Pals Heartcode 2023

Where can you check a pulse on an infant and child? - Answer- infant - brachial child - femoral What are signs of increased respiratory effort that can lead to fatigue and respiratory failure? Select all that apply nasal flaring unlabored breathing apnea seesaw respirations retractions head bobbing - Answer- nasal flaring seesaw respirations retractions head bobbing Determine the respiratory rate by counting the number of times the chest rises in _____ seconds and multiplying by _____. - Answer- 30 2 Tachypnea is often the first sign of respiratory ______ in infants - Answer- distress Hypotension fro children 1 to 10 years of age is a systolic blood pressure of less than 40mmHg + 2 x age in years 50mmHg + 2 x age in years 60mmHg + 2 x age in years 70mmHg + 2 x age in years - Answer- 70mmHg + 2 x age in years What sequence is used when care for a seriously ill or injured child to help determine the best treatment or intervention? The __________ ___________ ____________ sequence - Answer- Evaluate Identify Intervene Automated blood pressure cuffs may provide _________ ________ readings when the child is in shock. - Answer- inaccurately high The primary assessment included the ABCDE approach. What does it assess? - Answer- Airway, breathing, circulation, disability, exposure What does a prolonged capillary refill time indicate? - Answer- low cardiac output ________ is usually high-pitched breathing during inspiration, whereas ___________ is usually during expiration - A