What is the primary diagnostic test for assessing the severity of respiratory problems?

While implementing the systematic approach algorithm,  _________ assessments can help detect and identify the presence and severity of respiratory and circulatory problems. (fill in the blank with the correct answer)

(True or False) Hemoglobin concentration determines the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.

In the seriously ill or injured child, the arterial lactate level can __________ as a result of tissue hypoxia and anaerobic metabolism.

The D(disability) of the primary assessment is a quick evaluation of ________________.

Which of the following signs may be present with sudden and severe cerebral hypoxia? (Choose all correct answers)

Pupil response to light is an indicator of ______________ function.

The E of the ABCDE primary assessment acronym stands for ________________.

The D(disability) of the primary assessment is a quick evaluation of neurologic function. Which standard evaluations are included in this assessment? (Choose all correct answers.)

When cerebral hypoxia develops more gradually, the neurologic signs are the same as when severe cerebral hypoxia develops suddenly.

The AVPU scale is a scale used to evaluate cerebral cortex function and is used to rate a child’s level of consciousness. What does the acronym AVPU stand for?

The Glasgow coma scale is used to evaluate a child’s level of consciousness and neurologic status. The child’s best eye-opening, verbal, and motor responses are scored. If a child is intubated, unconscious, or preverbal, the most important part of this scale is _____________ response.

After completion of the primary assessment, if the child does not have a life-threatening condition, the secondary assessment should be completed. The secondary assessment consists of which of the following components? (Choose all correct answers.)