AHA PALS POST TEST VERSION A & B - EXAMINATION
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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?
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:
D. 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?
A. Septic shock
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Significant bradycardia
D. Cardiogenic shock
Answer:
, Septic shock
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?
A. Hypotensive
B. Normal
C. Hypertensive
D. Compensated
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?
A. Administer the drug as ordered
B. Administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrine
C. Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
D. Refuse to administer the drug
Answer:
Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
Question 5: Which of the following is a characteristic of respiratory
failure?
A. Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
B. Hypotension
C. An increase in serum pH (alkalosis)
D. Abnormal respiratory sounds
Answer:
, Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
Question 6: Which of the following is most likely to produce a
prolonged expiratory phase and wheezing?
A. Disordered control of breathing
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Lower airway obstruction
D. Upper airway obstruction
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?
A. Vascular resistance
B. Pulse rate
C. Lung compliance
D. Control of breathing
Answer:
Control of breathing
Question 8: What abnormality is most likely to be present in
children with acute respiratory distress caused by lung tissue
disease?
A. Decreased oxygen saturation
B. Stridor
C. Normal respiratory rate
D. Decreased respiratory effort
Answer:
COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
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?
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:
D. 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?
A. Septic shock
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Significant bradycardia
D. Cardiogenic shock
Answer:
, Septic shock
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?
A. Hypotensive
B. Normal
C. Hypertensive
D. Compensated
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?
A. Administer the drug as ordered
B. Administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrine
C. Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
D. Refuse to administer the drug
Answer:
Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
Question 5: Which of the following is a characteristic of respiratory
failure?
A. Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
B. Hypotension
C. An increase in serum pH (alkalosis)
D. Abnormal respiratory sounds
Answer:
, Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
Question 6: Which of the following is most likely to produce a
prolonged expiratory phase and wheezing?
A. Disordered control of breathing
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Lower airway obstruction
D. Upper airway obstruction
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?
A. Vascular resistance
B. Pulse rate
C. Lung compliance
D. Control of breathing
Answer:
Control of breathing
Question 8: What abnormality is most likely to be present in
children with acute respiratory distress caused by lung tissue
disease?
A. Decreased oxygen saturation
B. Stridor
C. Normal respiratory rate
D. Decreased respiratory effort
Answer:
