CPR - Certified Paramedic Response Pediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation Questions and Answers

Question 1

Two paramedics are resuscitating a 5-year-old child in cardiac arrest. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio they should use?

Accepted Answer

15:2

Answer

30:2

Answer

3:1

Answer

100 compressions with 1 breath every 6 seconds

Question 2

You are treating an 18-month-old in ventricular fibrillation. What is the recommended initial energy dose for defibrillation?

Accepted Answer

2 J/kg

Answer

0.5 J/kg

Answer

8 J/kg

Answer

A standard adult dose of 200 J

Question 3

A paramedic is preparing to administer intravenous epinephrine to a 22-pound (10 kg) child in asystole. Which of the following is the correct dose and concentration?

Accepted Answer

0.1 mg of 1:10,000 solution

Answer

1 mg of 1:1,000 solution

Answer

0.1 mg of 1:1,000 solution

Answer

1 mg of 1:10,000 solution

Question 4

During the resuscitation of a newborn, the baby remains apneic with a heart rate of 45 beats per minute despite effective positive-pressure ventilation. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Begin chest compressions.

Answer

Administer a fluid bolus of 20 mL/kg.

Answer

Intubate immediately.

Answer

Administer atropine 0.02 mg/kg.

Question 5

Which of the following is the most common initial cause of cardiac arrest in infants and children?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory failure or shock

Answer

Primary cardiac arrhythmia

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Traumatic injury

Answer

Congenital heart defects

Question 6

A paramedic is performing CPR on a 4-year-old child. To ensure high-quality compressions, what is the recommended compression depth?

Accepted Answer

At least one-third the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest

Answer

At least one-fourth the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest

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At least one-half the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest

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A depth of at least 3 inches (7.5 cm)