Pals revised test 2023 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PALS Revised Test 2023Which pulses should be assessed to monitor systemic perfusion in a child? - ANSWER peripheral and central What should the first rescuer arriving on the scene of an unresponsive infant or child do? (in order) - ANSWER 1. verify scene safety 2. check for responsiveness 3. shout for help 4. activate the emergency response system Why may excessive ventilation during CPR be harmful? - ANSWER - it increases intrathoracic pressure - it impedes venous return If you can...

PALS Revised Test 2023Chest Compression depth: Infant - ANSWER 1.5 inch or 4 cm (1/3 AP Diameter) Chest Compression depth: Child - ANSWER 2 inches or 5 cm (1/3 AP Diameter) Maximum Compression depth: Infant - ANSWER 2.4 in or 6cm Infant/children/adolescent compression rate - ANSWER 100-120 compressions a minute