PALS Certification Course questions with correct answers

Which topics are included in the PALS course ? - Answer PALS includes the following: (1) Overview of assessment (2) Recognition and management of respiratory distress and failure (3) Recognition and management of shock (4) Recognition and management of cardiac arrhythmias (5) Recognition and management of cardiac arrest (6) Postresuscitation management of patients with pulmonary and cardiac arrest (7) Review of pharmacology What should be the primary focus of the clinician on prevention of cardiopulmonary failure - Answer The clinician should primarily focus on prevention of cardiopulmonary failure through early recognition and management of respiratory distress, respiratory failure, and shock that can lead to cardiac arrest from hypoxia, acidosis, and ischemia. What is the main cause of cardiac arrests in children? - Answer In infants and children, most cardiac arrests result from progressive respiratory failure and/or shock, thus one of the aims of PALS rapid assessment model is to prevent progression to cardiac arrest. What is the pediatric assessment triangle? - Answer Brief visual and auditory observation of child's overall (1) appearance, (2) work of breathing, (3) circulation