RQI PALS QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|100% CORRECT|GRADE A+
Asthma - ANSWER Upon assessment, you find the child has retractions, a prolonged expiratory phase, a
lot of wheezing in the chest, and an Sp02 of 92% with high-flow oxygen.
Moderate - ANSWER Based on the presentation of the child, what is your assessment of his clinical
severity?
Albuterol and ipratropium - ANSWER Initial treatment for moderate asthma includes the following
administration of humidified oxygen and the administration of what medication(s)?
Decreased bronchoconstriction
Decreased airway edema
Decreased respiratory effort - ANSWER Anticipated results of the nebulized treatment should include
which of the following improvements for the patient?
Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation - ANSWER If the patient does not improve with medication,
what is your next intervention to ensure oxygenation?
ANSWERS|100% CORRECT|GRADE A+
Asthma - ANSWER Upon assessment, you find the child has retractions, a prolonged expiratory phase, a
lot of wheezing in the chest, and an Sp02 of 92% with high-flow oxygen.
Moderate - ANSWER Based on the presentation of the child, what is your assessment of his clinical
severity?
Albuterol and ipratropium - ANSWER Initial treatment for moderate asthma includes the following
administration of humidified oxygen and the administration of what medication(s)?
Decreased bronchoconstriction
Decreased airway edema
Decreased respiratory effort - ANSWER Anticipated results of the nebulized treatment should include
which of the following improvements for the patient?
Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation - ANSWER If the patient does not improve with medication,
what is your next intervention to ensure oxygenation?
