PALS PRE ASSESSMENT 1 EXAM
Questions and Answers
1.While performing a rapid assessment on a child, the nurse
notes skin mottling and life-threatening bleeding. Which
action should the nurse take first?
Collect the patient's vital
signs. Attempt to stop the
bleeding.
Call for additional help.
Administer a fluid bolus.
ANS Attempt to stop the bleeding.
2.After participating in a resuscitation event in which the
pediatric patient did not survive, you are feeling very stressed
and having difficulty with daily activities. What is the best
action to help you cope with the stress?
Consider a referral to a qualified mental health
professional. Speak to your supervisor about your
feelings.
Debrief with your co-workers to identify changes that could be
made to improve future outcomes.
Take some time off to alleviate your stress.
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, ANS Consider a referral to a qualified mental health professional.
3.While performing CPR on a 7-month-old infant, the team
leader reminds the compressor to maintain appropriate chest
compression depth. The team mem- ber understands
compressions should be delivered at about which depth?
½
inch 1
inch
1½ inches
2 inches
ANS 1½ inches
4.While conducting a rapid assessment, the healthcare
provider notes the patient appears unresponsive. What is the
provider's next initial action?
Start CPR.
Prepare to intubate the
patient. Attach 12-lead
electrocardiography.
Check for responsiveness.
ANS Check for responsiveness.
5.The pediatric clinical team is caring for a pediatric patient in
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Questions and Answers
1.While performing a rapid assessment on a child, the nurse
notes skin mottling and life-threatening bleeding. Which
action should the nurse take first?
Collect the patient's vital
signs. Attempt to stop the
bleeding.
Call for additional help.
Administer a fluid bolus.
ANS Attempt to stop the bleeding.
2.After participating in a resuscitation event in which the
pediatric patient did not survive, you are feeling very stressed
and having difficulty with daily activities. What is the best
action to help you cope with the stress?
Consider a referral to a qualified mental health
professional. Speak to your supervisor about your
feelings.
Debrief with your co-workers to identify changes that could be
made to improve future outcomes.
Take some time off to alleviate your stress.
1/
14
, ANS Consider a referral to a qualified mental health professional.
3.While performing CPR on a 7-month-old infant, the team
leader reminds the compressor to maintain appropriate chest
compression depth. The team mem- ber understands
compressions should be delivered at about which depth?
½
inch 1
inch
1½ inches
2 inches
ANS 1½ inches
4.While conducting a rapid assessment, the healthcare
provider notes the patient appears unresponsive. What is the
provider's next initial action?
Start CPR.
Prepare to intubate the
patient. Attach 12-lead
electrocardiography.
Check for responsiveness.
ANS Check for responsiveness.
5.The pediatric clinical team is caring for a pediatric patient in
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