1. The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial impression. This is an assessment of which 3 characteristics? 2. The right branch of the systemic approach algo- rithm focuses on what sequence to prevent cardiopul- monary arrest? 3. The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of th...
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PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life
Support
1. The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with child is
the initial impression. This is an assessment of determined
which 3 characteristics? to be
unresponsiv
2. The right branch of the systemic approach algo- e or
rithm focuses on what sequence to prevent immediate
cardiopul- monary arrest?
3. The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of
three assessment tools:
4. What is included in the primary assessment of a
pa- tient?
5. What is included in the secondary assessment of
a patient?
6. The initial impression of the PALS systematic
ap- proach algorithm includes which of the
following characteristics? (Choose all correct
answers.)
1. Appearance
2. Breathing
3. Restlessness
4. Color
5. Pain
7. The second box of the PALS systematic
approach algorithm contains a question. (Fill in
the blank to complete the question.)
Is the child or is immediate
intervention needed?
8. In the PALS systematic approach algorithm, if the
1/
, PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life
Support
1. Consciousness
2. Breathing
3. Color
Evaluate, Identify, Intervene
1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Diagnostic
ABCDE
Vitals
Focused history and a focused physical exam
1, 2, 4
unresponsive
3.
2/
, PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life
Support
intervention is needed what will be your next step?
1. Start CPR
2. Apply breathing with a bag valve mask
3. Activate emergency response
4. Check for a pulse
9. After the emergency response is activated, the next 4.
intervention is to .
1. Lightly shake the child's shoulders.
2. Look, listen, and feel.
3. Open the airway.
4. Check for breathing and a pulse
10. After it is determined that the child has no pulse, what 2.
should be done?
1. Call for help
2. Begin CPR
3. Provide 2 rescue breaths
4. Start an IV
11.A child is unresponsive and is not breathing.You have
4. activated the emergency response system and your
pulse check reveals that the child has a pulse. What
should you do now?
1. Perform a brief head to toe assessment.
2. Place the child in the recovery position.
3. Give epinephrine 1mg IV push
4. Open the airway and provide ventilations and
oxy- gen.
12.A child is unresponsive and is not breathing. Emer-
1. gency response was activated and now a pulse
check shows that the child does have a pulse. You then
open the airway, provide age-appropriate ventilations,
and 100% oxygen with a bag valve mask. The child's
pulse
is < 60/min, and the child has signs of poor perfusion.
What is your next intervention?
1. Begin CPR
3/
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