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PALS TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024CPR - Answers -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 - Answers -Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability -level of consciousness
Exposure- temp
2nd assessment - Answers -Signs
Allergies
Meds
Pmh
Last meal
Events
airway - Answers -Sat 94-99
5 point auscultation c02-yellow
Waveform cap >10
After intubating cont compressions
Assess lung+heart sounds cap refill bp loc after any treatment given
Epi - Answers -0.01 mg/kg max 1 every 3 mins
Atropine - Answers -0.02mg/kg 3-5mins(if vagal cause suspected)
Amiodarone - Answers -5mg/kg bolus max 3 doses
Lidocaine - Answers -1mg/kg Loading dose
Adenosine - Answers -1st 0.1 mg/kg rapid flush(max 6mg)
2nd 0.2mg/kg rapid flush (max 12)
Chest Compression depth: Infant - Answers -1.5 inch or 4 cm (1/3 AP Diameter)
Defibrillate - Answers -1st- 2J/kg
2- 4j k/g
, + 2 until max 10
Synch cardiovert - Answers -*pt will have pulse*
1- 0.5-1 j k/g
If not effective increase to 2 j k/g
Turn Zole to defib push SYNC
IO - Answers -If unable to access IV in 60 sec
Distal femur iliac crest, proximal tibia
Make sure needle has one black line 5mm
Flush 2-5ml watch for swelling, don't place hand behind during insertion
Only good for 24 hrs
Contraindications- infection, fracture, trauma, fragile bones
OPA - Answers -94-99%
Corner of mouth to Angle of jaw
Contraindication if pt is conscious or has gag reflex
upper airway obstruction - Answers -Inspiratory stridor, nasal flaring, barking cough,
change in voice
Croup- Neb epi, corticosteroids
Anaphylaxis- Im epi, antihistamines, corticosteroids, h2 blocker
Foreign body- position comfort, special consult
Lower airway obstruction - Answers -Wheezing, tachypnea, retractions, nasal flaring,
cough, prolonged ex phase
Asthma- Duonebs, corticosteroids, mag sulfate 25-50 mg over 20-30 mins
Im epi
Terbutaline
Bronchiolitis- suction, bronchodilator, O2
Lung tissue dz - Answers -Crackles, decreased air movement, grunting, dim bs,
retractions, hypoxemia, ass muscle use
PNA-antibiotics after bc
Albuterol, vent support peep
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