PALS (2): Systematic Approach
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The primary assessment is a __________ evaluation. - ANSWER✔✔ hands-on
Aside from ABCDE, what 2 things are evaluated in the primary assessment? -
ANSWER✔✔ 1. vital signs
2. pulse oximetry
A maintainable airway only requires a _________ measure. - ANSWER✔✔
simple
A non-maintainable airway requires an __________ airway. - ANSWER✔✔
advanced
Signs of upper airway obstruction:
-Increased inspiratory effort with __________.
-Abnormal inspiratory sounds such as?
-No airway or breath sounds are present - ANSWER✔✔ retractions
snoring or stridor
Avoid ____________ the head/neck in infants because this may occlude the
airway. - ANSWER✔✔ hyperextending
, What is the FBAO relief technique for < 1 year old? - ANSWER✔✔ Repeated 5
back slaps and 5 chest thrusts
What is the FBAO relief technique for > 1 year old? - ANSWER✔✔ Abdominal
thrusts
If an adjunct such as in NPA or OPA is in place, do you still need to maintain a
head tilt - chin lift? - ANSWER✔✔ YES
What pediatric respiratory rates suggest the presence of a serious problem? -
ANSWER✔✔ Less than 10 or greater than 60
Be aware that normal sleeping infants may have _________ breathing with pauses
lasting up to? - ANSWER✔✔ irregular
10 - 15 seconds
What is often the first sign of respiratory distress in infants? - ANSWER✔✔
Tachypnea
Frequently, breathing that is slow is also _________. - ANSWER✔✔ irregular
Apnea is the cessation of breathing for ____ seconds. - ANSWER✔✔ 20 seconds
Apnea can be the cessation of breathing for < 20 seconds if accompanied by? -
ANSWER✔✔ bradycardia
cyanosis
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