AHA PALS Practice Exam; Questions & Answers/ Latest Update; Guaranteed A+ Guide
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 auscultatio...
AHA PALS Practice Exam; Questions & Answers/ Latest
Update; Guaranteed A+ Guide
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 oximetry?
A. Reliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated
B. Reliable; supplementary oxygen should be administered
C. Unreliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated
D. Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be administered -
Correct Answer Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be administered
2. A 3-year-old child was recently diagnosed with leukemia and has been
treated with chemotherapy. The child presents with lethargy and a high
fever. Heart rate is 195/min, respiratory rate is 36/min, blood pressure is
85/40 mm Hg, and capillary refill time is less than 2 seconds. What is the
child's most likely condition?
, A. Septic shock
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Significant bradycardia
D. Cardiogenic shock - Correct Answer Septic shock
3. A 2-week-old infant presents with irritability and a history of poor feeding.
Blood pressure is 55/40 mm Hg. What term describes this infant's blood
pressure?
A. Hypotensive
B. Normal
C. Hypertensive
D. Compensated -
Correct Answer Hypotensive
4. During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader orders an initial dose of
epinephrine at 0.1 mg/kg to be given 10. What should the team member
do?
A. Administer the drug as ordered
B. Administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrine
C. Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
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