Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) module Quiz

Which of the following is the most common cause of pediatric cardiac arrest?

• Respiratory failure

• Trauma

• Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

• Sepsis

During pediatric resuscitation, what is the recommended compression depth for adolescents and children with a sternum diameter > 5 cm?

• At least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters)

• At least 1.5 inches (4 centimeters)

• At least 2 inches (5 centimeters)

• At least 2.5 inches (6.5 centimeters)

Which of the following is NOT a component of the PALS systematic approach to pediatric assessment?

• Circulation

• Airway

• Disability

• Thirst

What is the recommended dose of amiodarone for pediatric patients with shock-refractory ventricular fibrillation (VF) or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT)?

• 1 mg/kg

• 5 mg/kg

• 10 mg/kg

• 25 mg/kg

When performing endotracheal intubation in pediatric patients, what is the preferred method to confirm correct tube placement?

• Auscultation of breath sounds

• Chest X-ray

• End-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) detection

• Ultrasound imaging

Which of the following ECG findings is consistent with a diagnosis of pulseless electrical activity (PEA)?

• Narrow complex tachycardia

• Irregular rhythm with varying QRS complexes

• Absence of electrical activity with organized mechanical activity

• Rapid, irregular rhythm with no discernible P waves

What is the recommended dose of atropine for pediatric patients with symptomatic bradycardia?

• 0.1 mg/kg

• 0.5 mg/kg

• 1 mg/kg

• 0.01 mg/kg

In pediatric cardiac arrest, what is the recommended maximum interval between rhythm analyses during CPR?

• 60 seconds

• 90 seconds

• 120 seconds

• 180 seconds

Which of the following is a potential complication of intraosseous (IO) access in pediatric patients?

• Bradycardia

• Compartment syndrome

• Hypernatremia

• Metabolic alkalosis

What is the recommended approach to managing shock in pediatric patients during resuscitation?

• Fluid bolus therapy followed by vasopressor administration

• Immediate initiation of vasopressor therapy

• Avoidance of vasoactive medications until after fluid resuscitation

• Fluid restriction followed by diuretic therapy