PALS Updated FINAL EXAM 2022/2023 (50 VERIFIED Q & A). All Questions Answered Rated A+

An 8-year-old child being treated in the emergency department has significant respiratory distress. The child also exhibits hives, wheezing, angioedema, tachycardia and dyspnea. The parents state that the child, who is allergic to peanuts, had eaten some popcorn that had peanuts in it. The team initiates care, preparing to administer which agent first? Ans - epi A 2-year-old child of unknown weight arrives at the emergency department in cardiac arrest. When preparing to administer medications, which action would be appropriate for the team to take? Ans - tape The PALS team is providing post-cardiac arrest care to an 8-year-old child in the pediatric intensive care unit. Which intervention would the team implement to achieve the primary goal of post-cardiac arrest care? Ans - ensure MAP A 12-year-old is being treated in the urgent care clinic. The mother reports that the child came home from school yesterday with a high fever, vomiting and multiple episodes of watery diarrhea. The healthcare provider obtains a rhythm strip and notes the following waveform. The provider interprets this as which type of arrhythmia? Ans - sinus tahy A child requires cardiac monitoring. A three-electrode system is being used. At which location would the provider place the red electrode? Ans - On the lower left abdomen An advanced airway was placed in a 5-year-old child. Which action(s) would be most appropriate for the team to take to confirm correct placement? Ans - Auscultate over the lungs and epigastrium for air movement, Observe for bilateral chest rise, Evaluate results of capnography. A 12-lead ECG is ordered for a child complaining of a "racing heart." When placing the electrodes on the child, at which location would the lead for V4 be placed? Ans - fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line on the patient's left side. A 7-year-old child collapses on the playground at school. The school nurse is called to the scene and determines that the child is unresponsive and is not breathing and has no pulse. The nurse initiates CPR. At what rate and depth would the nurse deliver compressions to this child? Ans - 100 to 120 compressions per minute at a depth of about 2 inch Which action would the PALS team initiate to manage increased intracranial pressure in a pediatric patient? Ans - Maintain the head in midline position with 30-degree elevation child is experiencing shock. The emergency response team prepares for imminent cardiac arrest when assessment reveals which finding(s)? Ans - Hypotension, Bradycardia, Diminished central pulses A 30-month old child has been diagnosed with moderate croup. Which medication(s) would the provider administer? Ans - Corticosteroids, Racemic epinephrine