ACLS Test Prep (PALS, BLS,
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feature on quizlet. Hope this helps you study some basic ACLS.* - correct
answer https://www.aclsmedicaltraining.com/practice- tests/
A 5-year-old child in supraventricular tachycardia has adequate pulses with
the rhythm. Supplemental oxygen is in place and vital signs are stable
except for the elevated heart rate. The most appropriate next intervention
for this child is: - correct answer Vagal Maneuvers
*Rationale:* Vagal maneuvers are a reasonable first intervention for
supraventricular tachycardia in a hemodynamically stable patient, as this
child is.
A child has an advanced airway in place during cardiac arrest. How
frequently should ventilations be given? - correct answer Every 6-8
Seconds
8-10 BPM
*Rationale:* The latest AHA guidelines recommend one ventilation every six
seconds, or 10 per minute, when an advanced airway is in place.
You are using a bag-valve mask to resuscitate an infant, while another
rescuer is performing chest compressions. What is the correct ratio of chest
compressions to ventilations? - correct answer 15 chest compressions to 2
ventilations
*Rationale:* The AHA suggests that during a pediatric resuscitation with two
or more rescuers present, the correct ratio of chest compressions to
ventilations is 15:2.
You are alone performing infant CPR. What is the correct ratio of chest
compressions to ventilations? - correct answer 30 chest compressions to 2
ventilations
*Rationale:* The AHA suggests that during a pediatric resuscitation with only
one rescuer present, the correct ratio of chest compressions to ventilations
is 30:2.
A 7 month old appears to be unconscious and not breathing. You check for a
pulse at the
artery. - correct answer Brachial
