Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Manual (International English) notes

Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - Answer - a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. H...

ACLS Test Questions & Answers 2022 (PALS, BLS, ACLS)/ 50 Answered with Rationales PALS Latest Exam 2022; 100% graded A 5-year-old child in supraventricular tachycardia has adequate pulses with the rhythm. Supplemental oxygen is in place and vital signs are stable except for the elevated heart rate. The most appropriate next intervention for this child is: - Vagal Maneuvers *Rationale:* Vagal maneuvers are a reasonable first intervention for supraventricular tachycardia in a hemodynamical...

Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - Answer - a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. H...

ACLS Test Questions & Answers 2022 (PALS, BLS, ACLS)/ 50 Answered with Rationales PALS Latest Exam 2022; 100% graded A 5-year-old child in supraventricular tachycardia has adequate pulses with the rhythm. Supplemental oxygen is in place and vital signs are stable except for the elevated heart rate. The most appropriate next intervention for this child is: - Vagal Maneuvers *Rationale:* Vagal maneuvers are a reasonable first intervention for supraventricular tachycardia in a hemodynamical...