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A 5-year-old child is in respiratory arrest. What is the initial step in managing this patient?
Open the airway and begin rescue breaths.
During resuscitation, what is the first medication commonly administered in pe...
PALS Questions and Answers | Latest
Update | 2024/2025 | Already Passed
A 5-year-old child is in respiratory arrest. What is the initial step in managing this patient?
✔✔ Open the airway and begin rescue breaths.
During resuscitation, what is the first medication commonly administered in pediatric cardiac
arrest?
✔✔ Epinephrine.
A 7-year-old child is in shock with a weak pulse and low blood pressure. What is the initial
treatment?
✔✔ Administer rapid intravenous fluids.
In a pediatric patient with bradycardia and poor perfusion, what should be the next step after
ensuring airway and breathing?
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,✔✔ Begin chest compressions.
What is the correct depth for chest compressions in an infant during CPR?
✔✔ At least 1/3 the depth of the chest.
What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in pediatric patients?
✔✔ Respiratory failure or shock.
During resuscitation, when should you consider using an advanced airway in a child?
✔✔ When chest compressions and bag-mask ventilation are not effective.
How often should you reassess the effectiveness of chest compressions during pediatric CPR?
✔✔ Every 2 minutes.
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,What is the first step in managing a child with an obstructed airway who is not breathing but has
a pulse?
✔✔ Provide back blows and chest thrusts.
In a pediatric resuscitation, when should defibrillation be considered?
✔✔ If the child has a shockable rhythm, such as ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular
tachycardia.
What is the recommended action if a child’s heart rate drops below 60 beats per minute with
poor perfusion despite effective ventilation?
✔✔ Start chest compressions.
How should you respond if a child in respiratory distress suddenly becomes unresponsive?
✔✔ Reassess airway, breathing, and circulation, and begin CPR if necessary.
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, What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer CPR on an infant?
✔✔ 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
What is the primary goal when managing a pediatric patient with respiratory failure?
✔✔ Ensure adequate oxygenation and ventilation.
How do you confirm effective bag-mask ventilation during pediatric resuscitation?
✔✔ Observing chest rise with each breath.
What is the first step in managing a child with suspected septic shock?
✔✔ Administer intravenous fluids rapidly.
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