A paramedic is assessing a 2-year-old child using the paediatric assessment triangle (PAT). The child has a normal appearance (alert, interacting), ab...

Question

A paramedic is assessing a 2-year-old child using the paediatric assessment triangle (PAT). The child has a normal appearance (alert, interacting), abnormal breathing (nasal flaring, intercostal recession), and normal circulation (pink, warm). What category does this assessment fall into?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory distress

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Stable - no intervention needed

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CNS or metabolic disorder

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Compensated shock

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Respiratory failure

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Paediatric Assessment Triangle

A paramedic is assessing a 2-year-old child using the paediatric assessment triangle (PAT). The child has a normal appearance (alert, interacting), abnormal breathing (nasal flaring, intercostal recession), and normal circulation (pink, warm). What category does this assessment fall into?