EPLS EXAM GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS AND 100%
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A semiconscious child needs BMV. What must you do first?
- answer-Insert an NGT
Absolute lower limit of systolic Bp in a neonate?
- answer-50 (13)
Adequate renal perfusion is indicated by what urinary output in an infant?
- answer-2 mls/kg/hr
Are fever and leucocytosis part of DKA?
- answer-Leucocytosis yes, but not fever.
By what age has weight doubled since birth?
- answer-Six months (4)
By what time after birth has the expected or "acceptable" saturation level reached
90%?
- answer-Ten minutes
Define DKA
- answer-Ph<7.3, HCO3 < 15, glucose >11,
And unwell eg vomiting
Define respiratory failure
- answer-In air, a failure to keep PaO2 > 9kpa, or PaCO2 < 6.5kpa.
Describe a simple relationship between minimum and maximum figures
- answer-100 more or less
Describe two unpleasant side effects of adenosine.
- answer-Sense of doom
Intense bronchospasm
, EPLS defines two maximum heart rates, one for infants and one for older children.
What are the limits?
- answer-180/160 (44)
EPLS defines two minimum heart rates, one for infants and one for older children.
What are the limits?
- answer-80/60 (44)
Formula for lower limit of systolic Bp in a child aged 1-10 yrs
- answer-70 + ( age x 2 ) (13)
Give four indications for callciun
- answer-Hypocalcaemia
Ca Chanel blocker OD
Hyperkalaemia
Hypermagnassaemia
Give one precaution in using bicarbonate in resuscitation
- answer-Inactivates adrenalin e(54). In general precede and follow bicarbonate
with a flush.
Give seven causes of hyperkalaemia?
- answer-Haemolysis and blood transfusions.
Tumour lysis ( and re feeding )
Excessive intake of K or a K sparing agent.
Acidosis
Adrenal insufficiency
Renal failure
Give six causes of hypokalaemia.
- answer-Remember K can exit via GI or kidney, or be pumped into cells
So Insufficient intake
Renal, via
Diuretics, excess mineralocorticoids, volume depletion
Excessive salbutamol
GI loss
Give three causes of distributive shock
- answer-Anaphylaxis
Sepsis
VERIFIED ANSWERS | GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED PASS!!
A semiconscious child needs BMV. What must you do first?
- answer-Insert an NGT
Absolute lower limit of systolic Bp in a neonate?
- answer-50 (13)
Adequate renal perfusion is indicated by what urinary output in an infant?
- answer-2 mls/kg/hr
Are fever and leucocytosis part of DKA?
- answer-Leucocytosis yes, but not fever.
By what age has weight doubled since birth?
- answer-Six months (4)
By what time after birth has the expected or "acceptable" saturation level reached
90%?
- answer-Ten minutes
Define DKA
- answer-Ph<7.3, HCO3 < 15, glucose >11,
And unwell eg vomiting
Define respiratory failure
- answer-In air, a failure to keep PaO2 > 9kpa, or PaCO2 < 6.5kpa.
Describe a simple relationship between minimum and maximum figures
- answer-100 more or less
Describe two unpleasant side effects of adenosine.
- answer-Sense of doom
Intense bronchospasm
, EPLS defines two maximum heart rates, one for infants and one for older children.
What are the limits?
- answer-180/160 (44)
EPLS defines two minimum heart rates, one for infants and one for older children.
What are the limits?
- answer-80/60 (44)
Formula for lower limit of systolic Bp in a child aged 1-10 yrs
- answer-70 + ( age x 2 ) (13)
Give four indications for callciun
- answer-Hypocalcaemia
Ca Chanel blocker OD
Hyperkalaemia
Hypermagnassaemia
Give one precaution in using bicarbonate in resuscitation
- answer-Inactivates adrenalin e(54). In general precede and follow bicarbonate
with a flush.
Give seven causes of hyperkalaemia?
- answer-Haemolysis and blood transfusions.
Tumour lysis ( and re feeding )
Excessive intake of K or a K sparing agent.
Acidosis
Adrenal insufficiency
Renal failure
Give six causes of hypokalaemia.
- answer-Remember K can exit via GI or kidney, or be pumped into cells
So Insufficient intake
Renal, via
Diuretics, excess mineralocorticoids, volume depletion
Excessive salbutamol
GI loss
Give three causes of distributive shock
- answer-Anaphylaxis
Sepsis
