PALS Final EXAM 2022 GRADED A

A child being cared for in the pediatric telemetry unit suddenly displays the following ECG waveform. The provider prepares to intervene because the child is demonstrating which type of arrhythmia? Select the correct answer to this question. Atrial flutter Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia Supraventricular tachycardia Bradycardia - ANSWER ==Supraventricular tachycardia The emergency response team is providing care to a preschooler who is experiencing shock. The primary goal, common to all types of shock, is to restore a favorable balance between tissue perfusion and metabolic demand with a focus on what? Select the correct answer to this question. A normal resting heart rate Oxygen delivery and oxygen demand Oxygen and carbon dioxide levels Restoring blood pressure - ANSWER ==Oxygen delivery and oxygen demand A provider is assessing a child with suspected shock. Which statement correctly describes hypotension and shock? Select the correct answer to this question. Hypotension affects children with shock more often than adults. Hypotension is not a consistent feature of shock presentation in children. Hypotension is usually an early marker of shock in children. Hypotension during shock in children is rarely a cause of concern. - ANSWER ==Hypotension is not a consistent feature of shock presentation in children.