PALS Cardiac Arrest 2

Question 1

During pediatric CPR, what is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

A single rescuer uses a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for all pediatric patients.

Question 2

A 4-year-old is in ventricular fibrillation. What is the correct initial defibrillation dose?

Accepted Answer

2 J/kg

Answer

The initial defibrillation dose for pediatric patients is 2 J/kg; subsequent doses are 4 J/kg.

Question 3

Which rhythm would you NOT attempt to defibrillate in a pediatric cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

Asystole

Answer

Asystole is a non-shockable rhythm; defibrillation is only indicated for VF and pulseless VT.

Question 4

After delivering an initial 2 J/kg shock in a child with VF, what is the recommended second defibrillation dose?

Accepted Answer

4 J/kg

Answer

Subsequent defibrillation doses are 4 J/kg or higher (up to 10 J/kg or adult max) if the initial dose fails.

Question 5

During pediatric cardiac arrest resuscitation, how soon after defibrillation should CPR be resumed?

Accepted Answer

Immediately after shock delivery

Answer

CPR should be resumed immediately after shock delivery without pausing to check the rhythm or pulse.

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Practice Test