PALS UPDATED FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS

PALS UPDATED FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS temp is 38.3 degrees C (101 F) blood pressure is 59/29 mmHg, Resp rate is 70/min and shallow, and oxygen sat is 94% on 100% oxygen. His capillary refills time is 4-5 seconds, and he has mottled, cool extremities. The infant weighs 6 Kg. On the basis of this infant's presentation, what type of shock does this infant have? A. Cardiogenic B. Distributive C. Hypovolemic D. Obstructive - Answer-C. Hypovolemic You are caring for a 3 month old boy with a 2 day history of fever, vomiting and diarrhea. His parents state that he has been sleeping much more. His HR is 190/min, temp is 38.3 degrees C (101 F) blood pressure is 59/29 mmHg, Resp rate is 70/min and shallow, and oxygen sat is 94% on 100% oxygen. His capillary refills time is 4-5 seconds, and he has mottled, cool extremities. The infant weighs 6 Kg. You have decided that this infant needs fluid resuscitation. How much fluid should you administered? A. 10 mL/kg lactated Ringer's B. 15 mL/kg 5% dextrose in 0.45% normal saline C. 20 mL/kg normal saline D. 20 mL/kg 0.45% normal saline - Answer-C. 20mL/kg normal saline Which abnormality helps identify children with acute respiratory distress caused by lung tissue disease? A. Crackles B. Prolonged inspiratory saline C. Stridor D. Wheezes - Answer-A. Crackles You are Caring for a 9 month old girl who has increased work of breathing, a fever, and a cough. On assessment, you find an alert infant with stridor and retractions. The infants SpO2 is 94% On auscultation, the lungs are clear bilaterally. Which is the most likely cause of this infants respiratory distress? A. Disordered control of breathing B. Lower airway obstruction C. Parenchymal lung disease D. Upper airway obstruction - Answer-D. Upper airway obstruction