Hypotensive septic - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PALS 2024 Certification Exam QUESTIONS WITH 100% Correct ANSWERS LATEST 2024/2025. Which topics are included in the PALS course ? - PALS includes the following: (1) Overview of assessment (2) Recognition and management of respiratory distress and failure (3) Recognition and management of shock (4) Recognition and management of cardiac arrhythmias (5) Recognition and management of cardiac arrest (6) Postresuscitation management of patients with pulmonary and cardiac arrest (7) Review of ...

AHA PALS Practice Exam Questions And Answers 1. A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of breathing, and pale color. The primary assessment reveals that the airway is open and the respiratory rate is 30/min, with crackles heard on auscultation. The cardiac monitor shows sinus tachycardia at a rate of 165/min. The pulse oximeter displays an oxygen saturation of 95% and a pulse rate of 93/min. On the basis of this information, which of the following provides the best interpret...

Heartcode PALS Exam Questions With Verified Answers. The infant is placed on the ambulance stretcher and responds with a groan when stimulated and has a temperature of 36.3 C (97.3 F) - answer-Monitor and support ABCs -Establish IV/IO access -Monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry -Call for assistance if needed When you evaluate the patient, you find the lungs are clear, skin is cool and mottled, glucose is 97 mg/dL and capillary refill time is 5 seconds. What are the war...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - Correct answer-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - Correct answer-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive s...

Pals Written Test And Case Study Review Material With 100% Scores CPR Sequence - CORRECT ANSWER-C-A-B Circulation-Airway-Breathing Algorithm: Pediatric Septic Shock First hour... - CORRECT ANSWER-Oxygen & support ventilation Establish IV, draw labs (glucose, blood cultures) Begin resuscitation Push repeated 20 mL/kg isotonic crystalloid (3-4) unless rales, resp distress, hepatomegaly Correct hypo-glycemia/calcemia Admin 1st dose antibiotics STAT STAT vasopressor drip/stress-dose hy...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - Correct answer-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis (often w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation) A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - Correct answer-Cardiac tamponade; obstru...

1. A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of breathing, and pale color. The primary assessment reveals that the airway is open and the respiratory rate is 30/min, with crackles heard on auscultation. The cardiac monitor shows sinus tachycardia at a rate of 165/min. The pulse oximeter displays an oxygen saturation of 95% and a pulse rate of 93/min. On the basis of this information, which of the following provides the best interpretation of the oxygen saturation of 95% by pulse ...

Hyperthyroidism/Grave's Disease/Thyrotoxicosis/"Thyroid Storm" (pg.111) Correct Answer Patient presents with weight loss, palpitations, nervousness, heat intolerance Exophthalmos (AKA proptosis) 'bulging of the eye' AVOID Aspirin (ASA) - Prevents binding of thyroglobulin, making the situation worse Treatment: IV Fluids 1st, Beta Blockers (Propanolol), Steroids (Dexamethasone), and Tylenol for fever. Septic Shock (pg.113) Correct Answer Someone who is in shock second degree to se...

Pals Written Test And Case Study Review Material With 100% Scores CPR Sequence - CORRECT ANSWER-C-A-B Circulation-Airway-Breathing Algorithm: Pediatric Septic Shock First hour... - CORRECT ANSWER-Oxygen & support ventilation Establish IV, draw labs (glucose, blood cultures) Begin resuscitation Push repeated 20 mL/kg isotonic crystalloid (3-4) unless rales, resp distress, hepatomegaly Correct hypo-glycemia/calcemia Admin 1st dose antibiotics STAT STAT vasopressor drip/stress-dose hy...

1. A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of breathing, and pale color. The primary assessment reveals that the airway is open and the respiratory rate is 30/min, with crackles heard on auscultation. The cardiac monitor shows sinus tachycardia at a rate of 165/min. The pulse oximeter displays an oxygen saturation of 95% and a pulse rate of 93/min. On the basis of this information, which of the following provides the best interpretation of the oxygen saturation of 95% by pulse ...