Aha Pals Practice Exam Questions And Answers

27. CPR is in progress on a 10-month-old infant who was unresponsive and not breathing, with no palpable pulse. A cardiac monitor is applied, and sinus bradycardia at a rate of 42/min is noted. CPR is resumed, and vascular access is obtained. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention? A. Epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg IO/IV B. Atropine 0.5 mg/kg IO/IV C. Amiodarone 5 mg/kg IO/IV D. Lidocaine 1 mg/kg IO/IV {Ans: Epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg IO/IV}16. An alert toddler presents with a barking cough, moderate stridor, and moderate retractions. The child's color is pink. What is the most appropriate initial intervention? A. Obtain a chest radiograph B. Administer nebulized epinephrine C. Prepare for a surgical airway D. Use an epinephrine autoinjector {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, blood pressure is 76/45 mm Hg, capillary refill time is 5 to 6 seconds, and temperature is 103°F (39.4°C). What is the