PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
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PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Graded A+
What is the recommended compression-to-breath ratio for two-rescuer CPR in infants and
children?
15 compressions to 2 breaths.
When managing a child in shock, what is the preferred me...
PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Graded A+
What is the recommended compression-to-breath ratio for two-rescuer CPR in infants and
children?
✔✔ 15 compressions to 2 breaths.
When managing a child in shock, what is the preferred method for delivering fluids?
✔✔ Administer isotonic crystalloid solution rapidly via intravenous or intraosseous access.
How do you confirm proper placement of an advanced airway during pediatric resuscitation?
✔✔ Use waveform capnography and observe chest rise.
What is the initial action for a pediatric patient in ventricular tachycardia with a pulse but
showing signs of poor perfusion?
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,✔✔ Perform synchronized cardioversion.
When should you start chest compressions in a child with a slow heart rate?
✔✔ When the heart rate is less than 60 beats per minute with signs of poor perfusion.
What is the appropriate energy dose for defibrillation in a pediatric patient with ventricular
fibrillation?
✔✔ 2 joules per kilogram for the first shock, increasing to 4 joules per kilogram for subsequent
shocks.
What is the primary cause of bradycardia in pediatric patients?
✔✔ Hypoxia.
What is the first-line treatment for a child experiencing anaphylaxis?
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, ✔✔ Administer intramuscular epinephrine.
How do you assess the effectiveness of chest compressions during pediatric CPR?
✔✔ Ensure a depth of at least one-third the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest and allow for
complete chest recoil.
What is the first medication typically administered in a pediatric patient with asystole?
✔✔ Epinephrine.
If a child is showing signs of respiratory failure but still has a pulse, what is the priority in their
management?
✔✔ Provide effective ventilation and oxygenation.
What should be done if a child presents with a sudden collapse and is found to be pulseless?
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