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Exam Solution
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UTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (9BEBE) zm zm zm zm
QUESTION 1 zm
Term
ANSWER
Definition
QUESTION 2 zm
In asystole, what is the effect of epi?
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ANSWER
stimulate spontaneous contractions
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QUESTION 3 zm
Routine administration of calcium chloride (is/is not) indicated in pediatric patients d
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uring cardiac arrest
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ANSWER
is not
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QUESTION 4 zm
You are part of a team attempting to resuscitate a child with vfib cardiac arrest. You
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delivered 2 unsynchronized shocks. A team member established IO access, so you give
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a dose of epi, 0.01mg/kg IO. At the next rhythm check, persistent vfib is present. You
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administer a 4 J/kg shock and resume CPR. What should be administered next?
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ANSWER
amiodarone 5mg/kg IO zm zm
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What oxygen delivery system most reliably delivers a high (≥90%) concentration of in
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spired oxygen to a 7-year-old child?
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ANSWER
nonrebreathing face mask zm zm
QUESTION 6 zm
ET drug administration during resuscitative efforts for pediatric patients is the (least/
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most) desirable route of administration.
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ANSWER
least
QUESTION 7 zm
You are called to help treat an infant with severe symptomatic bradycardia (HR 66 bp
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t of an effective airway, oxygenation, and ventilation. There is no heart block present.
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What is the 1st drug you should administer?
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ANSWER
epi
QUESTION 8 zm
You and another rescuer begin CPR. Your colleague begins compressions, and you noti
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ce that the compression rate is too low. What should you say to offer constructive fee
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dback?
ANSWER
'You need to compress at a rate of 100-120/min'
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QUESTION 9 zm
You are alone and witness a child suddenly collapse. There is no suspected head or n
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eck injury. A colleague responded to your shout for help and is activating the emerge
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ncy response system and is retrieving the resuscitation equipment, including a defibri
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llator. After delivering 30 compressions, what would be your next action?
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ANSWER
Exam Solution
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PALS Pretest 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOL
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UTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (9BEBE) zm zm zm zm
QUESTION 1 zm
Term
ANSWER
Definition
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In asystole, what is the effect of epi?
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ANSWER
stimulate spontaneous contractions
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QUESTION 3 zm
Routine administration of calcium chloride (is/is not) indicated in pediatric patients d
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uring cardiac arrest
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ANSWER
is not
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QUESTION 4 zm
You are part of a team attempting to resuscitate a child with vfib cardiac arrest. You
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delivered 2 unsynchronized shocks. A team member established IO access, so you give
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a dose of epi, 0.01mg/kg IO. At the next rhythm check, persistent vfib is present. You
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administer a 4 J/kg shock and resume CPR. What should be administered next?
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ANSWER
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What oxygen delivery system most reliably delivers a high (≥90%) concentration of in
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spired oxygen to a 7-year-old child?
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ANSWER
nonrebreathing face mask zm zm
QUESTION 6 zm
ET drug administration during resuscitative efforts for pediatric patients is the (least/
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most) desirable route of administration.
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ANSWER
least
QUESTION 7 zm
You are called to help treat an infant with severe symptomatic bradycardia (HR 66 bp
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m) associated with respiratory distress. The bradycardia persists despite establishmen
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t of an effective airway, oxygenation, and ventilation. There is no heart block present.
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What is the 1st drug you should administer?
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ANSWER
epi
QUESTION 8 zm
You and another rescuer begin CPR. Your colleague begins compressions, and you noti
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ce that the compression rate is too low. What should you say to offer constructive fee
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dback?
ANSWER
'You need to compress at a rate of 100-120/min'
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QUESTION 9 zm
You are alone and witness a child suddenly collapse. There is no suspected head or n
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eck injury. A colleague responded to your shout for help and is activating the emerge
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ncy response system and is retrieving the resuscitation equipment, including a defibri
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llator. After delivering 30 compressions, what would be your next action?
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ANSWER
