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CPR - CORRECT ANSWER-If no pulse or hr <60 START 1 rescuer- 30:2 2 rescuer- 15:2 Rate- 100-120 Depth 5 cm 2 inches Q2 mins change compressors, check pulse, check rhythm, weight broslo tape Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Airway Breathing Circulation Disability -level of consciousness Exposure- temp 2nd assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-Signs Allergies Meds Pmh Last meal Events airway - CORRECT ANSWER-Sat 94-99 5 point auscultation c02-yellow Waveform cap >10 A...

AHA PALS Practice Exam Questions and AnswersAHA 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 o...

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+...

What do weak central pulses indicate a need for immediate intervention to prevent? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cardiac arrest What is the best example of the Team Leader role? - CORRECT ANSWER-Models excellent team behavior What happens when airway resistance increases? - CORRECT ANSWER-Work of breathing increase Which of the following describes laminar or normal airflow? - CORRECT ANSWER-Low airway resistance and a small driving pressure Conditions that ..... air resistance lead to increased r...

What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for Single Rescuer and 2 Rescuers? - CORRECT ANSWER-30:2 & 15:2 What is the ventilation rate with advanced airway? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 breath every 6-8 seconds (8-10 breaths/min) Heart rate for: 1) Newborn to 3 Months 2) 3 Months to 2 years 3) 2 to 10 years 4) > 10 years - CORRECT ANSWER-1) 85-205 2) 100-190 3) 60-140 4) 60-100 Respiratory rate for: 1) Infant 2) Toddler 3) Preschooler 4) School-aged child 5) Adolescent - CORRECT...

Adenosine - CORRECT ANSWER-o Blocks AV node conduction and depresses sinus node automaticity o Short acting, doesn't last long. Must give fast o Indications: SVT o Dose: 1st dose: 0.1mg/kg (max 6mg) rapid infusion; 2nd dose: 0.2mg/kg (max 12mg) o Will see flat line on EKG Albumin - CORRECT ANSWER-o Blood product derivative (plasma volume expander) o Indications: Shock, trauma, burns o Dose: 0.5 - 1g/kg rapid infusion (10 to 20ml/kg of 5% solution) Albuterol - CORRECT ANSWER-o Bronch...

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 ...

A provider is forming an initial impression of a child using the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT). During which step of the PAT may the provider use the mnemonic TICLS to assess the patient? - ANSWER-Appearance A child being cared for in the pediatric telemetry unit suddenly displays the following ECG waveform. The provider prepares to intervene because the child is demonstrating which type of arrhythmia? - ANSWER-Supraventricular tachycardia A 2-year-old child of unknown weight arrives...

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? - 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? - ANSWER-Lactate A 9-year-old patient is presenting with decreased breath sounds, bradycardia, slowed respira...

A 5-year-old child with a history of a chronic neuromuscular disease is experiencing respiratory distress. The child is breathing spontaneously and receiving supplemental oxygen. Which additional intervention is a critical component of airway management for this patient? - ANSWER-Airway clearance (e.g., suctioning) A child being cared for in the pediatric telemetry unit suddenly displays the following ECG waveform. The provider prepares to intervene because the child is demonstrating which ty...