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infant has vomiting and diarrhea, RR 40, pulses are rapid and weak, cool
extremities, BP 85/65, glucose 30
you administer oxygen 100% and start an IV
what treatment is most appropriate for this infant? - ANSWER✔✔ Administer a
bolus of isotonic crystalloid 20 ml/kg over 5-20 minutes, and also give D25W 2-4
ml/kg IV
9 yo boy is agitated and leaning forward b/c of resp. distress, nasal flaring
you administer 100% O2, his SPO2 is 92%
which med do you prepare to give this pt? - ANSWER✔✔ albuterol
1 yo child has irregular breathing, bruises over abdomen, distention, cyanosis, SBP
is 74, HR after 100% O2 is 150
what should you do next? - ANSWER✔✔ Rapid bolus of 20ml/kg of isotonic
crystalloid
Severe symptomatic bradycardia (HR 66) assoc. with respiratory distress
, what is the first drug you administer? - ANSWER✔✔ epi
what is correct about the use of calcium chloride in PEDS pt? - ANSWER✔✔
Routine administration is not indicated during cardiac arrest
what is correct about ET tube drug administration during resuscitative efforts for
PEDS pt? - ANSWER✔✔ It is the least desirable route of administration
2 yo girl, mild breathing difficulty during inspiration, pale skin, high pitched
inspiratory sounds (stridor), SpO2 is 92% room air, retractions
which is the most appropriate initial intervention? - ANSWER✔✔ Humidified
oxygen as tolerated
child with vfib cardiac arrest, 2 shocks delivered, IO access, gave epi, 4 j/kg shock
and resume CPR
which drug & dose should be given next? - ANSWER✔✔ Amiodarone 5 mg/kg IO
Which oxygen delivery system most reliably delivers a high (90% or greater)
concentration of inspired oxygen to a 7yo child? - ANSWER✔✔ Nonrebreathing
face mask
Which statement is correct about the effects of epinephrine during attempted
resuscitation? - ANSWER✔✔ Epinephrine stimulates spontaneous contractions
when asystole is present
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