PALS 2021 Questions and Answers
Rated A
What is the most appropriate precautionary action to minimize gastric inflation during bag-mask
ventilation? ✔✔deliver each breath over about 1 sec
What happens to the arterial
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PALS 2021 Questions and Answers
Rated A
What is the most appropriate precautionary action to minimize gastric inflation during bag-mask
ventilation? ✔✔deliver each breath over about 1 sec
What happens to the arterial oxygen level in a child with severe anemia? ✔✔may increase when
dissolved oxygen is increased
The evaluate-identify-intervene sequence should be continued until ✔✔the child is stable
How can the CPR coach improve CPR quality in a resuscitation event? ✔✔Coach to midrange
targets
Which is true of increased carbon dioxide tension in arterial blood? ✔✔may be caused by
disordered control of breathing
which of the following statements about respiratory failure is true? ✔✔may occur without signs
of respiratory distress
which is most likely to present in a child who has respiratory distress (not respiratory failure)?
✔✔ability to maintain patent airway
which of the following is required to appropriately ventilate a child with a flow-inflating bag?
✔✔tidal volume needs to be delivered at the correct rate
what should be checked to ensure proper function of a bag-mask system? ✔✔the pop-off valve
can be closed
oxygen tubing is connected to the device and the oxygen source
what element of team dynamics describes when a team member needs to correct actions?
✔✔constructive intervention
when may pulse oximetry be inaccurate? ✔✔the displayed heart rate does not correlate with the
child's heart rate
a chest compression fraction of at least 60% is recommended, and a goal of 80% is often
achievable with good teamwork ✔✔60%, 80%
what is the first step for an intubated child whose condition deteriorates? ✔✔support
oxygenation and ventilation
what are the common cause of upper airway obstruction? ✔✔airway swelling
thick secretions
tonsillar hypertrophy (airway swelling)
which anatomical features may contribute to upper airway obstruction in infants? ✔✔large
tongue
large occiput
what are the signs of upper airway
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