PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Questions and Answers Already Passed

The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial impression. This is an assessment of which 3 characteristics? Correct Answer-1. Consciousness 2. Breathing 3. Color The right branch of the systemic approach algorithm focuses on what sequence to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest? Correct Answer-Evaluate, Identify, Intervene The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three assessment tools: Correct Answer-1. Primary 2. Secondary 3. Diagnostic What is included in the primary assessment of a patient? Correct Answer-A B C D E Vitals What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient? Correct Answer-Focused history and a focused physical exam The initial impression of the PALS systematic approach algorithm includes which of the following characteristics? (Choose all correct answers.) 1. Appearance 2. Breathing 3. Restlessness 4. Color 5. Pain Correct Answer-1, 2, 4 The second box of the PALS systematic approach algorithm contains a question. (Fill in the blank to complete the question.) Is the child ____________ or is immediate intervention needed? Correct Answer-unresponsive In the PALS systematic approach algorithm, if the child is determined to be unresponsive or immediate intervention is needed what will be your next step? 1. Start CPR 2. Apply breathing with a bag valve mask 3. Activate emergency response 4. Check for a pulse Correct Answer-3. After the emergency response is activated, the next intervention is to ____________. 1. Lightly shake the child's shoulders. 2. Look, listen, and feel. 3. Open the airway. 4. Check for breathing and a pulse Correct Answer-4. After it is determined that the child has no pulse, what should be done? 1. Call for help 2. Begin CPR 3. Provide 2 rescue breaths 4. Start an IV Correct Answer-2. A child is unresponsive and is not breathing. You have activated the emergency response system and your pulse check reveals that the child has a pulse. What should you do now? 1. Perform a brief head to toe assessment. 2. Place the child in the recovery position. 3. Give epinephrine 1mg IV push 4. Open the airway and provide ventilations and oxygen. Correct Answer-4