Heartcode PALS exam 2024
Heartcode PALS exam 2024 The infant is placed on the ambulance stretcher and responds with a groan when stimulated and has a temperature of 36.3 C (97.3 F) - correct answer -Monitor and support ABCs -Establish IV/IO access -Monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry -Call for assistance if needed When you evaluate the patient, you find the lungs are clear, skin is cool and mottled, glucose is 97 mg/dL and capillary refill time is 5 seconds. What are the warning signs that the patient is progressing from compensated shock to hypotensive shock? - correct answer -Hypotension (late sign) -Increasing tachycardia The patient still has a blood pressure of 58/38 mm Hg. Her condition would be classified as ___________ shock. - correct answer Hypotensive What should be included in the initial treatment for this patient? - correct answer -Rapid fluid bolus administration -Establishing IV/IO access The mother does not recall the infant's most recent weight. What is the most appropriate way to rapidly determine her weight and calculate correct medication? - correct answer Measure her by using color-coded length-based tape You measure the infant to be 7 kg and prepare to administer a fluid bolus of what type? - correct answer
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