PALS Test Questions
Chest Compression depth: Infant - Answer -1.5 inch or 4 cm (1/3 AP Diameter)
Chest Compression depth: Child - Answer -2 inches or 5 cm (1/3 AP Diameter)
Maximum Compression depth: Infant - Answer -2.4 in or 6cm
Infant/children/adolescent compression rate - Answer -100-120 compressions a minute
Ratio for single rescuer - Answer -30 compressions 2 breaths
Ratio for 2 rescuer - Answer -15 compressions 2 breaths
Rate of rescue breathing - Answer -1 breath every 6-8 seconds or 8-10 breaths/min
Isotonic Crystalloids 2 examples - Answer -NS & Lactated Ringers
Fluid challenge is how much (in hypotension)? - Answer -20mL/kg (18kg gets 260 mL)
BP parameters for PALS (minimum systolic in 4 age groups) - Answer -0-1month old= min 60 systolic
1 month-1 year= min 70 systolic
Chest Compression depth: Infant - Answer -1.5 inch or 4 cm (1/3 AP Diameter)
Chest Compression depth: Child - Answer -2 inches or 5 cm (1/3 AP Diameter)
Maximum Compression depth: Infant - Answer -2.4 in or 6cm
Infant/children/adolescent compression rate - Answer -100-120 compressions a minute
Ratio for single rescuer - Answer -30 compressions 2 breaths
Ratio for 2 rescuer - Answer -15 compressions 2 breaths
Rate of rescue breathing - Answer -1 breath every 6-8 seconds or 8-10 breaths/min
Isotonic Crystalloids 2 examples - Answer -NS & Lactated Ringers
Fluid challenge is how much (in hypotension)? - Answer -20mL/kg (18kg gets 260 mL)
BP parameters for PALS (minimum systolic in 4 age groups) - Answer -0-1month old= min 60 systolic
1 month-1 year= min 70 systolic