PALS Certification Exam V3 (Latest 2023/ 2024) |Real Questions and Verified Answers| Already Graded A (50 Q&A)
QUESTION
. A 5-year-old child has had
... [Show More] severe respiratory distress for 2 days. During assessment the child's heart rate decreases from 140/min to 90/min, and the child's respiratory rate decreases from 66/min to 8/min. Which of the following is the next appropriate intervention?
A. Rescue breaths at a rate of 12 to 20/min
B. Rescue breaths at a rate of 6 to 10/min
C. Chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min D. Chest compressions at a rate of 60/min
Answer:
Rescue breaths at a rate of 12 to 20/min
QUESTION
. 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
QUESTION
. A 3-year-old child was recently diagnosed with leukemia and has been treated with chemotherapy. The child presents with lethargy and a high fever. Heart rate is 195/min, respiratory rate is 36/min, blood pressure is 85/40 mm Hg, and capillary refill time is less than 2 seconds. What is the child's most likely condition?
A. Septic shock
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Significant bradycardia
D. Cardiogenic shock
Answer:
Septic shock
QUESTION
. A 2-week-old infant presents with irritability and a history of poor feeding. Blood pressure is 55/40 mm Hg. What term describes this infant's blood pressure?
A. Hypotensive
B. Normal
C. Hypertensive
D. Compensated
Answer:
Hypotensive
QUESTION
The unresponsive child is placed on a monitor that shows a disorganized rhythm with chaotic electrical activity. This rhythm is most likely:
A. Asystole.
B. PEA.
C. Ventricular fibrillation.
D. Ventricular tachycardia.
Answer:
C
QUESTION
The initial drug of choice for asystole is:
A. Amiodarone.
B. Atropine.
C. Epinephrine. [Show Less]