PALS Pretest Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Already Passed
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What are the primary components of the ABCDE assessment in pediatric emergencies?
The primary components of the ABCDE assessment are Airway, Breathing, Circulation,
Disability (neurological status), and Exp...
PALS Pretest Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Already
Passed
What are the primary components of the ABCDE assessment in pediatric emergencies?
✔✔ The primary components of the ABCDE assessment are Airway, Breathing, Circulation,
Disability (neurological status), and Exposure (full body assessment).
How should you manage a child who presents with signs of severe respiratory distress?
✔✔ Manage a child with severe respiratory distress by quickly assessing the airway, providing
supplemental oxygen, administering appropriate medications, and preparing for advanced airway
management if necessary.
What are the indications for using positive pressure ventilation in a pediatric patient?
✔✔ Indications for using positive pressure ventilation include inadequate respiratory effort,
severe hypoxemia, or when a child is unable to maintain effective ventilation on their own.
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, How is fluid resuscitation typically managed in a child presenting with hypovolemic shock?
✔✔ Fluid resuscitation in a child with hypovolemic shock is managed by administering
intravenous fluids rapidly, monitoring vital signs closely, and reassessing the child’s response to
ensure adequate circulation and perfusion.
What is the appropriate initial dose and route for administering epinephrine in cases of
anaphylaxis?
✔✔ The appropriate initial dose of epinephrine for anaphylaxis is 0.01 mg/kg (up to a maximum
of 0.3 mg) administered intramuscularly in the mid-anterolateral thigh.
Describe the steps to be taken when performing chest compressions on a child.
✔✔ When performing chest compressions on a child, position the child correctly, compress the
chest to a depth of about one-third of the chest diameter at a rate of 100-120 compressions per
minute, allow full chest recoil between compressions, and minimize interruptions.
How should a healthcare provider approach the management of a child who is unresponsive but
has a pulse?
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