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PALS 2021 Exam 2025| Brand New Actual
Questions With Answers
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? - CORRECT-
ANSWER-Upper airway obstruction
according to the systematic approach algorithm, what are the correct
assessments to perform during the evaluation phase? - CORRECT-ANSWER-initial,
primary, secondary
the infant is responsive and is breathing.
what is an initial measure that you can perform to maintain his airway? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-sit him up
what are the components of breathing assessment? - CORRECT-ANSWER-lung
and airway sounds
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chest expansion and air movement
oxygen saturation
respiratory rate
respiratory effort
when calculating the tube size based on the child's age, to avoid injury to the
subglottic area, you should use an endotracheal tube that is: - CORRECT-
ANSWER-half a size smaller than predicted for the child
how do infants initially respond to lower airway obstruction? - CORRECT-
ANSWER-decreased interpleural pressure
the anticipated results of the nebulized treatment should include which of the
following improvements in the patient? - CORRECT-ANSWER-decreased
bronchoconstriction
decreased respiratory effort
decreased airway edema
PALS 2021 Exam 2025| Brand New Actual
Questions With Answers
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? - CORRECT-
ANSWER-Upper airway obstruction
according to the systematic approach algorithm, what are the correct
assessments to perform during the evaluation phase? - CORRECT-ANSWER-initial,
primary, secondary
the infant is responsive and is breathing.
what is an initial measure that you can perform to maintain his airway? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-sit him up
what are the components of breathing assessment? - CORRECT-ANSWER-lung
and airway sounds
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chest expansion and air movement
oxygen saturation
respiratory rate
respiratory effort
when calculating the tube size based on the child's age, to avoid injury to the
subglottic area, you should use an endotracheal tube that is: - CORRECT-
ANSWER-half a size smaller than predicted for the child
how do infants initially respond to lower airway obstruction? - CORRECT-
ANSWER-decreased interpleural pressure
the anticipated results of the nebulized treatment should include which of the
following improvements in the patient? - CORRECT-ANSWER-decreased
bronchoconstriction
decreased respiratory effort
decreased airway edema
