PEARS Stabilization Skills

Question 1

What is the priority when stabilizing a child with respiratory failure?

Accepted Answer

Ensure adequate oxygen and ventilation

Answer

Start IV fluids immediately

Answer

Administer antibiotics

Answer

Check blood glucose

Question 2

What tool is used to deliver positive pressure ventilation to a pediatric patient?

Accepted Answer

Bag-valve-mask (BVM)

Answer

Nebulizer

Answer

Oxygen tent

Answer

Suction catheter

Question 3

What is a key step in managing a child with shock?

Accepted Answer

Give isotonic fluid bolus

Answer

Administer diuretics

Answer

Limit fluids

Answer

Monitor urine output first

Question 4

Which position can help improve breathing in a child with respiratory distress?

Accepted Answer

Upright or sniffing position

Answer

Supine

Answer

Left lateral

Answer

Prone

Question 5

What is the best method to deliver oxygen to a stable child with mild respiratory distress?

Accepted Answer

Nasal cannula

Answer

Ventilator

Answer

Bag-valve-mask

Answer

Oropharyngeal airway

Question 6

How do you confirm effective chest compressions in pediatric CPR?

Accepted Answer

Chest rise and palpable pulse

Answer

Flat chest wall

Answer

Pupil dilation

Answer

Skin flushing