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You are called to help treat an infant with severe symptomatic bradycardia (heart rate 66/min) associated with respiratory distress. The bradycardia persists despite establishment of an effective airway, oxygenation, and ventilation. There is no heart block present. Which is the first drug you should administer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Epinephrine Initial impression of a 2yo girl shows her to be alert with mild breathing difficulty during inspiration and pale skin color. On primary assessment, she m...

You are called to help treat an infant with severe symptomatic bradycardia (heart rate 66/min) associated with respiratory distress. The bradycardia persists despite establishment of an effective airway, oxygenation, and ventilation. There is no heart block present. Which is the first drug you should administer? - ANSWER-Epinephrine Initial impression of a 2yo girl shows her to be alert with mild breathing difficulty during inspiration and pale skin color. On primary assessment, she makes hig...

Which oxygen delivery system most reliably delivers a high (90% or greater) concentration of inspired oxygen to a 7-year-old child? - ANSWERSNonrebreathing face mask Which statement is correct about the effects of epinephrine during attempted resuscitation? - ANSWERSEpinephrine stimulates spontaneous contractions when asystole is present You are part of a team attempting to resuscitate a child with ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest. You delivered 2 unsynchronized shocks. A team membe...

You are called to help treat an infant with severe symptomatic bradycardia (heart rate 66/min) associated with respiratory distress. The bradycardia persists despite establishment of an effective airway, oxygenation, and ventilation. There is no heart block present. Which is the first drug you should administer? - ANSWERSEpinephrine Initial impression of a 2yo girl shows her to be alert with mild breathing difficulty during inspiration and pale skin color. On primary assessment, she makes hig...