Paediatric first aid questions help!

tashaa1992

I passed the course but I still have to answer the questions, I have spent all afternoon on them and I have answered most of the them but there are a few I'm stuck on and I have looked through my book and on google but I can't find the answer I'm looking for so I would like some help if anyone has taken the course.



13) How would you deal with a child who had had an electric shock and was still near the electrical supply?
My answer: A first aider should either pull out the plug from the socket or switch it off, then start ABC if the casualty's heart has stopped.

12) How would you recognise a child was suffering from extreme heat?

I would recognise a child suffering from extreme heat as the child will have a red flushed face, may be more tired than usual, rapid breathing, heavy sweating, high temperature, febrile convulsions and the child may be feeling sick.

How would you recognise a baby was suffering from extreme heat?

I would recognise a baby suffering from extreme heat as the baby will have a red flushed face, may be more tired than usual, heavy sweating, high temperature and febrile convulsions.

What is the treatment? I'm stuck on this one!

11) How would you recognise a child who was suffering from extreme cold?

I would recognise a child suffering from extreme cold if the child had a low body temperature or was sluggish or unconscious.

How would you recognise a baby was suffering from extreme cold?

I would recognise a baby suffering from extreme cold if the baby had a low body temperature or was sluggish or unconscious.

What is the treatment?

Bring the child into a warm room or close to a warm body, change the wet clothes and wrap in a blanket or coat. The first aider should then take the child to a&e.

How would you recognise a Febrile Convulsion and what is the treatment?

I would recognise a febrile convulsion as the casualty may lose consciousness, have a short spell of not breathing, their body may be stiff and shaking, their back and neck may be arching, their eyes may be rolling and the casualty may be dribbling. I would put the child on their side and ensure their airway is open, then I would ensure the surroundings are clear to further the child from an injury. If the child is too hot, I would cool the child by removing the clothing and opening a window, then I would sponge the child with lukewarm water and place the child in the recovery position.

10) What are the signs for meningitis and what treatment would you give?

Some of the signs of meningitis include headaches, a high temperature, the child may be irritable, the child’s neck may be stiff or the child may have a reaction to light. A few signs may be the child has blotchy skin or the skin is turning blue, poor feeding and may have a high pitched cry. WHAT WOULD THE TREATMENT BE?

8) What are the indicators for an eye injury and what treatment would you give?

Some of the indicators for an eye injury are the victim could have blood in the eye, be unable to open the eye, double vision or loss of vision, pain when moving their eye, the eye could be red or swollen, numb or sensitive to light. I would lay the casualty on his/her back, holding the casualty’s head on my knees and ask the casualty to keep their ‘good’ eye still so prevent further damage to the injured eye. I would then place a clean sterile dressing over the injured eye and ensure the casualty keeps their injured eye closed. I would then take the casualty to a&e.


There are a few answers I am unsure of and a few I'm unsure on whether I have the correct answer, so any advice would be great, thanks:)