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Which of the following should the ED team gather to continue providing immediate care for Matthias? - The ED team should administer supplemental oxygen at this time. The assessment findings most closely indicate which respiratory disorder? - Pneumonia

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A 12-year-old child being evaluated in the pediatric intensive care unit displays the following ECG waveform. The team interprets this as which arrhythmia? correct answer: second degree Laboratory tests are ordered for a child who has been vomiting for 3 days and is diaphoretic, tachypneic, lethargic and pale. Which test would the provider use to determine the adequacy of oxygen delivery? correct answer: Lactate A 9-year-old patient is presenting with decreased breath sounds, bradycardia...

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Which pulses should be assessed to monitor systemic perfusion in a child? correct answer: peripheral and central What should the first rescuer arriving on the scene of an unresponsive infant or child do? (in order) correct answer: 1. verify scene safety 2. check for responsiveness 3. shout for help 4. activate the emergency response system Why may excessive ventilation during CPR be harmful? correct answer: - it increases intrathoracic pressure - it impedes venous return If you c...

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Bundle for PALS Tests Compilation | Updated

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Which of the following should Jeremy do immediately after checking for responsiveness using the shouttap-shout sequence? - The first step is simultaneously assessing for breathing and a central pulse for at least 5 seconds, but less than 10. After determining that the infant is not breathing and does not have a pulse, which of the following should the nurses start immediately? - Immediate care consists of performing high-quality CPR and administration of 100% oxygen via BVM The cardiac moni...

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Following the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT), record the findings from the rapid assessment of Noah. - There are no signs of airway compromise and Noah is alert and acting appropriately, but he is obviously tachypneic, which is evidence of abnormal breathing. He is quite diaphoretic and told Ann that his heart feels like it is beating out of his chest. These findings indicate abnormal circulation. Next, we'll move to the primary assessment to find out more. Which of the following are ...

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What rhythm does the team identify? - Monomorphic pulseless ventricular tachycardia (spikey points) Dr. Bheda notes that Danny is in VT and has absent femoral pulses. What is the most appropriate action to take for this patient? - defibrillation is first action with no pulse Administration of epinephrine may be used in pVT

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The team notes the following in the patient's chart:Airway: Patent airwayBreathing: Respiratory rate of 28; retractions with breathing; breath sounds present in all fields, wheezing ad prolonged expiration noted throughout; oxygen saturation of 92%Circulation: No cyanosis/pallor noted; heart rate of 116; blood pressure 102/61; skin warm and dryDisability: AlertExposure: Temperature 101° F (38.3° C); weight 44 poundsBased on the rapid and primary assessment findings recorded in the pat...

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Dr. Foley urges immediate care for Sara because she suspects which condition? - Septic shock Based on the primary assessment findings and Dr. Foley's suspicion of septic shock, what is the next immediate action that the team should implement? - Establish vascular access. After establishing vascular access, what is the next immediate action that the team should take? - Administer 20 mL/kg of normal saline over 5 to 10

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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 b...

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What is the cardiac rhythm showing on the monitor? - bradycardia How would you describe Colton's hemodynamic status? - Unstable What is the next immediate action the team should implement? - Ensure adequate oxygenation and assist ventilations as needed.

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Based on what Annie observed during the rapid assessment of Keyla, she should record which assessment finding(s) in the Circulation section of the PAT? - Keyla has dusky (pale) skin and pale, dry lips. Annie uses the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) to measure Keyla's neurologic status. She notes that Keyla opens her eyes spontaneously. However, Keyla seems confused and unclear when she responds to Annie, and pulls away from painful stimuli. What total would Annie record? Reference the Pediatr...

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