PALS 2020 Pt 1 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS.
While giving rescue breaths how often should you check the pulse? - Every 2 minutes
If the child or infant is not breathing or is only gasping and a pulse is not felt if you witness the
sudden collapse are alone what do you do? - Activate the emergency response system and
retrieve the AED
If the child or infant is not breathing or is only gasping and a pulse is not felt, and you did not
witness the sudden collapse and you are alone what do you do? - Start High quality CPR for 2
minutes
The universal rate for compressions in all cardiac arrest victims is what? - 100 to 120/min
Compression to ventilation ratio for a SINGLE rescuer is what? - 30:2 (same as adults)
If TWO rescuers are present for resuscitation attempt of an infant or child what compression to
ventilation ratio should be used? - 15:2
What compression technique should be used for children? - Use either 1 or 2 hands to compress
the chest
for most children the compression technique will be the same as? - Same as the adult technique.
For very small children how many hands can you use?
How far should the chest be compressed? - 1 handed compressions to achieve the desired
compression depth.
Chest should be compressed at least 1/3 the anteroposterior diameter of the chest. approximately
1 1/2 to 2 inches or 5 cm with each compression
How should 1 rescuer infant compressions be delivered? - 2 fingers or 2 thumbs on the sternum
below the nipple line
What is the preferred technique for infant compressions when there are 2 or more rescuers
present? - 2 thumb encircling hands technique
Some AEDs can deliver what kind of shock dose? - Adult or children shock
What pt age group uses the child shock dose of an AED? - The child dose is used for children
under eight
Can you use adult AED pads on a child? Can you use child pads for an adult? - Yes you can use
adult aed pads on a child.
, Never use child pads on an adult (Shock dose will be to small)
For infants and children where should AED pads be placed? - One on the chest and one on the
back
Four steps for using an AED are what? - 1. Turn on the AEA
2 Apply pads to pt
3 Analyzing the heart rhythm
4 Delivering the shock
What does PAT stand for? - Pediatric assessment Triangle
The PAT uses A-B-C Which stands for what? - A-B-C Stands for Appearance, Breathing, and
Circulation
Apperance - Observe Childs appearance and level of consciousness
Breathing - This determines whether a child has increased wob by assessing the patients position
(Tripoding or sniffing position). Assessing if the pt is retracting, and adventitial breath sounds
(Stridor or sonorous respirations)
sniffing position - An upright position in which the patient's head and chin are thrust slightly
forward to keep the airway open.
Tripoding - An abnormal position to keep the airway open; involves leaning forward onto two
arms stretched forward.
sonorous respirations - snoring; partial upper airway obstruction
stridor - Harsh or high-pitched respiratory sound, caused by an obstruction of the air passages
Circulation - Circulatory status is based on general color. Pale, mottled or cyanotic.
mottled skin - having spots or patches of color on the skin due the heart no longer able to pump
blood effectively.
When is the Pediatric Assessment Triangle performed to make an initial assessment? - During
the "From the doorway" observation
evaluate-identify-intervene sequence - Is used when caring for seriously ill or injured children to
help you determine the best treatment intervention at any point
Evaluate - If no life threatening condition is present, evaluate childs condition by using Primary
assessment, Secondary assessment, and Diagnostic assessment
While giving rescue breaths how often should you check the pulse? - Every 2 minutes
If the child or infant is not breathing or is only gasping and a pulse is not felt if you witness the
sudden collapse are alone what do you do? - Activate the emergency response system and
retrieve the AED
If the child or infant is not breathing or is only gasping and a pulse is not felt, and you did not
witness the sudden collapse and you are alone what do you do? - Start High quality CPR for 2
minutes
The universal rate for compressions in all cardiac arrest victims is what? - 100 to 120/min
Compression to ventilation ratio for a SINGLE rescuer is what? - 30:2 (same as adults)
If TWO rescuers are present for resuscitation attempt of an infant or child what compression to
ventilation ratio should be used? - 15:2
What compression technique should be used for children? - Use either 1 or 2 hands to compress
the chest
for most children the compression technique will be the same as? - Same as the adult technique.
For very small children how many hands can you use?
How far should the chest be compressed? - 1 handed compressions to achieve the desired
compression depth.
Chest should be compressed at least 1/3 the anteroposterior diameter of the chest. approximately
1 1/2 to 2 inches or 5 cm with each compression
How should 1 rescuer infant compressions be delivered? - 2 fingers or 2 thumbs on the sternum
below the nipple line
What is the preferred technique for infant compressions when there are 2 or more rescuers
present? - 2 thumb encircling hands technique
Some AEDs can deliver what kind of shock dose? - Adult or children shock
What pt age group uses the child shock dose of an AED? - The child dose is used for children
under eight
Can you use adult AED pads on a child? Can you use child pads for an adult? - Yes you can use
adult aed pads on a child.
, Never use child pads on an adult (Shock dose will be to small)
For infants and children where should AED pads be placed? - One on the chest and one on the
back
Four steps for using an AED are what? - 1. Turn on the AEA
2 Apply pads to pt
3 Analyzing the heart rhythm
4 Delivering the shock
What does PAT stand for? - Pediatric assessment Triangle
The PAT uses A-B-C Which stands for what? - A-B-C Stands for Appearance, Breathing, and
Circulation
Apperance - Observe Childs appearance and level of consciousness
Breathing - This determines whether a child has increased wob by assessing the patients position
(Tripoding or sniffing position). Assessing if the pt is retracting, and adventitial breath sounds
(Stridor or sonorous respirations)
sniffing position - An upright position in which the patient's head and chin are thrust slightly
forward to keep the airway open.
Tripoding - An abnormal position to keep the airway open; involves leaning forward onto two
arms stretched forward.
sonorous respirations - snoring; partial upper airway obstruction
stridor - Harsh or high-pitched respiratory sound, caused by an obstruction of the air passages
Circulation - Circulatory status is based on general color. Pale, mottled or cyanotic.
mottled skin - having spots or patches of color on the skin due the heart no longer able to pump
blood effectively.
When is the Pediatric Assessment Triangle performed to make an initial assessment? - During
the "From the doorway" observation
evaluate-identify-intervene sequence - Is used when caring for seriously ill or injured children to
help you determine the best treatment intervention at any point
Evaluate - If no life threatening condition is present, evaluate childs condition by using Primary
assessment, Secondary assessment, and Diagnostic assessment
