CPR Pediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation 2

Question 1

A neonate is born at 36 weeks gestation and is apneic after initial stimulation. What is the correct initial ventilation rate using a bag-mask device?

Accepted Answer

40-60 breaths/min

Answer

20-25 breaths/min

Answer

30-35 breaths/min

Answer

60-80 breaths/min

Question 2

In pediatric resuscitation, which IV/IO fluid bolus volume is recommended for a child in hypovolemic shock?

Accepted Answer

20 mL/kg

Answer

5 mL/kg

Answer

10 mL/kg

Answer

40 mL/kg

Question 3

During neonatal resuscitation, chest compressions are indicated when the heart rate remains below what threshold despite 30 seconds of adequate PPV?

Accepted Answer

60 bpm

Answer

40 bpm

Answer

80 bpm

Answer

100 bpm

Question 4

A 4-year-old child in cardiac arrest has a shockable rhythm. What is the correct initial defibrillation dose?

Accepted Answer

2 J/kg

Answer

0.5 J/kg

Answer

1 J/kg

Answer

4 J/kg

Question 5

In the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), which three components are evaluated?

Accepted Answer

Appearance, Work of breathing, Circulation to skin

Answer

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Answer

Mental status, Perfusion, Oxygen saturation

Answer

Heart rate, Respiratory rate, Blood pressure

Question 6

A newborn requires epinephrine during resuscitation. What is the correct IV/IO dose?

Accepted Answer

0.01-0.03 mg/kg of 1:10,000

Answer

0.001-0.003 mg/kg of 1:1,000

Answer

0.1-0.3 mg/kg of 1:10,000

Answer

0.5 mg/kg of 1:10,000

Question 7

Which finding in a pediatric patient most strongly indicates impending respiratory failure requiring immediate intervention?

Accepted Answer

Head bobbing with each breath

Answer

Mild tachycardia

Answer

Nasal flaring only

Answer

Occasional expiratory wheezing