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PALS Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Rated A+ What are the essential components of a rapid assessment for a critically ill child? Essential components of a rapid assessment include evaluating airway, breathing, circulation, disability (neurological status), and exposur...

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What are the essential components of a rapid assessment for a critically ill child?




✔✔ Essential components of a rapid assessment include evaluating airway, breathing,

circulation, disability (neurological status), and exposure (physical examination), to identify any

immediate life-threatening conditions and determine appropriate interventions.




How should a healthcare provider manage a pediatric patient with a suspected severe infection?




✔✔ Management of a pediatric patient with a suspected severe infection involves initiating

broad-spectrum antibiotics promptly, supporting vital functions, monitoring vital signs closely,

and considering the source of the infection for targeted treatment.




What steps should be taken if a child shows signs of severe dehydration?




✔✔ In the case of severe dehydration, steps include administering intravenous fluids rapidly,

monitoring electrolyte levels, assessing for signs of improvement, and addressing the underlying

cause of dehydration.


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, What is the protocol for addressing a child who has an altered level of consciousness?




✔✔ The protocol involves assessing the child’s airway and breathing, checking blood glucose

levels, identifying any possible causes of altered consciousness, providing appropriate supportive

care, and arranging for further diagnostic testing if necessary.




How should a healthcare provider approach the management of a child experiencing seizures?




✔✔ Management includes ensuring the child’s safety, maintaining airway patency,

administering anticonvulsant medications if seizures are prolonged or recurrent, and evaluating

for potential underlying causes or triggers of the seizures.




What considerations should be made when providing advanced cardiac life support to a pediatric

patient?




✔✔ Considerations include ensuring accurate medication dosages based on the child’s weight,

performing high-quality chest compressions, providing appropriate defibrillation when indicated,

and monitoring for any changes in the child’s condition during treatment.



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