. What ESI level is assigned?
Which of the following interventions is considered a resource when determining ESI levels 3, 4, or 5?
A 10-year-old presents with a 2cm forehead laceration. The patient is stable. The plan includes a local anesthetic and 3 sutures. How many resources are counted, and what is the ESI level?
A 14-year-old female presents with lower abdominal pain (7/10) and vaginal spotting. She is hemodynamically stable. The triage nurse suspects an ectopic pregnancy. What is the most appropriate ESI level?
A 3-year-old presents with vomiting and lethargy. The child is difficult to arouse and does not track the nurse. HR 160, RR 30, SpO2 98%. What is the priority ESI level based on the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT)?
During triage of a 5-year-old with a sore throat, the nurse notes a heart rate of 155 bpm. The child is crying but otherwise looks well. How does this vital sign impact the ESI level?
A 12-year-old is brought in by police for a psychiatric evaluation after expressing a plan for self-harm. The patient is currently calm and cooperative. What is the correct ESI level?
An 8-year-old presents with a bug in ear. The child is calm. The nurse anticipates an otoscopic exam and use of forceps for removal. What ESI level is assigned?
A 7-year-old with known Type 1 Diabetes presents with fruity breath, deep rapid respirations (Kussmaul), and vomiting. The child is oriented but sluggish. What ESI level is most appropriate?
A 4-year-old is brought to triage after an accidental ingestion of an unknown quantity of amitriptyline. The child is currently somnolent with a heart rate of 160 bpm and QRS widening on the monitor. What Emergency Severity Index (ESI) level is assigned?
A 6-month-old presents with a 2-day history of vomiting and diarrhea. The infant is listless, has sunken fontanels, and a capillary refill of 4 seconds. HR 195, RR 50. According to ESI v.5, what is the most appropriate acuity level?
Using the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), a 3-year-old presents with audible stridor, intercostal retractions, and a barking cough, but is alert and has normal skin color. What is the PAT finding and triage priority?
A 14-year-old female presents with lower abdominal pain (6/10). She is hemodynamically stable. She mentions her last period was 8 weeks ago. In the ESI algorithm, which factor determines if she is a Level 2 versus a Level 3?
A 3-week-old infant presents with a rectal temperature of 38.4°C (101.1°F). The infant is feeding well and has a normal physical exam. What is the minimum ESI level for this patient?
A 10-year-old with known Sickle Cell Disease presents with 9/10 pain in his legs. Vitals: HR 110, RR 20, SpO2 96% on RA. He is crying but follows commands. How many resources are counted for ESI, and what is the final level?
A 7-year-old presents with a simple 2cm laceration to the forearm. The child is calm and vitals are normal. The plan includes wound cleaning and Dermabond. What ESI level is assigned?
A 16-year-old is brought in by police for odd behavior. The patient is pacing, shouting at invisible people, and refusing to sit down. Vitals are unobtainable. What is the priority ESI level?
A 12-year-old fell from a bicycle. He has a deformed right wrist but is neurovascularly intact. He is otherwise asymptomatic. How many ESI resources will be utilized for this patient?
During a mass casualty incident (MCI), a 5-year-old is found to be apneic. After repositioning the airway, the child remains apneic but has a palpable pulse. Using JumpSTART triage, what is the next step and tag?
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