EPALS EXA 2 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS.pdf

EPALS EXA 2 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS




Question:
Most common rhythms in primary cardiorespiratory arrest.

Answer:
VF and pVT



Question:
What is the success rate of OHCA in children.

Answer:
4-12%



Question:
In a secondary cardiorespiratory arrest in hospital what is the percentage rate that achieve ROSC
and what is the average.

Answer:
60-80% (69% is average)



Question:
What % of children with a secondary cardiorespiratory arrest in hospital survive till discharge.

Answer:
54%



Question:
How is the infant airway different.

, Answer:
-Smaller diameter Susceptible to oedema



Question:
What is the issue with applying too much pressure to a child with a O2 mask.

Answer:
Damage and reflex bradycardia



Question:
How is the tongue different in children.

Answer:
Much larger proportionally



Question:
Up to what age are children nose breathers.

Answer:
6 months



Question:
What is choanal atresia?

Answer:
Congenital obstruction of posterior nasal passages



Question:
What is the difference in the epiglottis in children.

Answer: