PALS- Noah Johnson Exam Question
With Accurate Solutions Graded A+
Following the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT), record the findings from the rapid
assessment of Noah. - CORRECT ANSWER-Appearance: Normal
Work of Breathing: Normal
Circulation: Abnormal
Which of the following should be included in the primary assessment of Noah? -
CORRECT ANSWER-pulse
respiratory rate
blood pressure
pulse ox reading
put him on a cardiac monitor
obtain a 12-lead ECG.
In observing this ECG reading, you note which wave form is not clearly identifiable? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The unidentifiable P-wave
Which arrhythmia does the ECG reading indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-no beat to
beat variability and rate ≥ 180 bpm in this reading means Noah is in SVT.
Dr. Lewis arrived and received information from Ann and the team. Based on her review
of the ECG findings and Noah's current condition, what will Dr. Lewis choose for first
line intervention in this case? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tell Ann to instruct Noah to
perform a vagal maneuver by instructing him to "bear down" as if trying to pass a bowel
movement for 20 seconds (while the team prepares for adenosine administration).
How many mg of adenosine would Dr. Lewis order based on Noah's weight of 33
kilograms? - CORRECT ANSWER-3.3 mg IV
With Accurate Solutions Graded A+
Following the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT), record the findings from the rapid
assessment of Noah. - CORRECT ANSWER-Appearance: Normal
Work of Breathing: Normal
Circulation: Abnormal
Which of the following should be included in the primary assessment of Noah? -
CORRECT ANSWER-pulse
respiratory rate
blood pressure
pulse ox reading
put him on a cardiac monitor
obtain a 12-lead ECG.
In observing this ECG reading, you note which wave form is not clearly identifiable? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The unidentifiable P-wave
Which arrhythmia does the ECG reading indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-no beat to
beat variability and rate ≥ 180 bpm in this reading means Noah is in SVT.
Dr. Lewis arrived and received information from Ann and the team. Based on her review
of the ECG findings and Noah's current condition, what will Dr. Lewis choose for first
line intervention in this case? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tell Ann to instruct Noah to
perform a vagal maneuver by instructing him to "bear down" as if trying to pass a bowel
movement for 20 seconds (while the team prepares for adenosine administration).
How many mg of adenosine would Dr. Lewis order based on Noah's weight of 33
kilograms? - CORRECT ANSWER-3.3 mg IV
