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What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1 rescuer infant CPR
A. Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
B. Give 5 compressions to 1 breath
C. Give 20 compressions to 2 breaths
D. Give 15 compressions to 2 breaths - ✔ ✔ A. Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
A 3 year old boy is brought to the ED by his mother. His is lethargic, with
retractions and nasal flaring. He has a respiratory rate of 70/min, with warm
extremities and brisk cap refill. To which immediate life treating condition
could this Childs condition most likely progress if left untreated?
A. Cardiogenic shock
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Respiratory distress
D. Respiratory failure - ✔ ✔ D. Respiratory failure
,You are evaluating a 10 year old child who is febrile and tachycardia. The Childs
cap refill times 5 seconds. which parameter will determine if the child is in
compensated shock?
A. Blood pressure
B. Chest movement
C. Respiratory effort
D. Respiratory rate - ✔ ✔ A. Blood pressure
Anb18-month old has had vomiting and diarrhea for the past 2 days; the mother
brings him to the emergency department because he is becoming more
lethargic. What diagnostic test should you order first?
A. 12-lead ECG
B. Arterial blood gases
C. Blood glucose
D. Serum potassium - ✔ ✔ C. Blood pressure
You are caring for a 3 month old boy with a 2 day history of fever, vomiting and
diarrhea. His parents state that he has been sleeping much more. His HR is 190/min,
temp is 38.3 degrees C (101 F) blood pressure is 59/29 mmHg, Resp rate is 70/min
and shallow, and oxygen sat is 94% on 100% oxygen. His capillary refills time is 4-5
seconds, and he has mottled, cool extremities. The infant weighs 6 Kg.
What assessment finding indicates that the infant has hypotensive shock?
A. Blood pressure
, B. Capillary refill time
C. Heart rate
D. Tachypnea - ✔ ✔ A. Blood pressure
You are caring for a 3 month old boy with a 2 day history of fever, vomiting and
diarrhea. His parents state that he has been sleeping much more. His HR is 190/min,
temp is 38.3 degrees C (101 F) blood pressure is 59/29 mmHg, Resp rate is 70/min
and shallow, and oxygen sat is 94% on 100% oxygen. His capillary refills time is 4-5
seconds, and he has mottled, cool extremities. The infant weighs 6 Kg.
On the basis of this infant's presentation, what type of shock does this infant
have?
A. Cardiogenic
B. Distributive
C. Hypovolemic
D. Obstructive - ✔ ✔ C. Hypovolemic
You are caring for a 3 month old boy with a 2 day history of fever, vomiting and
diarrhea. His parents state that he has been sleeping much more. His HR is 190/min,
temp is 38.3 degrees C (101 F) blood pressure is 59/29 mmHg, Resp rate is 70/min
and shallow, and oxygen sat is 94% on 100% oxygen. His capillary refills time is 4-5
seconds, and he has mottled, cool extremities. The infant weighs 6 Kg.
You have decided that this infant needs fluid resuscitation. How much fluid
should you administered?
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