PEDIATRIC RESUSCITATION PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND FULL SOLUTIONS
●● How long should assessing for breathing and checking for a pulse
take?
Answer: No longer than 10 seconds
●● If the AED indicates no shock advised, what should be the next
action?
Answer: Start chest compressions
●● What is the compression-to-breath ratio for 1- and 2-rescuer CPR for
children and infants?
Answer: 1-rescuer, 30:2; 2-rescuer, 15:2
●● Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. Does this patient need immediate intervention?
Answer: Yes
●● Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. What is the patient's appearance?
Answer: Awake
, ●● Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. What is the patient's work of breathing?
Answer: Increased work of breathing
●● Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. What is this patient's color?
Answer: Pale
●● Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. Does
this patient need immediate intervention?
Answer: No
●● Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What
is the patient's appearance?
Answer: Increased interaction
●● Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What
is the patient's work of breathing?
Answer: Normal
●● Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What
is this patient's color?
Answer: Pink mucous membranes