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ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS BLS

The best answer is: all of the above

The best answer is: all of the above

The best answer is: all of the above

Heart rates below 60 (bradycardia) are always a clinical danger.

The best answer is: false

Emergency cesarean section should be done when:

The best answer is: 4 minutes of resuscitation has failed to return spontaneous circulation

A normal respiratory frequency for a 16-month-old child is:

The best answer is: 20-30/minute

Adenosine should be given:

1. 0.1 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 6 mg)

2. in an IV closest to the central circulation

3. by slow IV drip infusion

4. followed immediately by a bolus of IV fluid

The best answer is: (1,2,4)

Patients requiring continuous positive airway pressure therapy (mechanical ventilation and/or CPAP) should:

The best answer is: all of the above

In the unstable, bradycardic pediatric patient, if assisted ventilation with 100% oxygen fails to bring up the heart rate, CPR is recommended.

The best answer is: true

Capillary refill in a properly perfused patient should be:

The best answer is: 2 seconds or less

Would you use a pediatric-specific AED system for a 14-year-old?

The best answer is: No

When 2 or more healthcare providers are performing CPR on an infant, compressions should be done with

The best answer is: The 2 thumb-encircling hand technique

CPR is important before and after defibrillation.

The best answer is: True

CPR should be continued until an automatic external defibrillator or manual defibrillator is available.

The best answer is: True

The infant chest should be compressed by the lone healthcare provider

The best answer is: Using 2 or 3 fingers, just below the nipple line

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ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS BLS

The best answer is: all of the above

The best answer is: all of the above

The best answer is: all of the above

Heart rates below 60 (bradycardia) are always a clinical danger.

The best answer is: false

Emergency cesarean section should be done when:

The best answer is: 4 minutes of resuscitation has failed to return spontaneous circulation

A normal respiratory frequency for a 16-month-old child is:

The best answer is: 20-30/minute

Adenosine should be given: 1. 0.1 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 6 mg) 2. in an IV closest to the central circulation 3. by slow IV drip infusion 4. followed immediately by a bolus of IV fluid

The best answer is: (1,2,4)

Patients requiring continuous positive airway pressure therapy (mechanical ventilation and/or CPAP) should:

The best answer is: all of the above

In the unstable, bradycardic pediatric patient, if assisted ventilation with 100% oxygen fails to bring up the heart rate, CPR is recommended.

The best answer is: true

Capillary refill in a properly perfused patient should be:

The best answer is: 2 seconds or less

Would you use a pediatric-specific AED system for a 14-year-old?

The best answer is: No

When 2 or more healthcare providers are performing CPR on an infant, compressions should be done with

The best answer is: The 2 thumb-encircling hand technique

CPR is important before and after defibrillation.

The best answer is: True

CPR should be continued until an automatic external defibrillator or manual defibrillator is available.

The best answer is: True

The infant chest should be compressed by the lone healthcare provider

The best answer is: Using 2 or 3 fingers, just below the nipple line

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Adenosine should be given:

1. 0.1 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 6 mg)

2. in an IV closest to the central circulation

3. by slow IV drip infusion

4. followed immediately by a bolus of IV fluid