PALS UPDATED 2024 FINAL EXAM(Answered;graded A+)

PALS UPDATED 2024 FINAL EXAM(Answered;graded A+) A 6 month old infant is unresponsive. You begin checking for breathing at the same time you check for the infant's pulse. Which is the max time you should spend when trying to simultaneously check for breathing and palpate the infant's pulse before starting CPR? - answer10 secs A 4 yr old child is brought to the emergency department for seizures. The seizures stopped a few minutes ago, but the child continues to have slow and irregular respirations. Which condition is consistent with your assessment? - answerDisordered control of breathing An 8 yr old is brought to the emergency department with a 2 day hx of lethargy and polyuria. The child has new-onset rapid, deep and labored breathing. Which diagnostic test should you order first? - answerBlood glucose After rectal administration of diazepam, an 8 yr old boy with a hx of seizures is now unresponsive to painful stimulation. His respirations are shallow, at a rate of 10/min. His oxygen sat is 94% on 2L via NC. On examination, the child is snoring with poor chest rise and poor air entry bilaterally. Which action should you take next? - answerRepositiion the patient and insert an oral airway. After rectal administration of diazepam, an 8 yr old boy with a hx of seizures is now unresponsive to painful stimulation. His respirations are shallow, at a rate of 10/min. His oxygen sat is 94% on 2L via NC. On examination, the child is snoring with poor chest rise and poor air entry bilaterally. If the patient continues to deteriorate after your initial intervention, which next step is most appropriate? - answerProvide BVM respirations A 6 yr old child is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. One healthcare worker leaves to activate the emergency response system and get the resuscitation equipment. you and another healthcare provider immediately begin performing CPR. Which compression-to-ventilation ratio do you use? - answer15:2