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AHA PALS (PEDIATRIC ADVANCED
LIFE SUPPORT) EXAM WITH 100
ACCURATE AND VERIFIE D
QUESTIONS COVERING PEDIAT RIC
ASSESSMENT, EMERGENC Y
INTERVENTIONS, RESUS CITATION
ALGORITHMS, AND MEDI CATION
ADMINISTRATION.
Question :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?
- Reliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated B.
Reliable; supplementary oxygen should be administered
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- Unreliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated
- Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be
administered
Correct answer:Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should
be administered
Question :2. 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?
- Septic shock
- Hypovolemic shock
- Significant bradycardia
- Cardiogenic shock
Correct answer:Septic shock
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Question :3. 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?
- Hypotensive
- Normal
- Hypertensive
- Compensated
Correct answer:Hypotensive
Question :4. During a resuscitation attempt, the team
leader orders an initial dose of epinephrine at 0.1 mg/kg to be given 10. What should the team member do?
- Administer the drug as ordered
- Administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrine
- Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
- Refuse to administer the drug
Correct answer:Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify
the dose
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Question :5. Which of the following is a characteristic of
respiratory failure?
- Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
- Hypotension
- An increase in serum pH (alkalosis)
- Abnormal respiratory sounds
Correct answer:Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
Question :6. Which of the following is most likely to
produce a prolonged expiratory phase and wheezing?
- Disordered control of breathing
- Hypovolemic shock
- Lower airway obstruction
- Upper airway obstruction
Correct answer:Lower airway obstruction
Question :7. A 4-year-old child presents with seizures and
irregular respirations. The seizures stopped a few minutes ago. Which of the following most likely to be abnormal?