Heartcode PALS Online Questions with Correct Solutions Graded A+

Nasal flaring is most commonly observed in ______ as a sign of ______? Infants; Respiratory Distress Retractions are inward movements of the ____ _____ and indicate ______..... Chest wall; impaired air movement from stiff lungs Head bobbing is ________ and indicates _______? lifting the chin and extending the neck during inspiration and allowing the chin to fall during expiration; indicating respiratory failure Seesaw respirations are when the ________ retracts & _______ moves inward during inspiration and then the ________ expands and ______ moves inward during expiration? chest; abdomen;chest;abdomen List 4 causes of slow respiratory rate? What is the normal systolic pressure of children 1-10 y.o.? 90mmHg + (2xAge in years) What is the hypotensive systolic pressure of children 1-10 y.o.? 70mmHg + (2xAge in years) What is normal capillary refill time? less than 2 seconds List the 4 central pulses? Femoral, Brachial, Carotid, Axillary List the 3 peripheral pulses? Radial, Dorsalis pedis, Posterior tibial What is the AVPU Pediatric response scale? A - alert V - responsive to verbal stimuli P - responsive to painful stimuli U - unresponsive Assessing Exposure in children includes what 7 elements? SAMPLE mnemonic regarding patient's history S - Symptoms associated with injury A - Allergies and tetanus status M - Medications currently used, including anticoagulant therapy P - Past medical history (hospitalizations/surgeries) L - Last oral intake E - Events and Environmental factors related to injury ch. 5, p. 48 List at least 4 of the 9 diagnostic assessments for respiratory/circulatory problems? List the 4 key components to high team performance? CCF Chest compression fraction What are the functions of the Intercostal Muscles? Stabilize the chest wall for optimal intrathoracic inspiratory air flow 5 things to do if the patient cannot achieve effective ventilation? - Reopen the airway - Check breathing mask - Suction if needed - Check O2 source - Check ventilation bag/mask