Which of the following is an obvious clinical indicator of decompensated shock in an infant?
A: Weak brachial pulses
B: Delayed capillary refill
C: Decreased peripheral perfusion
D: Tachycardia and tachypnea
Answer: A: Weak brachial pulses
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One tool to help you develop the overall impression of the severity of a child's condition is the:
a. ITLS secondary survey b. pediatric assessment triangle c. presence of peripheral pulses d. question you ask the parents
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A 1 x 1 cm pedunculated lesion of the gingiva of a 3-month-old girl was described microscopi-cally as being composed of granular cells covered by thin epithelium. This describes which of the following?
a. Peripheral fibroma b. Dysplastic oral wart c. Gingival cyst d. Neuroectodermal tumor of infancy e. Congenital granular cell tumor
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