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A 5-year-old child with a history of a chronic neuromuscular disease is experiencing respiratory distress. The child is breathing spontaneously and receiving supplemental oxygen. Which additional intervention is a critical component of airway management for this patient? - Correct Answer Airway clearance (e.g., suctioning) A child being cared for in the pediatric telemetry unit suddenly displays the following ECG waveform. The provider prepares to intervene because the child is demonstrating which type of arrhythmia? - Correct Answer Supraventricular tachycardia A child in cardiac arrest experiences return of spontaneous circulation but is exhibiting signs of post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS). The PALS resuscitation team determines that the child is experiencing a systemic response to ischemia/reperfusion. The team bases this determination on which finding(s)? - Correct Answer Hypotension, fever, hyperglycemia

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An 11-year-old soccer player is brought to the emergency department. After a quick assessment, the team realizes this patient is experiencing a severe asthma exacerbation. Which medication would the team administer immediately? - Correct Answer Albuterol with or without ipratropium bromide After ROSC, a child is experiencing post-cardiac arrest hypoperfusion. The PALS resuscitation team would administer which element to restore intravascular volume and optimize preload? - Correct Answer Isotonic fluid boluses A 2-year-old child of unknown weight arrives at the emergency department in cardiac arrest. When preparing to administer medications, which action would be appropriate for the team to take? - Correct Answer Estimate weight using a length-based resuscitation tape. A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department by the parents. Assessment reveals that the child has only gasping respirations

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and the pulse rate is 65 beats per minute. Which action would the provider initiate first? - Correct Answer Deliver 1 BVM ventilation every 2 to 3 seconds. The PALS team leader is conducting a debriefing session with the team. Which topic(s) would the team leader most likely address during the session? - Correct Answer Discussion of the pros and cons of the interventions Evaluation of the objective data gathered during the event, Summary of the event, including what actions were taken, Identification of ways to improve The PALS resuscitation team notes the following ECG waveform and the child does not have a pulse. The team prepares to intervene to address which arrhythmia? - Correct Answer Torsades de pointes What is the correct IV/IO dose of epinephrine for a pediatric patient in cardiac arrest? - Correct Answer 0.01 mg/kg every 3 to 5 min (max single dose 1 mg)

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Assessment of a 3-month-old infant admitted with respiratory distress reveals fever, grunting and a wet, "junky" cough. The infant's parents said the child had a recent respiratory infection with a fever. A rapid respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) test is positive. Which condition would the provider most likely suspect as the cause? - Correct Answer Bronchiolitis A child is experiencing supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) with adequate perfusion and is to receive treatment. Which initial treatment would the provider administer? - Correct Answer Vagal maneuvers A healthcare provider notices petechiae on the arms and legs while performing a rapid skin assessment of a child with a high fever and respiratory distress. Based on this assessment, which condition should the provider consider? - Correct Answer Life-threatening systemic infection

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A 7-year-old patient with septic shock has received three balanced/buffered crystalloid fluid boluses (60-mL/kg) and reassessment reveals capillary refill of 3 seconds, diminished pulses, narrow pulse pressure and cool, mottled extremities. The emergency response team interprets these findings as indicating which type of septic shock? - Correct Answer Fluid-refractory A 30-month old child has been diagnosed with moderate croup. Which medication(s) would the provider administer? - Correct Answer Nebulized epinephrine, Corticosteroids A child exhibiting a narrow-complex tachycardia with adequate perfusion is to receive adenosine. The provider would be alert for which result after administering this medication? - Correct Answer Transient asystole A child experiencing bradycardia with inadequate perfusion despite supporting oxygenation and ventilation is receiving compressions. Despite these efforts, the child's status remains unchanged. Which

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medication would the emergency response team expect to administer next? - Correct Answer Epinephrine A child in the pediatric intensive care unit displays the following ECG waveform. The child has no pulse. The resuscitation team interprets this as which arrhythmia? - Correct Answer Monomorphic pulseless ventricular tachycardia A 15-year-old patient is being evaluated during a follow-up visit after being diagnosed with Lyme disease 2 months ago. A rhythm strip is obtained as shown below. The provider interprets this rhythm as indicating which arrhythmia? - Correct Answer First-degree atrioventricular (AV) block A healthcare provider is performing a primary assessment of a child in respiratory distress. The provider documents increased work of breathing when which findings are observed? - Correct Answer Nasal flaring Intercostal, substernal or suprasternal retractions

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Accessory muscle use A 4-year-old patient presents with tachycardia, tachypnea, cold extremities and weak pulses. Assessment also reveals an enlarged liver and neck vein distension. The provider interprets these assessment findings as suggesting which type of shock? - Correct Answer Cardiogenic A 6-year-old child is brought to the emergency department. The child has been experiencing extremely watery stools over the past several days. After completing the assessment, the healthcare provider suspects that the child may be experiencing shock. Which type of shock would the provider most likely suspect? - Correct Answer Hypovolemic A child is experiencing shock. The emergency response team prepares for imminent cardiac arrest when assessment reveals which finding(s)?

• Correct Answer Bradycardia Diminished central pulses Hypotension

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Primary assessment of a 10-year-old child reveals septic shock. As part of the secondary assessment, if not already done as part of initial sepsis care, laboratory testing is completed to evaluate the child's status. Which laboratory tests would be ordered for this child? - Correct Answer Complete blood count (CBC) Lactate level Blood cultures A 10-year-old child has collapsed in the gym of the elementary school. The school nurse arrives and determines that the child is unresponsive. The school nurse then simultaneously checks for breathing and a central pulse, limiting this assessment to which time frame? - Correct Answer No more than 10 seconds A 2-year-old child arrives at the emergency department with the parents. The child is unresponsive, is not breathing and has no pulse. Two emergency department providers begin high-quality CPR. Which

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action(s) by the providers demonstrates high-quality CPR? - Correct Answer Compressing the chest about 2 inches Providing ventilations that last about 1 second each Giving 2 ventilations to every 15 compressions Allowing the chest to recoil fully after each compression The emergency response team is providing care to a preschooler who is experiencing shock. The primary goal, common to all types of shock, is to restore a favorable balance between tissue perfusion and metabolic demand with a focus on what? - Correct Answer Oxygen delivery and oxygen demand A 9-year-old patient is presenting with diminished breath sounds, bradycardia, slowed respiratory rate and a low O2 saturation level. The

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provider interprets these findings as indicating which condition? - Correct Answer Respiratory failure An 11-year-old child develops ventricular tachycardia with a pulse with inadequate perfusion. The PALS team would prepare the child for which intervention? - Correct Answer Synchronized electrical cardioversion A PALS resuscitation team is preparing to defibrillate a child experiencing cardiac arrest. For which rhythm(s) would this action be appropriate? - Correct Answer pVT, VF Laboratory tests are ordered for a child who has been vomiting for 3 days and is diaphoretic, tachypneic, lethargic and pale. Which test would the provider use to determine the adequacy of perfusion and oxygen delivery? - Correct Answer Lactate The PALS team is providing post-cardiac arrest care to an 8-year-old child in the pediatric intensive care unit. Which intervention would the team implement to achieve the primary goal of post-cardiac arrest care,

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after assuring adequate oxygenation and ventilation? - Correct Answer Ensure adequate mean arterial pressure. A provider is forming an initial impression of a child using the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT). For which part of the PAT may the provider use the mnemonic TICLS to assess the patient? - Correct Answer Appearance A 2-year-old child is brought to the pediatric urgent care clinic by the parent who says that the child has had a barking cough for two days. During the rapid assessment of the child, the provider hears audible inspiratory stridor. Which common cause of partial upper airway obstruction in children would the provider most likely suspect? - Correct Answer Croup A 4-year-old child suddenly collapses in the playroom of the facility. A healthcare provider observes the event and hurries over to assess the child. The healthcare provider completes which assessment first? - Correct Answer Rapid assessment

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A 12-year-old is being treated in the urgent care clinic. The mother reports that the child came home from school yesterday with a high fever, vomiting and multiple episodes of watery diarrhea. The healthcare provider obtains a rhythm strip and notes the following waveform. The provider interprets this as which type of arrhythmia? - Correct Answer Sinus tachycardia A 6-year-old patient is brought to the emergency department after a bicycle accident. Assessment reveals chest pain on inspiration, diminished breath sounds on the right side, and respiratory distress. The provider suspects obstructive shock caused by what condition? - Correct Answer Tension pneumothorax An unresponsive 7-year-old child with no pulse is brought to the pediatric urgent care center by his parents and CPR is initiated. The cardiac monitor reveals ventricular fibrillation. Which action would the PALS team take first? - Correct Answer Initiate defibrillation with 2 J/kg.

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A 12-year-old child being evaluated in the pediatric intensive care unit displays the following ECG waveform. The team interprets this as which arrhythmia? - Correct Answer Second-degree atrioventricular (AV) block, type I While performing a rapid assessment and formulating an initial impression using the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), the provider assesses the child's circulation. Which information would be important to consider? - Correct Answer Flushing of the skin Evidence of bleeding Skin pallor (or gray/dusky color) The PALS resuscitation team is providing care to an intubated child in cardiac arrest. Which of the following can be used to monitor the adequacy of the team's chest compressions? - Correct Answer End-tidal carbon dioxide levels

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Presence of an arterial waveform or arterial blood pressure in patients with indwelling arterial catheters An 8-year-old child being treated in the emergency department has significant respiratory distress. The child also exhibits hives, wheezing, angioedema, tachycardia and dyspnea. The parents state that the child, who is allergic to peanuts, had eaten some popcorn that had peanuts in it. The team initiates care, preparing to administer which agent first? - Correct Answer Epinephrine A provider is assessing a child with suspected shock. Which statement correctly describes hypotension and shock? - Correct Answer Hypotension is not a consistent feature of shock presentation in children. A provider is caring for a 4-year-old child in the urgent care clinic. Primary assessment reveals difficulty breathing and an oxygen saturation of 91%. The provider administers oxygen by nasal cannula

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with the goal of improving the child's oxygen saturation to what percentage range? - Correct Answer 94% to 99% What is considered inadequate perfusion when assessing/caring for a pediatric patient with an arrhythmia? - Correct Answer Diminished peripheral pulses Acutely altered mental status Hypotension A 7-year-old child collapses on the playground at school. The school nurse is called to the scene and determines that the child is unresponsive and is not breathing and has no pulse. The nurse initiates CPR. At what rate and depth would the nurse deliver compressions to this child? - Correct Answer 100 to 120 compressions per minute at a depth of about 2 inches

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A child in the pediatric step-down unit is exhibiting signs of respiratory distress. When assessing this child, which circulation finding might be present? - Correct Answer Pallor A 9-year-old child is brought to the emergency department because the child suddenly collapsed at school. The child's ECG reveals the following waveform, and primary assessment findings indicate that the child has inadequate perfusion. Which primary assessment findings indicate this?

• Correct Answer Signs of shock Acutely altered mental status Hypotension An advanced airway was placed in a 5-year-old child. Which action(s) would be most appropriate for the team to take to confirm correct placement? - Correct Answer Auscultate over the lungs and epigastrium for air movement.

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Observe for bilateral chest rise. Evaluate results of capnography. Which action would the PALS team initiate to manage increased intracranial pressure in a pediatric patient? - Correct Answer Maintain the head in midline position.