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AHA PALS POST EXAM (3 LATEST VERSIONS)
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+




1. A 13-year-old patient with asthma just received
oxygen and albuterol via a nebulizer. What is the
next most appropriate intervention?
A. Administer 0.1 mg/kg of adenosine
B. Obtain a blood sample to evaluate arterial or
venous blood gases
C. Reassess breath sounds and clinical status
D. Repeat the albuterol treatment -
answer>>>Reassess breath sounds and clinical
status

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 - answer>>>Unreliable; supplementary
oxygen should be administered

10. A 2-year-old child with a 2-day history of a
barking cough presents with audible stridor on
inspiration, intercostal retractions, and agitation.
What is the most appropriate intervention for this
child?
A. Lay the child flat on a stretcher
B. Suction the mouth and nose
C. Administer nebulized epinephrine
D. Administer inhaled albuterol -
answer>>>Administer nebulized epinephrine

10. The parents of a 7-year-old child who is
undergoing chemotherapy report that the child has
been febrile and has not been feeling well, with
recent onset of lethargy. Assessment reveals the
following: The child is difficult to arouse, with pale
color. The child's heart rate is 160/min, respiratory
rate is 30/min, blood pressure is 76/45 mm Hg,
capillary refill time is 5 to 6 seconds, and

,temperature is 103°F (39.4°C). What is the most
appropriate intervention?
A. Obtain vascular access and administer 20 mL/kg
of isotonic crystalloid over 30 minutes
B. Obtain vascular access and administer 20 mL/kg
of isotonic crystalloid over 5 to 10 minutes
C. Obtain immediate blood cultures and chest x-ray
D. Obtain expert consultation with an oncologist to
determine the chemotherapeutic regimen -
answer>>>Obtain vascular access and administer 20
mL/kg of isotonic crystalloid over 5 to 10 minutes

11. A 2-year-old child presents with a 4-day history
of vomiting. The initial impression reveals an
unresponsive child with intermittent apnea and
mottled color. Heart rate is 166/min, respiratory
rate is now being supported with bag-mask
ventilation, capillary refill time is 5 to 6 seconds,
and temperature is 102°F (38.9°C). What is the best
method of establishing immediate vascular access?
A. Two providers may attempt peripheral vascular
access twice each
B. Three providers may attempt peripheral vascular
access once each
C. Place a central venous line
D. Place an intraosseous line - answer>>>Place an
intraosseous line

, 11. Which of the following oxygen saturations
indicates the need for additional intervention?
A. 96% on room air
B. 95% on room air
C. 93% on 4 L of oxygen
D. 97% on 50% oxygen - answer>>>93% on 4 L of
oxygen

12. A 3-year-old child presents with a 2-day history
of nausea and vomiting. She is alert, with no
increase in respiratory effort, and is pale in color.
The child's heart rate is 160/min, respiratory rate is
40/min, and blood pressure is 100/70 mm Hg. Her
extremities are cool, with sluggish capillary refill.
Which term best describes this child's physiologic
state?
A. Compensated shock
B. Cardiogenic shock
C. Hypotensive shock
D. Obstructive shock - answer>>>Compensated shock

12. What is the appropriate fluid bolus to
administer for a child with hypovolemic shock with
adequate myocardial function?
A. 10 mL/kg normal saline
B. 20 mL/kg of 5% dextrose and 0.2% sodium
chloride
C. 20 mL/kg normal saline

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