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FINAL EXAMINATION PAPER dd dd




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STUDENT NAME: ________________________________ dd dd DATE: _____________ dd




COURSE: PALS RED CROSS FINAL EXAM dd dd dd dd dd TIME: _____________
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EXAM CODE: PALS WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWE
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RS-101




EXAM INSTRUCTIONS: dd



1. Print your full name and date clearly in the header above.
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2. This exam booklet contains both Test Questions (Part I) and Verified Solutions (Part II).
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3. Answer all multiple-choice questions clearly. Double-check your work.
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4. Do not break the seal or open this booklet until instructed to do so by the proctor.
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Q1. A 5-year- dddd dd



old child with a history of a chronic neuromuscular disease is experiencing respiratory distress
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. The child is breathing spontaneously and receiving supplemental oxygen. Which additional in
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tervention is a critical component of airway management for this patient?
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[Verified Solution]: Airway clearance (e.g., suctioning)
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Q2. A child being cared for in the pediatric telemetry unit suddenly displays the following EC
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G waveform. The provider prepares to intervene because the child is demonstrating which typ
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e of arrhythmia?
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[Verified Solution]: Supraventricular tachycardia
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Q3. A child in cardiac arrest experiences return of spontaneous circulation but is exhibiting si
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gns of post- dd dd



cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS). The PALS resuscitation team determines that the child is ex
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periencing a systemic response to ischemia/reperfusion. The team bases this determination on
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which finding(s)? dd




[Verified Solution]: Hypotension, fever, hyperglycemia
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Q4. An 11-year- dddd dd



old soccer player is brought to the emergency department. After a quick assessment, the team
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realizes this patient is experiencing a severe asthma exacerbation. Which medication would the
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team administer immediately?
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[Verified Solution]: Albuterol with or without ipratropium bromide
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, Q5. After ROSC, a child is experiencing post-
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cardiac arrest hypoperfusion. The PALS resuscitation team would administer which element t
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o restore intravascular volume and optimize preload?
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[Verified Solution]: Isotonic fluid boluses
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Q6. A 2-year-
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old child of unknown weight arrives at the emergency department in cardiac arrest. When pre
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paring to administer medications, which action would be appropriate for the team to take?
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[Verified Solution]: Estimate weight using a length-based resuscitation tape.
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Q7. A 4-year-
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old child is brought to the emergency department by the parents. Assessment reveals that the
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child has only gasping respirations and the pulse rate is 65 beats per minute. Which action wo
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uld the provider initiate first?
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[Verified Solution]: Deliver 1 BVM ventilation every 2 to 3 seconds.
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Q8. The PALS team leader is conducting a debriefing session with the team. Which topic(s) w
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ould the team leader most likely address during the session?
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[Verified Solution]: Discussion of the pros and cons of the interventions Evaluation of the objective d
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ata gathered during the event, Summary of the event, including what actions were taken, Identification o
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f ways to improve
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Q9. The PALS resuscitation team notes the following ECG waveform and the child does not h
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ave a pulse. The team prepares to intervene to address which arrhythmia?
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[Verified Solution]: Torsades de pointes dd dddd dd dd




Q10. What is the correct IV/IO dose of epinephrine for a pediatric patient in cardiac arrest?
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[Verified Solution]: 0.01 mg/kg every 3 to 5 min (max single dose 1 mg)
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Q11. Assessment of a 3-month-
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old infant admitted with respiratory distress reveals fever, grunting and a wet, "junky" cough.
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The infant's parents said the child had a recent respiratory infection with a fever. A rapid res
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