PALS 2021 assessment exam
questions and answers with
solutions best rated a+ latest update
2024/2025
What is the most appropriate precautionary action to minimize gastric inflation
during bag-mask ventilation? - Answer deliver each breath over about 1 sec
What happens to the arterial oxygen level in a child with severe anemia? - Answer
may increase when dissolved oxygen is increased
in a less severe case of upper airway obstruction in a child, what intervention can
relieve obstruction caused by the tongue? - Answer insert an oral airway
a child presents with a barking cough, good air entry during auscultation, a pulse
oximetry reading of 93% on room air, and retractions at rest.
what is the severity of the child's presentation? - Answer moderate croup
, an 8 month old boy is brought to the hospital by his parents. He has a hoarse cry
and barking cough. His mother says that during the night, her son had difficulty
breathing, which has progressively worsened throughout the day.
the infant most likely has what type of respiratory emergency? - Answer Upper
airway obstruction
according to the systematic approach algorithm, what are the correct
assessments to perform during the evaluation phase? - Answer initial, primary,
secondary
the infant is responsive and is breathing.
what is an initial measure that you can perform to maintain his airway? - Answer
sit him up
what are the components of breathing assessment? - Answer lung and airway
sounds
chest expansion and air movement
oxygen saturation
respiratory rate
respiratory effort
questions and answers with
solutions best rated a+ latest update
2024/2025
What is the most appropriate precautionary action to minimize gastric inflation
during bag-mask ventilation? - Answer deliver each breath over about 1 sec
What happens to the arterial oxygen level in a child with severe anemia? - Answer
may increase when dissolved oxygen is increased
in a less severe case of upper airway obstruction in a child, what intervention can
relieve obstruction caused by the tongue? - Answer insert an oral airway
a child presents with a barking cough, good air entry during auscultation, a pulse
oximetry reading of 93% on room air, and retractions at rest.
what is the severity of the child's presentation? - Answer moderate croup
, an 8 month old boy is brought to the hospital by his parents. He has a hoarse cry
and barking cough. His mother says that during the night, her son had difficulty
breathing, which has progressively worsened throughout the day.
the infant most likely has what type of respiratory emergency? - Answer Upper
airway obstruction
according to the systematic approach algorithm, what are the correct
assessments to perform during the evaluation phase? - Answer initial, primary,
secondary
the infant is responsive and is breathing.
what is an initial measure that you can perform to maintain his airway? - Answer
sit him up
what are the components of breathing assessment? - Answer lung and airway
sounds
chest expansion and air movement
oxygen saturation
respiratory rate
respiratory effort
