PALS RED CROSS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (LATEST UPDATE)

A 5-year-old child with a history of a chronic neuromuscular disease is experiencing respiratory distress. The child is breathing spontaneously and receiving supplemental oxygen. Which additional inte rvention is a critical component of airway management for this patient? (Ans- Airway clearance (e.g., suctioning) A child being cared for in the pediatric telemetry unit suddenly displays the following ECG waveform. The provider prepares to intervene because the child is demonstrating which type of arrhythmia? (Ans- Supraventricular tachycardia A child in cardiac arrest experiences return of spontaneous circulation but is exhibiting signs of post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS). The PALS resuscitation team determines that the child is experiencing a systemic response to ischemia/reperfusion. The team bases this determination on which finding(s)? (Ans- Hypotension, fever, hyperglycemia Show Less