AHA PALS Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Croup treatment (upper airway) Correct Answer Nebulized epi Corticosteroids Anaphylaxis treatment (upper airway) Correct Answer IM epi (auto injector) Albuterol Antihistamines Corticosteroids Bronchiolitis treatment (lower airway) Correct Answer Nasal suctioning Bronchodilator trial Asthma treatment (lower airway) Correct Answer Albuterol +/- ipratropium Corticosteroids SC epi Mg Sulfate Terbutaline HR for SVT in: Correct Answer - Infant: 220 bpm+ - Kids: 180+ Situations that may cause pedi pts go into VTach? Correct Answer - Near drowning - TCA OD - Underlying heart disease - Prolonged QT Normal HR for newborn to 3 mo: Correct Answer 85-205 bpm Normal HR for 3 mo to 2 years: Correct Answer 100-190 bpm Normal HR for 2-10 yo: Correct Answer 60-140 bpm Normal HR for > 10 yo: Correct Answer 60-100 bpm Signs of compensated shock Correct Answer a. Tachycardia b. Increased RR c. Altered mental status d. Change in pulses e. Prolonged capillary refill f. Skin color changes g. Skin temperature