2020 pals exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The first rescuer who arrives at the side of an unresponsive infant or child should quickly perform what steps? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Verify scene safety 2. Check for responsiveness (Tap childs shoulder or infants heel while shouting are you ok) 3. If unresponsive shout for nearby help and activate the emergency response system via mobile device 4. 5. Assess infant or child for normal breathing and pulse What happens if there are two rescuer's? - CORRECT ANSWER-The first rescuer remains a...

1-rescuer infant CPR - CORRECT ANSWER-30:2 1-rescuer pediatric CPR - CORRECT ANSWER-30:2 1 rescue breath every ...... - CORRECT ANSWER-3-5 seconds Pulse Check on a infant during CPR: - CORRECT ANSWER-brachial 2 rescuer infant CPR - CORRECT ANSWER-15:2 When to use thumb encircling technique - CORRECT ANSWER-2-person infant CPR Use of the child AED pads is necessary if the patient is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Infants of less than 8 Pediatric Assessment Triangle - CORRECT ANSWER-Appear...

PALS 2020 ARRHYTHMIAS/ 99 Actual Exam Questions & Answers. Terms like: Symptomatic Bradycardia - Answer: Heart rate below 60/min associated with cardiopulmonary compromise Cardiopulmonary compromise - Answer: * Hypotension * Acutely altered mental status * Signs of shock Bradycardia is an ominous sign of? - Answer: Sign of impending cardiac arrest in infants and children. Especially if hypotension or poor tissue perfusion is present Children with severe cardiovascular compromise ...

EPI dose in cardiac arrest (IV and IO) - CORRECT ANSWER-0.01mg/kg IV, q3-5min (or 0.1mg/kg IO) Amiodarone IV/IO dose Cardiac Arrest - CORRECT ANSWER-5mg/kg bolus (max 3 doses) Lidocaine IV/IO dose Cardiac Arrest - CORRECT ANSWER-1mg/kg loading dose Maintenance: 20-50mcg/kg/min infusion (repeat your bolus dose if the infusion is initiated longer than 15mins after first bolus dose) Defib doses in Cardiac Arrest - CORRECT ANSWER-First shock: 2 J/kg Second Shock: 4 J/kg Subsequent: 4+...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam Practice Questions and Answers Latest . What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube? - ANSWER-Continuous waveform capnography The upper airway consists of... - ANSWER-Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. - ANSWER-Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas...

AIR METHODS CRITICAL CARE EXAM(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)2023-2024 What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube? - CORRECT ANSWER-Continuous waveform capnography The upper airway consists of... - CORRECT ANSWER-Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They co...

AHA ACLS Written Test Answered 50 out of 50(100% scored) You find an unresponsive pt. who is not breathing. After activating the emergency response system you determine there is no pulse. What is yo Written for Institution AHA ACLS Course AHA ACLS All documents for this subject (1) Suggestions based on the document that you are currently viewing document-image AHA ACLS Written Test (score100%, 2021/2022) (0) $14.74 AHA ACLS Written Test (score100%, 2021/2022)-1. You find an unrespon...

PALS 2020 ARRHYTHMIAS Whenever a child has an abnormal heart rate or rhythm, you must quickly determine? - ANSWER-Determine if the arrhythmia is causing hemodynamic instability or other signs of deterioration. What are the signs of instability in a patient with arrhythmias? - ANSWER-Respiratory distress or failure Shock with poor end-organ perfusion, may occur with or without hypotension Irritability or decreased level of consciousness Irritability or decreased level of consciou...

PALS 2020 Low flow O2 systems A low flow delivery system does what? - ANSWER-Delivers air through a nasal cannula or a simple mask that does not fit tightly against the childs face. Low flow systems provide how much inspired O2 concentration? Who uses them? - ANSWER-22- 60% Used for stable children who require a low inspired O2 concentration, such a when a child is not in severe respiratory distress or shock Examples of low flow systems? - ANSWER-Nasal cannula and simple mask ...