PALS Questions and Correct Answer

What is the most appropriate precautionary action to minimize gastric inflation during bag-mask ventilation? Answer- deliver each breath over about 1 sec What happens to the arterial oxygen level in a child with severe anemia? Answer- may increase when dissolved oxygen is increased The evaluate-identify-intervene sequence should be continued until Answer- the child is stable How can the CPR coach improve CPR quality in a resuscitation event? Answer- Coach to midrange targets Which is true of increased carbon dioxide tension in arterial blood? Answer- may be caused by disordered control of breathing which of the following statements about respiratory failure is true? Answer- may occur without signs of respiratory distress which is most likely to present in a child who has respiratory distress (not respiratory failure)? Answer- ability to maintain patent airway which of the following is required to appropriately ventilate a child with a flowinflating bag? Answer- tidal volume needs to be delivered at the correct rate what should be checked to ensure proper function of a bag-mask system? Answer- 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? Answer- constructive intervention when may pulse oximetry be inaccurate