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Quiz: 1. A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of

breathing, and pale color. The primary assessment reveals that the airway is

open and the respiratory rate is 30/min, with crackles heard on auscultation.

The cardiac monitor shows sinus tachycardia at a rate of 165/min. The pulse

oximeter displays an oxygen saturation of 95% and a pulse rate of 93/min. On

the basis of this information, which of the following provides the best

interpretation of the oxygen saturation of 95% by pulse oximetry?

A. Reliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated B. Reliable; supplementary

oxygen should be administered

C. Unreliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated

D. Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be administered

Ans: Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be administered



Quiz: 2. A 3-year-old child was recently diagnosed with leukemia and has

been treated with chemotherapy. The child presents with lethargy and a high

fever. Heart rate is 195/min, respiratory rate is 36/min, blood pressure is 85/40

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, mm Hg, and capillary refill time is less than 2 seconds. What is the child's most

likely condition?

A. Septic shock

B. Hypovolemic shock

C. Significant bradycardia

D. Cardiogenic shock

Ans: Septic shock



Quiz: 3. A 2-week-old infant presents with irritability and a history of

poor feeding. Blood pressure is 55/40 mm Hg. What term describes this

infant's blood pressure?

A. Hypotensive

B. Normal

C. Hypertensive

D. Compensated

Ans: Hypotensive




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, Quiz: 4. During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader orders an initial

dose of epinephrine at 0.1 mg/kg to be given 10. What should the team

member do?

A. Administer the drug as ordered

B. Administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrine

C. Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose

D. Refuse to administer the drug

Ans: Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose



Quiz: 5. Which of the following is a characteristic of respiratory failure?

A. Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation

B. Hypotension

C. An increase in serum pH (alkalosis)

D. Abnormal respiratory sounds

Ans: Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation




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, Quiz: 6. Which of the following is most likely to produce a prolonged

expiratory phase and wheezing?

A. Disordered control of breathing

B. Hypovolemic shock

C. Lower airway obstruction

D. Upper airway obstruction

Ans: Lower airway obstruction



Quiz: 7. A 4-year-old child presents with seizures and irregular

respirations. The seizures stopped a few minutes ago. Which of the following

most likely to be abnormal?

A. Vascular resistance

B. Pulse rate

C. Lung compliance

D. Control of breathing

Ans: Control of breathing




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