AHA PALS EXAM ACTUAL EXAM | QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | LATEST VERSION | VERIFIED ANSWERS

AHA PALS EXAM ACTUAL EXAM | QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | LATEST VERSION |
VERIFIED ANSWERS

1. 1. A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of breathing, and pale color.The primary
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assessment reveals that the airway is open and
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therespiratoryrateis30/min,withcracklesheardonauscultation.Thecardiac monitor shows sinus tachycardia
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at a rate of 165/min.The pulse oximeter displaysanoxygen saturationof95% anda pulse rate of93/min.Onthe
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basis of this information, which of the following provides the best interpretation of the oxygen saturation of
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95% by pulse oximetry?
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A. Reliable;nosupplementaryoxygenisindicatedB.Reliable;supplementary oxygen should be administered
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C. Unreliable;no supplementary oxygen is indicated i i i i i




D. Unreliable;supplementaryoxygen shouldbeadministered i i i i i




..ANS>>Unreliable;sup- plementary oxygen should be administered
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2. 2. A 3-year-old child was recently diagnosed with leukemia and has been treatedwith chemotherapy.The
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child presents with lethargy and a high fever. Heart rate is 195/min, respiratory rate is 36/min, blood pressure is
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,85/40 mm Hg, and capillary refill time is less than 2 seconds.What is the child's most likely condition?
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A. Septic shock i




B. Hypovolemicshock i




C. Significant bradycardia i




D. Cardiogenic shock i




..ANS>>Septic shock i i




3. 3.A2-week-oldinfantpresentswithirritabilityandahistoryofpoorfeeding. Blood pressure is 55/40 mm
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Hg.What term describes this infant's blood pressure?
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A. Hypotensive

B. Normal

C. Hypertensive

D. Compensated
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4. 4.During a resuscitation attempt,the team leader orders an initial dose of epinephrine at 0.1 mg/kg to be
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given 10.What should the team member do?
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A. Administer the drug as ordered i i i i




B. Administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrine i i i i




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, C. Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
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D. Refuse to administer the drug
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..ANS>>Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
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5. 5.Which of the following is a characteristic of respiratory failure?
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A. Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
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