PALS PreTest Actual Exam Update 2024 |
PALS Pre Test Exam Latest Update 2024
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What should the first rescuer arriving on the scene of an unresponsive
infant or child do? -ANSWER-verify scene safety, check
responsiveness, shout for help, activate emergency response system
How long should assessing for breathing and checking for a pulse take?
-ANSWER-No longer than 10 seconds
If the AED indicates no shock advised, what should be the next action? -
ANSWER-Start chest compressions
What is the compression-to-breath ratio for 1- and 2-rescuer CPR for
children and infants? -ANSWER-1-rescuer, 30:2; 2-rescuer, 15:2
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier.
Does this patient need immediate intervention? -ANSWER-Yes
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier.
What is the patient's appearance? -ANSWER-Awake
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier.
What is the patient's work of breathing? -ANSWER-Increased work of
breathing
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier.
What is this patient's color? -ANSWER-Pale
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. Does this
patient need immediate intervention? -ANSWER-No
,Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is
the patient's appearance? -ANSWER-Increased interaction
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is
the patient's work of breathing? -ANSWER-Normal
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is
this patient's color? -ANSWER-Pink mucous membranes
Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Does this
patient need immediate intervention? -ANSWER-Yes
Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Is the
airway maintainable? -ANSWER-Yes
Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Is the
breathing adequate? -ANSWER-No
Primary Assessment video 2: Infant in blanket with ECG leads. Does
this patient need immediate intervention? -ANSWER-Yes
Primary Assessment video 2: Infant in blanket with ECG leads. What is
the condition? -ANSWER-Hypoxemia
Primary Assessment video 2: Infant in blanket with ECG leads. What is
your assessment? -ANSWER-Cardiopulmonary failure
What is chest compression fraction? -ANSWER-Proportion of time that
compressions are performed
What chest compression fraction is recommended, and what goal is
often achievable with good teamwork? -ANSWER-60%; 80%
,Respiratory video case discussion 1: 3-year-old child with nasal cannula,
in diaper, lying on mother's chest (child with special healthcare needs)
Does this patient need immediate intervention? -ANSWER-No
Respiratory video case discussion 1: 3-year-old child with nasal cannula,
in diaper, lying on mother's chest (child with special healthcare needs)
What is your assessment? -ANSWER-Respiratory distress, lung tissue
disease
Respiratory video case discussion 1: 3-year-old child with nasal cannula,
in diaper, lying on mother's chest (child with special healthcare needs)
What intervention is most appropriate to do next? -ANSWER-Administer
intravenous antibiotics
Respiratory video case discussion 2: 2-year-old shirtless boy in green
shoes Does this patient need immediate intervention? -ANSWER-No
Respiratory video case discussion 2: 2-year-old shirtless boy in green
shoes What is your assessment? -ANSWER-Respiratory distress, lower
airway obstruction
Respiratory video case discussion 2: 2-year-old shirtless boy in green
shoes What interventions do you anticipate? -ANSWER-Administer
nebulized albuterol and ipratropium bromide
Shock video case discussion 1: 12-month-old child with G-tube. Does
this patient need immediate intervention? -ANSWER-Yes
Shock video case discussion 1: 12-month-old child with G-tube What is
your assessment? -ANSWER-Compensated hypovolemic shock
Shock video case discussion 1: 12-month-old child with G-tube What
interventions do you anticipate? -ANSWER-Administer fluid bolus of 20
mL/kg of isotonic crystalloid
, Shock video case discussion 1: 17-year-old female adolescent in red
shirt Does this patient need immediate intervention? -ANSWER-Yes
Shock video case discussion 2: 17-year-old female adolescent in red
shirt What are the potential causes? -ANSWER-Sepsis
Shock video case discussion 2: 17-year-old female adolescent in red
shirt What is your assessment? -ANSWER-Hypotensive distributive
shock
Shock video case discussion 2: 17-year-old female adolescent in red
shirt What interventions do you anticipate? -ANSWER-Administer
intravenous antibiotics within the first hour
Arrhythmia video case discussion 1: 13-year-old male adolescent with
teddy bear Does this patient need immediate intervention? -ANSWER-
Yes
Arrhythmia video case discussion 1: 13-year-old male adolescent with
teddy bear What is your assessment? -ANSWER-Cardiorespiratory
failure
Arrhythmia video case discussion 1: 13-year-old male adolescent with
teddy bear What interventions do you anticipate? -ANSWER-Provide
immediate bag-mask ventilation with 100% oxygen; add chest
compressions with ventilation if heart rate does not increase to 60/min
Arrhythmia Video Case Discussion 2: 15-year-old male adolescent,
post-heart surgery Does this patient need immediate intervention? -
ANSWER-No
Arrhythmia Video Case Discussion 2: 15-year-old male adolescent,
post-heart surgery What is your assessment? -ANSWER-Ventricular
tachycardia
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