Exam (elaborations)
PALS TEST QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|100% CORRECT|GRADE A+
- Course
- Institution
PALS TEST QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|100% CORRECT|GRADE A+
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Content preview
PALS TEST QUESTIONS AND VERIFIEDANSWERS|100% CORRECT|GRADE A+
Chest Compression depth: Infant - ANSWER 1.5 inch or 4 cm (1/3 AP Diameter)
Chest Compression depth: Child - ANSWER 2 inches or 5 cm (1/3 AP Diameter)
Maximum Compression depth: Infant - ANSWER 2.4 in or 6cm
Infant/children/adolescent compression rate - ANSWER 100-120 compressions a minute
Ratio for single rescuer - ANSWER 30 compressions 2 breaths
Ratio for 2 rescuer - ANSWER 15 compressions 2 breaths
Rate of rescue breathing - ANSWER 1 breath every 6-8 seconds or 8-10 breaths/min
Isotonic Crystalloids 2 examples - ANSWER NS & Lactated Ringers
Fluid challenge is how much (in hypotension)? - ANSWER 20mL/kg (18kg gets 260 mL)
BP parameters for PALS (minimum systolic in 4 age groups) - ANSWER 0-1month old= min 60 systolic
1 month-1 year= min 70 systolic
1 year-10 year= min 70+(2xage) systolic
over 10 years= min 90 systolic
Atropine dose pre-intubation - ANSWER Atropine 0.02 mg/kg
Med: Shock refractory VF or pulseless Tachycardia - ANSWER Lidocaine or Amiodarone (used in field had
better chance of survival but in hospital, either drug has same outcome)
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller sellervt. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
73243 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now