PALS - SYSTEMATIC APPROACH
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|100% CORRECT|GRADE A+
What are the three steps on the right side of the systemic approach algorithm? - ANSWER evaluate,
identify, intervene
What are the primary characteristics of the initial impression? - ANSWER appearance, breathing,
circulation
What RR of a child indicates a serious problem? - ANSWER less than 10 or greater than 60
What does ABCDE stand for in the primary assessment? - ANSWER airway, breathing, circulation,
disability, exposure
What SPO2 indicates adequate oxygenation in children? - ANSWER equal to or greater than 94%
During inspiration a child's HR does what? - ANSWER Increases
What are indirect indicators of circulatory status? - ANSWER urine output and LOC
What is the most common cause of bradycardia in children? - ANSWER Hypoxia
An observed decrease of 10 mmHg or more from baseline SBP may indicate what? - ANSWER Shock
During expiration a child's HR does what? - ANSWER Decreases
What are the areas of the central pulses for both infants and children? - ANSWER Brachial, axillary,
carotid, femoral
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|100% CORRECT|GRADE A+
What are the three steps on the right side of the systemic approach algorithm? - ANSWER evaluate,
identify, intervene
What are the primary characteristics of the initial impression? - ANSWER appearance, breathing,
circulation
What RR of a child indicates a serious problem? - ANSWER less than 10 or greater than 60
What does ABCDE stand for in the primary assessment? - ANSWER airway, breathing, circulation,
disability, exposure
What SPO2 indicates adequate oxygenation in children? - ANSWER equal to or greater than 94%
During inspiration a child's HR does what? - ANSWER Increases
What are indirect indicators of circulatory status? - ANSWER urine output and LOC
What is the most common cause of bradycardia in children? - ANSWER Hypoxia
An observed decrease of 10 mmHg or more from baseline SBP may indicate what? - ANSWER Shock
During expiration a child's HR does what? - ANSWER Decreases
What are the areas of the central pulses for both infants and children? - ANSWER Brachial, axillary,
carotid, femoral
