PALS 2023 Questions with Complete Solutions| RATED A+

What is the most appropriate precautionary action to minimize gastric inflation during bag-mask ventilation? - deliver each breath over about 1 sec What happens to the arterial oxygen level in a child with severe anemia? - may increase when dissolved oxygen is increased The evaluate-identify-intervene sequence should be continued until - the child is stable How can the CPR coach improve CPR quality in a resuscitation event? - Coach to midrange targets Which is true of increased carbon dioxide tension in arterial blood? - may be caused by disordered control of breathing which of the following statements about respiratory failure is true? - may occur without signs of respiratory distress which is most likely to present in a child who has respiratory distress (not respiratory failure)? - ability to maintain patent airway which of the following is required to appropriately ventilate a child with a flow-inflating bag? - tidal volume needs to be delivered at the correct rate what should be checked to ensure proper function of a bag-mask system? - the pop-off valve can be closed oxygen tubing is connected to the device and the oxygen source what element of team dynamics describes when a team member needs to correct actions? - constructive intervention when may pulse oximetry be inaccurate? - the displayed heart rate does not correlate with the child's heart rate a chest compression fraction of at least 60% is recommended, and a goal of 80% is often achievable with good teamwork - 60%, 80% what is the first step for an intubated child whose condition deteriorates? - support oxygenation and ventilation what are the common cause of upper airway obstruction? - airway swelling thick secretions tonsillar hypertrophy (airway swelling) which anatomical features may contribute to upper airway obstruction in infants? - large tongue large occiput what are the signs of upper airway obstruction? - stridor use of accessory muscles which diagnosis may present with upper airway obstruction? - foreign body obstruction epiglottitis croup in a less severe case of upper airway obstruction in a child, what intervention can relieve obstruction caused by the tongue? - insert an oral airway