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NURS 453: Pediatric Advanced Life Support Mock Exam
Pediatrics (University of Mount Saint Vincent)
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University of Mount Saint Vincent
Pediatrics
Pediatrics (NURS 453): Pediatric Advanced Life Support Mock
Exam
Pages Total Marks Section Questions
16 100 2 34
Section 1 Multiple Choice 30 questions 60 total marks
Section 2 Long Answer 4 questions 40 total marks
Name Student ID
Date Signature
How to use this exam
1 Set a timer. Practice under real exam conditions! No notes, no AI assistance.
2 When finished, scan the QR code on the last page to submit and see the correct answers
with detailed explanations.
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Section 60 total marks
Multiple Choice
Select the most appropriate answer for each question. Each question is worth 2 marks.
Question 1 2 marks
You are treating an infant with ventricular tachycardia (VT) with pulses and adequate perfusion. You
have attempted synchronized cardioversion without success. While seeking expert consultation, what
is the most appropriate next step?
A Initiate overdrive pacing transcutaneously
B Administer a loading dose of milrinone
C Deliver an unsynchronized shock
D Consider possible metabolic and toxicologic causes
Question 2 2 marks
In a pediatric patient who develops a tension pneumothorax, what is the most appropriate anatomical
site for needle decompression?
A Under the eighth rib at the midaxillary line
B Over the fifth rib at the sternal border
C Under the sixth rib at the midclavicular line
D Over the third rib (second intercostal space) at the midclavicular line
Question 3 2 marks
When initiating treatment for a child with septic shock and hypotension with adequate respirations and
vascular access established, what is the most appropriate next therapy to support systemic perfusion?
A Administer repeated fluid boluses of isotonic crystalloid
B Begin immediate dopamine infusion
C Begin immediate dobutamine infusion
D Administer repeated fluid boluses of isotonic colloid
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NURS 453: Pediatric Advanced Life Support Mock Exam
Pediatrics (University of Mount Saint Vincent)
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, lOMoARcPSD|70337540
University of Mount Saint Vincent
Pediatrics
Pediatrics (NURS 453): Pediatric Advanced Life Support Mock
Exam
Pages Total Marks Section Questions
16 100 2 34
Section 1 Multiple Choice 30 questions 60 total marks
Section 2 Long Answer 4 questions 40 total marks
Name Student ID
Date Signature
How to use this exam
1 Set a timer. Practice under real exam conditions! No notes, no AI assistance.
2 When finished, scan the QR code on the last page to submit and see the correct answers
with detailed explanations.
3 Review your mistakes carefully and note down areas that need improvement. Use Studocu
AI to create targeted study materials like quizzes, summaries, and study guides.
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Section 60 total marks
Multiple Choice
Select the most appropriate answer for each question. Each question is worth 2 marks.
Question 1 2 marks
You are treating an infant with ventricular tachycardia (VT) with pulses and adequate perfusion. You
have attempted synchronized cardioversion without success. While seeking expert consultation, what
is the most appropriate next step?
A Initiate overdrive pacing transcutaneously
B Administer a loading dose of milrinone
C Deliver an unsynchronized shock
D Consider possible metabolic and toxicologic causes
Question 2 2 marks
In a pediatric patient who develops a tension pneumothorax, what is the most appropriate anatomical
site for needle decompression?
A Under the eighth rib at the midaxillary line
B Over the fifth rib at the sternal border
C Under the sixth rib at the midclavicular line
D Over the third rib (second intercostal space) at the midclavicular line
Question 3 2 marks
When initiating treatment for a child with septic shock and hypotension with adequate respirations and
vascular access established, what is the most appropriate next therapy to support systemic perfusion?
A Administer repeated fluid boluses of isotonic crystalloid
B Begin immediate dopamine infusion
C Begin immediate dobutamine infusion
D Administer repeated fluid boluses of isotonic colloid
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