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[Show more]Which pulses should be assessed to monitor systemic perfusion in a child? - ANSWER-peripheral and central 
 
What should the first rescuer arriving on the scene of an unresponsive infant or child do? (in order) - ANSWER-1. verify scene safety 
2. check for responsiveness 
3. shout for help 
4. activ...
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Add to cartWhich pulses should be assessed to monitor systemic perfusion in a child? - ANSWER-peripheral and central 
 
What should the first rescuer arriving on the scene of an unresponsive infant or child do? (in order) - ANSWER-1. verify scene safety 
2. check for responsiveness 
3. shout for help 
4. activ...
1-rescuer infant CPR - CORRECT ANSWER-30:2 
 
1-rescuer pediatric CPR - CORRECT ANSWER-30:2 
 
1 rescue breath every ...... - CORRECT ANSWER-3-5 seconds 
 
Pulse Check on a infant during CPR: - CORRECT ANSWER-brachial 
 
2 rescuer infant CPR - CORRECT ANSWER-15:2 
 
When to use thumb encircling tech...
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Add to cart1-rescuer infant CPR - CORRECT ANSWER-30:2 
 
1-rescuer pediatric CPR - CORRECT ANSWER-30:2 
 
1 rescue breath every ...... - CORRECT ANSWER-3-5 seconds 
 
Pulse Check on a infant during CPR: - CORRECT ANSWER-brachial 
 
2 rescuer infant CPR - CORRECT ANSWER-15:2 
 
When to use thumb encircling tech...
EPI dose in cardiac arrest (IV and IO) - CORRECT ANSWER-0.01mg/kg IV, q3-5min 
(or 0.1mg/kg IO) 
 
Amiodarone IV/IO dose Cardiac Arrest - CORRECT ANSWER-5mg/kg bolus (max 3 doses) 
 
Lidocaine IV/IO dose Cardiac Arrest - CORRECT ANSWER-1mg/kg loading dose 
Maintenance: 20-50mcg/kg/min infusion 
(re...
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Add to cartEPI dose in cardiac arrest (IV and IO) - CORRECT ANSWER-0.01mg/kg IV, q3-5min 
(or 0.1mg/kg IO) 
 
Amiodarone IV/IO dose Cardiac Arrest - CORRECT ANSWER-5mg/kg bolus (max 3 doses) 
 
Lidocaine IV/IO dose Cardiac Arrest - CORRECT ANSWER-1mg/kg loading dose 
Maintenance: 20-50mcg/kg/min infusion 
(re...
Decreased or asymmetrical chest expansion may result from: - CORRECT ANSWER-inadequate effort, airway obstruction, atelectasis, pneumothorax, hemothorax, pleural effusion, mucous plug or foreign-body aspiration 
 
Lung and airway sounds - CORRECT ANSWER-Stridor - higher pitched inspiration...upper a...
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Add to cartDecreased or asymmetrical chest expansion may result from: - CORRECT ANSWER-inadequate effort, airway obstruction, atelectasis, pneumothorax, hemothorax, pleural effusion, mucous plug or foreign-body aspiration 
 
Lung and airway sounds - CORRECT ANSWER-Stridor - higher pitched inspiration...upper a...
CPR Chest compression depth and rate - CORRECT ANSWER->1/3rd diameter of chest and 100-120/min 
 
shock voltage for defib - CORRECT ANSWER-First shock 2 J/kg and subsequent shocks 4 J/Kg, mac 10J/Kg or adult dose 
 
Epi IV dose - CORRECT ANSWER-0.01 mg/kg 
 
Epi Pen Dose for anaphylaxis - CORRECT...
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Add to cartCPR Chest compression depth and rate - CORRECT ANSWER->1/3rd diameter of chest and 100-120/min 
 
shock voltage for defib - CORRECT ANSWER-First shock 2 J/kg and subsequent shocks 4 J/Kg, mac 10J/Kg or adult dose 
 
Epi IV dose - CORRECT ANSWER-0.01 mg/kg 
 
Epi Pen Dose for anaphylaxis - CORRECT...
In which of the following situations may IO access be used? 
A. An extremity with signs of infection 
B. An extremity with signs of a crush injury 
C. An extremity with a previous unsuccessful IO attempt 
D. An extremity with slow a capillary refill time - CORRECT ANSWER-D. An extremity with slo...
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Add to cartIn which of the following situations may IO access be used? 
A. An extremity with signs of infection 
B. An extremity with signs of a crush injury 
C. An extremity with a previous unsuccessful IO attempt 
D. An extremity with slow a capillary refill time - CORRECT ANSWER-D. An extremity with slo...
What is the most appropriate precautionary action to minimize gastric inflation during bag-mask ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWER-deliver each breath over about 1 sec 
 
What happens to the arterial oxygen level in a child with severe anemia? - CORRECT ANSWER-may increase when dissolved oxygen is increa...
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Add to cartWhat is the most appropriate precautionary action to minimize gastric inflation during bag-mask ventilation? - CORRECT ANSWER-deliver each breath over about 1 sec 
 
What happens to the arterial oxygen level in a child with severe anemia? - CORRECT ANSWER-may increase when dissolved oxygen is increa...
What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for Single Rescuer and 2 Rescuers? - CORRECT ANSWER-30:2 & 15:2 
 
What is the ventilation rate with advanced airway? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 breath every 6-8 seconds (8-10 breaths/min) 
 
Heart rate for: 
1) Newborn to 3 Months 
2) 3 Months to 2 years 
3) 2 t...
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Add to cartWhat is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for Single Rescuer and 2 Rescuers? - CORRECT ANSWER-30:2 & 15:2 
 
What is the ventilation rate with advanced airway? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 breath every 6-8 seconds (8-10 breaths/min) 
 
Heart rate for: 
1) Newborn to 3 Months 
2) 3 Months to 2 years 
3) 2 t...
what type of respiratory distress associated with stridor, barking cough, hoarse - CORRECT ANSWER-Upper Airway 
 
what type of respiratory distress wheezes, prolonged expiration, tripod position - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower Airway 
 
Croup, anaphalaxis, aspiration, foreign body are all associated with - C...
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Add to cartwhat type of respiratory distress associated with stridor, barking cough, hoarse - CORRECT ANSWER-Upper Airway 
 
what type of respiratory distress wheezes, prolonged expiration, tripod position - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower Airway 
 
Croup, anaphalaxis, aspiration, foreign body are all associated with - C...
The first rescuer who arrives at the side of an unresponsive infant or child should quickly perform what steps? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Verify scene safety 
2. Check for responsiveness (Tap childs shoulder or infants heel while shouting are you ok) 
3. If unresponsive shout for nearby help and activate ...
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Add to cartThe first rescuer who arrives at the side of an unresponsive infant or child should quickly perform what steps? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Verify scene safety 
2. Check for responsiveness (Tap childs shoulder or infants heel while shouting are you ok) 
3. If unresponsive shout for nearby help and activate ...
Goal of the PALS Provider Course? - CORRECT ANSWER-...is to improve outcomes for pediatric patients by preparing healthcare providers to recognize and intervene in pt's with respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest using high-performance team dynamics and high-quality individual s...
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Add to cartGoal of the PALS Provider Course? - CORRECT ANSWER-...is to improve outcomes for pediatric patients by preparing healthcare providers to recognize and intervene in pt's with respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest using high-performance team dynamics and high-quality individual s...
Where can you check a pulse on an infant and a child? - CORRECT ANSWER-infant - brachial 
child - femoral 
 
What should you do to check for breathing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Look for chest rise and fall. 
 
How long should assessing for breathing and a pulse take? - CORRECT ANSWER-No longer than 10 secon...
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Add to cartWhere can you check a pulse on an infant and a child? - CORRECT ANSWER-infant - brachial 
child - femoral 
 
What should you do to check for breathing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Look for chest rise and fall. 
 
How long should assessing for breathing and a pulse take? - CORRECT ANSWER-No longer than 10 secon...
Adenosine - CORRECT ANSWER-o Blocks AV node conduction and depresses sinus node automaticity 
o Short acting, doesn't last long. Must give fast 
o Indications: SVT 
o Dose: 1st dose: 0.1mg/kg (max 6mg) rapid infusion; 2nd dose: 0.2mg/kg (max 12mg) 
o Will see flat line on EKG 
 
Albumin - CORRECT A...
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Add to cartAdenosine - CORRECT ANSWER-o Blocks AV node conduction and depresses sinus node automaticity 
o Short acting, doesn't last long. Must give fast 
o Indications: SVT 
o Dose: 1st dose: 0.1mg/kg (max 6mg) rapid infusion; 2nd dose: 0.2mg/kg (max 12mg) 
o Will see flat line on EKG 
 
Albumin - CORRECT A...
first thing you do in BLS - CORRECT ANSWER-tap and shout 
call for help 
check for pulse and breathing 
 
what do you do if pulse is less than 60 - CORRECT ANSWER-start compressions immediately 
 
how fast should compressions be - CORRECT ANSWER-100-120/minute 
 
how deep should compressions be - C...
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Add to cartfirst thing you do in BLS - CORRECT ANSWER-tap and shout 
call for help 
check for pulse and breathing 
 
what do you do if pulse is less than 60 - CORRECT ANSWER-start compressions immediately 
 
how fast should compressions be - CORRECT ANSWER-100-120/minute 
 
how deep should compressions be - C...
What is the depth of CPR for adults/children? - CORRECT ANSWER-5 cm / 2 inches 
 
What is the depth of CPR for infants? - CORRECT ANSWER-4 cm / 1 1/2 inches 
 
What are the site locations for IO access? - CORRECT ANSWER-Distal femur, iliac crest, proximal tibia, distal tibia 
 
How long are IO sites...
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Add to cartWhat is the depth of CPR for adults/children? - CORRECT ANSWER-5 cm / 2 inches 
 
What is the depth of CPR for infants? - CORRECT ANSWER-4 cm / 1 1/2 inches 
 
What are the site locations for IO access? - CORRECT ANSWER-Distal femur, iliac crest, proximal tibia, distal tibia 
 
How long are IO sites...
Hypovolemic Shock 
Nonhemorrhagic - CORRECT ANSWER-20 ml/kg NS/LR, repeat as needed 
consider colloid 
 
Hypovolemic Shock 
Hemorrhagic - CORRECT ANSWER-Control external bleeding 
20 ml/kg NS/LR, repeat 2 or 3x as needed 
Transfuse PRBCs as indicated 
 
Distributive Shock 
Septic - CORRECT ANSWER-Se...
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Add to cartHypovolemic Shock 
Nonhemorrhagic - CORRECT ANSWER-20 ml/kg NS/LR, repeat as needed 
consider colloid 
 
Hypovolemic Shock 
Hemorrhagic - CORRECT ANSWER-Control external bleeding 
20 ml/kg NS/LR, repeat 2 or 3x as needed 
Transfuse PRBCs as indicated 
 
Distributive Shock 
Septic - CORRECT ANSWER-Se...
You are caring for a child who was resuscitated after a drowning event. The child is intubated and ventilated with 100% oxygen with equal breath sounds and exhaled CO2 detected. The heart rate is slow and the monitor shows sinus bradycardia. The skin is cool, mottled, and moist; distal pulses are no...
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Add to cartYou are caring for a child who was resuscitated after a drowning event. The child is intubated and ventilated with 100% oxygen with equal breath sounds and exhaled CO2 detected. The heart rate is slow and the monitor shows sinus bradycardia. The skin is cool, mottled, and moist; distal pulses are no...
How long should assessing for breathing and a pulse take? 
A) no longer than 5 seconds 
B) no longer than 15 seconds 
C) no longer than 20 seconds 
D) no longer than 10 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER-D 
 
What should you do to check for breathing? 
A) listen for lung sounds 
B) look at the nose to ch...
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Add to cartHow long should assessing for breathing and a pulse take? 
A) no longer than 5 seconds 
B) no longer than 15 seconds 
C) no longer than 20 seconds 
D) no longer than 10 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER-D 
 
What should you do to check for breathing? 
A) listen for lung sounds 
B) look at the nose to ch...
Conditions that [blank] air resistance lead to increased respiratory [blank]. - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased 
Effort 
 
What are the signs of increased respiratory effort that can lead to fatigue & respiratory failure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nasal flaring 
Retractions 
Head bobbing 
Seesaw respirations 
 
Det...
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Add to cartConditions that [blank] air resistance lead to increased respiratory [blank]. - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased 
Effort 
 
What are the signs of increased respiratory effort that can lead to fatigue & respiratory failure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nasal flaring 
Retractions 
Head bobbing 
Seesaw respirations 
 
Det...
A previously healthy infant with a history of vomiting and diarrhea is brought to the emergency department by her parents. During your assessment, you find that the infant responds only to painful stimulation. The infant has good bilateral breath sounds, cool extremities, and a capillary refill time...
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Add to cartA previously healthy infant with a history of vomiting and diarrhea is brought to the emergency department by her parents. During your assessment, you find that the infant responds only to painful stimulation. The infant has good bilateral breath sounds, cool extremities, and a capillary refill time...
You are called to help treat an infant with severe symptomatic bradycardia (heart rate 66/min) associated with respiratory distress. The bradycardia persists despite establishment of an effective airway, oxygenation, and ventilation. There is no heart block present. Which is the first drug you shoul...
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Add to cartYou are called to help treat an infant with severe symptomatic bradycardia (heart rate 66/min) associated with respiratory distress. The bradycardia persists despite establishment of an effective airway, oxygenation, and ventilation. There is no heart block present. Which is the first drug you shoul...
What do weak central pulses indicate a need for immediate intervention to prevent? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cardiac arrest 
 
What is the best example of the Team Leader role? - CORRECT ANSWER-Models excellent team behavior 
 
What happens when airway resistance increases? - CORRECT ANSWER-Work of breathing...
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Add to cartWhat do weak central pulses indicate a need for immediate intervention to prevent? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cardiac arrest 
 
What is the best example of the Team Leader role? - CORRECT ANSWER-Models excellent team behavior 
 
What happens when airway resistance increases? - CORRECT ANSWER-Work of breathing...
CPR - CORRECT ANSWER-If no pulse or hr <60 START 
 
1 rescuer- 30:2 
2 rescuer- 15:2 
Rate- 100-120 
Depth 5 cm 2 inches 
 
Q2 mins change compressors, check pulse, check rhythm, weight broslo tape 
 
Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Airway 
Breathing 
Circulation 
Disability -level of consciousn...
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Add to cartCPR - CORRECT ANSWER-If no pulse or hr <60 START 
 
1 rescuer- 30:2 
2 rescuer- 15:2 
Rate- 100-120 
Depth 5 cm 2 inches 
 
Q2 mins change compressors, check pulse, check rhythm, weight broslo tape 
 
Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Airway 
Breathing 
Circulation 
Disability -level of consciousn...
How long should assessing for breathing and a pulse take? 
A) no longer than 20 seconds 
B) no longer than 10 seconds 
C) no longer than 15 seconds 
D) no longer than 5 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER-B) no longer than 10 seconds 
 
What should you do to check for breathing? 
A) look for chest rise and fal...
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A) no longer than 20 seconds 
B) no longer than 10 seconds 
C) no longer than 15 seconds 
D) no longer than 5 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER-B) no longer than 10 seconds 
 
What should you do to check for breathing? 
A) look for chest rise and fal...
Single Rescuer - CORRECT ANSWER-Check for responsiveness 
Check pulse Infant: palpate brachial Child:palpate a carotid or femoral pulse 
Compression placement Infant: 2 fingers chest compression or 2 thumb encircling hand technique. 
Child: 1 or 2 hands mid chest compression 
Depth: Infant: 1/3 the...
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Add to cartSingle Rescuer - CORRECT ANSWER-Check for responsiveness 
Check pulse Infant: palpate brachial Child:palpate a carotid or femoral pulse 
Compression placement Infant: 2 fingers chest compression or 2 thumb encircling hand technique. 
Child: 1 or 2 hands mid chest compression 
Depth: Infant: 1/3 the...
Initial assessment of a Peds patient includes? - CORRECT ANSWER-Appearance, work of breathing, and circulation 
 
Peds patient with no normal breathing, but a pulse? - CORRECT ANSWER-Maintain airway through rescue breathing, Oxygen, and apply monitors. 
 
If a pulse is <60/min with poor perfusion...
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Add to cartInitial assessment of a Peds patient includes? - CORRECT ANSWER-Appearance, work of breathing, and circulation 
 
Peds patient with no normal breathing, but a pulse? - CORRECT ANSWER-Maintain airway through rescue breathing, Oxygen, and apply monitors. 
 
If a pulse is <60/min with poor perfusion...
Which topics are included in the PALS course ? - CORRECT ANSWER-PALS includes the following: 
(1) Overview of assessment 
(2) Recognition and management of respiratory distress and failure 
(3) Recognition and management of shock 
(4) Recognition and management of cardiac arrhythmias 
(5) Recogniti...
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Add to cartWhich topics are included in the PALS course ? - CORRECT ANSWER-PALS includes the following: 
(1) Overview of assessment 
(2) Recognition and management of respiratory distress and failure 
(3) Recognition and management of shock 
(4) Recognition and management of cardiac arrhythmias 
(5) Recogniti...
Following the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT), record the findings from the rapid assessment of Noah. - CORRECT ANSWER-Appearance: Normal 
Work of Breathing: Normal 
Circulation: Abnormal 
 
Which of the following should be included in the primary assessment of Noah? - CORRECT ANSWER-pulse 
resp...
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Add to cartFollowing the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT), record the findings from the rapid assessment of Noah. - CORRECT ANSWER-Appearance: Normal 
Work of Breathing: Normal 
Circulation: Abnormal 
 
Which of the following should be included in the primary assessment of Noah? - CORRECT ANSWER-pulse 
resp...
Which of the following should Jeremy do immediately after checking for responsiveness using the shout-tap-shout sequence? - CORRECT ANSWER-The first step is simultaneously assessing for breathing and a central pulse for at least 5 seconds, but less than 10. 
 
After determining that the infant is no...
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Add to cartWhich of the following should Jeremy do immediately after checking for responsiveness using the shout-tap-shout sequence? - CORRECT ANSWER-The first step is simultaneously assessing for breathing and a central pulse for at least 5 seconds, but less than 10. 
 
After determining that the infant is no...
Croup - CORRECT ANSWER-Epinephrine, Corticosteriods 
 
Anaphylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER-Epinephrine, Albuterol, Antihistamines, Coritcosteriods 
 
Foreign body obstructions - CORRECT ANSWER-Clear airway, position of comfort 
 
Upper airway obstructions - CORRECT ANSWER-Croup, Anaphylaxis, Foreign body o...
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Add to cartCroup - CORRECT ANSWER-Epinephrine, Corticosteriods 
 
Anaphylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER-Epinephrine, Albuterol, Antihistamines, Coritcosteriods 
 
Foreign body obstructions - CORRECT ANSWER-Clear airway, position of comfort 
 
Upper airway obstructions - CORRECT ANSWER-Croup, Anaphylaxis, Foreign body o...
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