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PALS Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+ A 3-year-old child presents with signs of severe dehydration and a rapid, weak pulse. What is the immediate treatment? Administer intravenous fluids rapidly. When performing chest compressions on an infant, what is the ...

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PALS Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
A 3-year-old child presents with signs of severe dehydration and a rapid, weak pulse. What is the

immediate treatment?




✔✔ Administer intravenous fluids rapidly.




When performing chest compressions on an infant, what is the recommended hand placement?




✔✔ Use two fingers just below the nipple line.




If a child has a suspected respiratory infection and is showing signs of hypoxia, what should be

the initial intervention?




✔✔ Provide supplemental oxygen and support ventilation.




What is the most appropriate action for a child with suspected anaphylaxis who is experiencing

difficulty breathing?



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,✔✔ Administer epinephrine and provide supplemental oxygen.




What should be done if a child in cardiac arrest presents with a pulse but is not breathing?




✔✔ Begin rescue breaths and monitor for a return of spontaneous breathing.




During resuscitation, if you detect a decreased level of consciousness in a child, what should be

your next step?




✔✔ Assess the airway, breathing, and circulation.




What is the correct technique for performing abdominal thrusts in a child older than 1 year who

is choking?




✔✔ Perform abdominal thrusts to dislodge the obstruction.




For a child who is in shock with hypotension and tachycardia, what should be your initial

management strategy?
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,✔✔ Initiate fluid resuscitation with intravenous fluids.




When is it appropriate to administer antiarrhythmic medication during pediatric resuscitation?




✔✔ When the child has a documented arrhythmia that does not respond to initial treatment.




What is the key component of post-resuscitation care for a child who has regained a pulse?




✔✔ Continuously monitor vital signs and ensure adequate oxygenation and circulation.




What is the recommended initial dose of epinephrine for a child in cardiac arrest?




✔✔ 0.01 mg/kg of intravenous or intraosseous epinephrine.




If a child exhibits signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling and wheezing, what is the

first-line treatment?




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, ✔✔ Administer epinephrine and provide appropriate respiratory support.




What should you do if a child with a suspected head injury is presenting with signs of an altered

level of consciousness?




✔✔ Maintain airway protection and provide appropriate supportive care while monitoring for

changes in neurological status.




How do you address severe hypoglycemia in a child who is unresponsive?




✔✔ Administer intravenous glucose or glucagon and monitor blood glucose levels.




In children most cardiac arrest results from what ✔✔progressive respiratory failure, shock or

both




What three things are you looking at during the inital impression? ✔✔Consciousness, Breathing,

Color




Levels of consciousness ✔✔Unresponsive, irritable, alert

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