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A 12-year-old child being evaluated in the pediatric intensive care unit displays the following ECG waveform. The team interprets this as which arrhythmia? correct answer: second degree Laboratory tests are ordered for a child who has been vomiting for 3 days and is diaphoretic, tachypneic, lethargic and pale. Which test would the provider use to determine the adequacy of oxygen delivery? correct answer: Lactate A 9-year-old patient is presenting with decreased breath sounds, bradycardia...

Which pulses should be assessed to monitor systemic perfusion in a child? correct answer: peripheral and central What should the first rescuer arriving on the scene of an unresponsive infant or child do? (in order) correct answer: 1. verify scene safety 2. check for responsiveness 3. shout for help 4. activate the emergency response system Why may excessive ventilation during CPR be harmful? correct answer: - it increases intrathoracic pressure - it impedes venous return If you c...

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What rhythm does the team identify? - Monomorphic pulseless ventricular tachycardia (spikey points) Dr. Bheda notes that Danny is in VT and has absent femoral pulses. What is the most appropriate action to take for this patient? - defibrillation is first action with no pulse Administration of epinephrine may be used in pVT

Which of the following should the ED team gather to continue providing immediate care for Matthias? - The ED team should administer supplemental oxygen at this time. The assessment findings most closely indicate which respiratory disorder? - Pneumonia

Which of the following should Jeremy do immediately after checking for responsiveness using the shouttap-shout sequence? - 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 not breathing and does not have a pulse, which of the following should the nurses start immediately? - Immediate care consists of performing high-quality CPR and administration of 100% oxygen via BVM The cardiac moni...

Following the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT), record the findings from the rapid assessment of Noah. - There are no signs of airway compromise and Noah is alert and acting appropriately, but he is obviously tachypneic, which is evidence of abnormal breathing. He is quite diaphoretic and told Ann that his heart feels like it is beating out of his chest. These findings indicate abnormal circulation. Next, we'll move to the primary assessment to find out more. Which of the following are ...

The team notes the following in the patient's chart:Airway: Patent airwayBreathing: Respiratory rate of 28; retractions with breathing; breath sounds present in all fields, wheezing ad prolonged expiration noted throughout; oxygen saturation of 92%Circulation: No cyanosis/pallor noted; heart rate of 116; blood pressure 102/61; skin warm and dryDisability: AlertExposure: Temperature 101° F (38.3° C); weight 44 poundsBased on the rapid and primary assessment findings recorded in the pat...