*NURSING > QUESTIONS and ANSWERS > AHA PALS Practice exam (All)
1. A 13-year-old patient with asthma just received oxygen and albuterol via a nebulizer. What is the next most appropriate intervention? A. Administer 0.1 mg/kg of adenosine B. Obtain a blood sampl ... e to evaluate arterial or venous blood gases C. Reassess breath sounds and clinical status D. Repeat the albuterol treatment - ANS-Reassess breath sounds and clinical status 1. A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of breathing, and pale color. The primary assessment reveals that the airway is open and the respiratory rate is 30/min, with crackles heard on auscultation. The cardiac monitor shows sinus tachycardia at a rate of 165/min. The pulse oximeter displays an oxygen saturation of 95% and a pulse rate of 93/min. On the basis of this information, which of the following provides the best interpretation of the oxygen saturation of 95% by pulse oximetry? A. Reliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated B. Reliable; supplementary oxygen should be administered C. Unreliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated D. Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be administered - ANS-Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be administered 10. A 2-year-old child with a 2-day history of a barking cough presents with audible stridor on inspiration, intercostal retractions, and agitation. What is the most appropriate intervention for this child? A. Lay the child flat on a stretcher B. Suction the mouth and nose C. Administer nebulized epinephrine D. Administer inhaled albuterol - ANS-Administer nebulized epinephrine 10. The parents of a 7-year-old child who is undergoing chemotherapy report that the child has been febrile and has not been feeling well, with recent onset of lethargy. Assessment reveals the following: The child is difficult to arouse, with pale color. The child's heart rate is 160/min, respiratory rate is 30/min [Show More]
Last updated: 1 year ago
Preview 5 out of 22 pages
Loading document previews ...
Buy this document to get the full access instantly
Instant Download Access after purchase
Buy NowInstant download
We Accept:
Can't find what you want? Try our AI powered Search
Connected school, study & course
About the document
Uploaded On
Dec 02, 2024
Number of pages
22
Written in
All
This document has been written for:
Uploaded
Dec 02, 2024
Downloads
0
Views
19
Scholarfriends.com Online Platform by Browsegrades Inc. 651N South Broad St, Middletown DE. United States.
We're available through e-mail, Twitter, and live chat.
FAQ
Questions? Leave a message!
Copyright © Scholarfriends · High quality services·