PALS Cardiac Arrest 3

Question 1

A 7-year-old is in cardiac arrest. Two rescuers are present. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio?

Accepted Answer

15:2

Answer

Two-rescuer pediatric CPR uses a 15:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio, unlike the 30:2 for single rescuers or adults.

Question 2

Which of the following is the most common initial cardiac rhythm found in pediatric cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

Asystole/PEA

Answer

Asystole and PEA are the most common arrest rhythms in children, reflecting hypoxia as the primary etiology.

Question 3

During CPR for a child with an advanced airway in place, what is the recommended ventilation rate?

Accepted Answer

1 breath every 6 seconds (10/min)

Answer

With an advanced airway, deliver asynchronous ventilations at 1 breath every 6 seconds (10 breaths/min) without pausing compressions.

Question 4

Amiodarone is being considered for a child in refractory VF. What is the correct IV/IO dose?

Accepted Answer

5 mg/kg

Answer

Amiodarone 5 mg/kg IV/IO is the PALS dose for shock-refractory VF or pulseless VT.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the correct depth of chest compressions in a school-age child (not infant)?

Accepted Answer

At least 1.5 inches (about one-third AP chest diameter)

Answer

For children, compress at least one-third the anterior-posterior chest diameter, approximately 2 inches (5 cm).

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Practice Test