PALS Team Response Scenario: Theo James
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Graded A+
After determining that Theo is unresponsive, Amy must open the airway using the
head-tilt/chin-lift technique and simultaneously check for breathing and a pulse.
To accurately assess Theo's breathing, she should open the airway to a ________
position. - Slightly past-neutral
Next, Amy must simultaneously check for breathing and a pulse. Choose the
recommended location to perform the pulse check. - Amy should
simultaneously check for breathing and a carotid pulse for at least 5 seconds but
no more than 10.
Based on her rapid assessment findings, Amy recognized that Theo was in cardiac
arrest and initiated CPR. If Theo were unresponsive and not breathing normally
but had a pulse of ≤ 60 bpm with signs of poor perfusion, which action would Amy
take? - Tell Joe to get help and an AED. Begin CPR. Continue compressions
and ventilations. Check the pulse and breathing about every 2 minutes.
Amy performed high-quality chest compressions on Theo. What is the correct
chest compression depth for a child? - Amy compressed the chest about 2
inches (5 cm) or one-third the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest.
If Theo were a smaller child or toddler, Amy could use a one-hand technique to
perform high-quality chest compressions. True or false? - True
Exam Questions With 100% Verified Answers
Graded A+
After determining that Theo is unresponsive, Amy must open the airway using the
head-tilt/chin-lift technique and simultaneously check for breathing and a pulse.
To accurately assess Theo's breathing, she should open the airway to a ________
position. - Slightly past-neutral
Next, Amy must simultaneously check for breathing and a pulse. Choose the
recommended location to perform the pulse check. - Amy should
simultaneously check for breathing and a carotid pulse for at least 5 seconds but
no more than 10.
Based on her rapid assessment findings, Amy recognized that Theo was in cardiac
arrest and initiated CPR. If Theo were unresponsive and not breathing normally
but had a pulse of ≤ 60 bpm with signs of poor perfusion, which action would Amy
take? - Tell Joe to get help and an AED. Begin CPR. Continue compressions
and ventilations. Check the pulse and breathing about every 2 minutes.
Amy performed high-quality chest compressions on Theo. What is the correct
chest compression depth for a child? - Amy compressed the chest about 2
inches (5 cm) or one-third the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest.
If Theo were a smaller child or toddler, Amy could use a one-hand technique to
perform high-quality chest compressions. True or false? - True
