Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Practice Test

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• In pediatric pulmonary embolism arrest, which statement about thrombolysis is correct?
• Which of the following is one of the Hs in reversible causes of pediatric arrest?
• Which finding best indicates improvement after fluid boluses?
• What is the recommended treatment for acute hypoglycemia?
• What is the recommended immediate treatment for tension pneumothorax?
• Why is rapid sequence of defibrillation important in pediatric arrest?
• What are the primary signs of pediatric cardiac arrest that necessitate immediate CPR?
• What is the primary diagnostic test for assessing the severity of respiratory problems in children?
• Which term describes irregular or patchy discoloration of the skin which may be caused by hypoxemia, hypovolemia, or shock?
• Which sign may indicate return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) during resuscitation?
• Which measurements are used to assess tissue perfusion after ROSC?
• What is the target end-tidal CO2 during pediatric CPR?
• A pulse check should be attempted for no longer than how many seconds?
• What is the primary purpose of post-arrest quality improvement in pediatric teams?
• Why is intraosseous access often preferred during pediatric resuscitation?
• What is the primary aim of post-arrest debriefing?
• Which arterial blood gas value tells us about the acid-base balance?
• Which statement correctly describes the energy for first and subsequent shocks in pediatric defibrillation?
• During pediatric CPR, rhythm checks are performed at what interval?
• Which drug is indicated as part of the management of pediatric resuscitation for asystole?
• In PALS, what is the initial algorithm branch for a child with no pulse and apnea?
• What is the primary objective of post-cardiac arrest care?
• Which ABCDE category corresponds to circulation problems such as weak pulses, hypotension, or bradycardia?
• What is the recommended action if IV access is not achieved promptly during pediatric arrest?
• What is the recommended order of steps at the start of a pediatric resuscitation scenario?
• What is the blood pressure management goal typical after ROSC in pediatric patients?
• What is the maximum single dose of epinephrine during pediatric cardiac arrest?
• What is the recommended amiodarone dose for pediatric refractory VF/pVT?
• After achieving ROSC in a pediatric patient, what is the primary focus of care?
• After ROSC, when are vasopressors recommended to be used in pediatric patients?
• What is the maximum per-dose amount of atropine in pediatric bradycardia resuscitation?
• If a tension pneumothorax is suspected during pediatric arrest, what is the recommended action?
• In pediatric resuscitation for patients with congenital heart disease, which approach may be considered early to support circulation?
• What is the primary goal of high-quality pediatric CPR?
• When using cuffed endotracheal tubes in children, how should the size be adjusted compared to uncuffed sizes?
• Which statement about the timing of defibrillation in pediatric arrest is true?
• Which medication class is associated with an increased risk of torsades de pointes?
• With an advanced airway in place during pediatric CPR, how many breaths per minute should be delivered?
• How does capnography assist in determining CPR quality?
• In pediatric CPR, what is the upper end of the recommended chest compression rate (per minute)?
• What is the role of waveform capnography during pediatric CPR?
• What is the first-line energy dose for defibrillation in a 5 kg infant?
• What does the AVPU scale stand for in pediatric assessment?
• After ROSC, what oxygenation target is typically recommended for pediatric patients?
• Which pulse site is the recommended site to palpate for a pulse in an infant during resuscitation?
• Which infant CPR technique is used when there are two rescuers?
• Which option best describes a key metric used to assess the effectiveness of CPR?
• What is the primary purpose of post-resuscitation debriefing?
• How should ventilation be delivered to avoid hyperventilation during pediatric CPR?
• Which arterial blood gas value indicates whether ventilation is adequate?
• When assessing circulation in pediatric resuscitation, is it sufficient to assess only central pulses?
• What atropine dosing is suggested for pediatric symptomatic bradycardia with poor perfusion?
• What is the compression-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing pediatric CPR?
• What is the dose for endotracheal epinephrine in pediatric arrest?
• During pediatric CPR decision criteria, a pulse rate of less than what value with signs of poor perfusion indicates CPR should be initiated?
• What role does ECMO/ECPR play in pediatric cardiac arrest?
• What is the recommended approach when pulmonary embolism is suspected in a pediatric arrest?
• How should pads be placed for an infant during defibrillation?
• What is the maximum total amiodarone dose in mg/kg for pediatric arrest?
• Which resuscitation equipment should be readily available on the pediatric resuscitation cart?
• Naloxone can be administered to pediatric patients in overdose resuscitation via which routes?
• Which devices can provide continuous chest compressions during long resuscitation efforts?
• How should suspected hypovolemia be addressed in pediatric resuscitation?
• After ROSC, what blood pressure target should be aimed for in pediatrics?
• Which of the following statements about rhythm checks and defibrillation during pediatric CPR is correct?
• Which method is used to monitor cardiovascular perfusion after ROSC?
• In the ABCDE approach, which category covers breathing problems such as apnea or increased work of breathing?
• Is lidocaine recommended for endotracheal administration in pediatric arrests?
• When should advanced airway management be considered during pediatric CPR?
• What is the initial clue suggesting hypovolemia as a cause of arrest?
• What is the IV/IO dose of epinephrine for pediatric arrest?
• The endotracheal epinephrine dose is how many times greater than the IV/IO dose?
• Which arterial blood gas value indicates whether oxygenation is adequate?
• What is the standard amiodarone dose for pediatric shock-refractory VT/VF?
• In pediatric chest trauma with shock, which emergent condition should be considered?
• What is the compression-ventilation ratio for two rescuers performing pediatric CPR?
• In the seriously ill or injured child, arterial lactate level can __________ as a result of tissue hypoxia and anaerobic metabolism.
• What is the recommended glucose management strategy after pediatric cardiac arrest?
• Which of the following is included in the Hs and Ts etiologies for pediatric cardiac arrest?
• What is the most common cause of pediatric hypovolemic shock worldwide?
• Which action best helps maintain high-quality CPR during defibrillation pauses?
• What is the first action if asystole is visualized on the monitor?
• What are the main roles typically assigned on a pediatric resuscitation team?
• What energy dose should be used for subsequent shocks in pediatric defibrillation?
• Agonal breathing is best described as?
• Should trauma be considered as a potential cause of pulseless arrest in pediatric patients?
• What is the recommended approach to suspected pulmonary embolism causing arrest in a child?
• What is the reversing agent for opioid-induced respiratory depression?
• How often should pediatric resuscitation simulations and debriefings be conducted to maintain proficiency?
• What is the recommended approach to weight-based drug dosing during pediatric resuscitation?
• Which infant CPR technique is used when there are two rescuers?
• When should amiodarone be considered during pediatric arrest?
• During pediatric CPR, the chest compression depth is approximately proportional to which measurement?
• What concentration of epinephrine is used for IV/IO dosing in pediatric arrest?
• What is the recommended chest compression rate for pediatric CPR?
• When is intraosseous access preferred in pediatric arrest?
• In pediatric cardiac arrest, for which rhythm is defibrillation indicated?
• During pediatric CPR, how often should pulse checks be performed?
• Which of the following is a reversible cause listed under Ts for pediatric arrest?
• What is the recommended oxygen strategy during pediatric resuscitation to balance tissue oxygen delivery?
• How often should epinephrine be given during pediatric CPR?
• During defibrillation in pediatric CPR, which practice should be avoided to maintain safety?
• What are common pitfalls that reduce pediatric CPR effectiveness?
• What is a key consideration when managing a pediatric arrest in a resource-limited setting?
• Hypovolemic shock reduces stroke volume mainly due to a decrease in which parameter?
• What is the role of oxygenation targets in pediatric resuscitation?
• For two rescuers performing pediatric CPR, what is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio?
• In a child in arrest with suspected tension pneumothorax, what is the immediate action?
• What energy should be used for subsequent shocks in pediatric defibrillation?
• Capillary refill time indicative of shock is described as which?
• After pediatric ROSC, how should blood glucose be managed?
• With an advanced airway in place, how are ventilations delivered during CPR?
• In an infant, which pulse palpation site is recommended for rapid assessment during resuscitation?
• During defibrillation, where should the electrode pads be placed?
• Bluish discoloration of the hands and feet commonly seen during the newborn period is known as?
• What is the role of post-arrest debriefing?
• Sinus arrhythmia in children is characterized by which pattern?
• What is the standard magnesium dose for torsades de pointes in pediatrics?
• Transcutaneous pacing in pediatric arrest is most appropriate in which scenario?
• During pediatric CPR, how often should rhythm checks be performed?
• What is the first action when you witness a pediatric collapse suspected of cardiac arrest?
• Which skin color change indicates low tissue perfusion and low oxygen?
• During the secondary assessment after primary survey, which component identifies important aspects of the presenting complaint?
• Which statement best describes decisions about goals of care during a pediatric arrest?
• In the Glasgow Coma Scale for children, if the patient is intubated or preverbal, which response is most important for neurologic assessment?
• Which physical signs suggest tension pneumothorax in a child with pulseless arrest?
• In congenital heart disease, resuscitation may require adjustments due to shunt physiology. Which statement is true?
• Transcutaneous pacing should be considered in pediatric arrest under which condition?
• During suspected pediatric arrest, within how many seconds should you check for a pulse?
• Which of the following signs indicates good perfusion during pediatric resuscitation?
• Which practice is essential for high-quality pediatric CPR?
• What is the general approach to temperature management after pediatric ROSC?
• How should oxygen be managed during pediatric resuscitation?
• Which ABCDE category includes significant hypothermia, bleeding, petechiae, or purpura consistent with septic shock or coagulation problems?
• What is pulseless electrical activity (PEA) and how is it treated in pediatric resuscitation?
• Which compensatory mechanism can be altered to maintain cardiac output when preload is decreased?
• During pediatric CPR, chest compressions should depress the chest to at least what fraction of the chest's anteroposterior diameter?
• What are the key components of post-arrest care in pediatric patients?
• Which sign is observed in the circulation domain during pediatric hypovolemic shock?
• Which rhythm is non-shockable in pediatric resuscitation?
• What is a common pediatric poisoning scenario that can cause arrest, and how is it treated?
• Which rhythm is considered shockable and should prompt defibrillation when identified during pediatric resuscitation?
• Which ECG finding is a major sign of hyperkalemia?
• How should you confirm placement of an endotracheal tube during pediatric CPR?
• What is the role of arterial blood gas in pediatric cardiac arrest management?
• To determine if the patient has respiratory acidosis, which test must be performed?
• In pediatric cardiac arrest, when is defibrillation indicated?
• True or False: A low hemoglobin (anemia) may make it harder to detect cyanosis in a critically ill child.
• In pediatric arrest, when should intraosseous access be used?
• A decrease in systolic blood pressure from baseline by how many mm Hg may indicate the development of shock?
• Which skin finding is commonly observed with pediatric hypovolemic shock?
• In children, normal blood glucose should be greater than what value to avoid hypoglycemia?
• Agonal breathing during a pediatric cardiac event indicates?
• Which resuscitation rhythm is considered shockable in pediatric arrests?
• Capnography during pediatric CPR provides information most closely related to which physiologic parameter?
• Within the ABCDE framework, which category includes decreased level of consciousness or unresponsiveness?
• After CPR, which intervention is most important if hypovolemia is suspected?
• What are the most common recognizable signs of pediatric cardiac arrest?
• What is the recommended defibrillation pad placement in pediatric patients?
• If an advanced airway is in place during pediatric CPR, how many breaths per minute are recommended, and how are they paced relative to compressions?
• What is the recommended volume for isotonic crystalloid boluses in suspected pediatric hypovolemia?
• When should a pediatric patient be intubated during CPR?
• How should pads be placed for a child or older infant during defibrillation?
• What is the recommended treatment for cardiac tamponade?
• Is lidocaine used in pediatric cardiac arrest? If yes, what dose?
• In pediatric post-arrest care, is targeted temperature management recommended?
• Which monitoring modality is commonly used in post-arrest pediatric patients?
• Which of the following is a major sign of hypokalemia?
• Pupil response to light is an indicator of which brain function?
• What is the most common cause of pediatric cardiac arrest?
• Normal capillary refill time in children is ___________.
• Which of the following is NOT typically included in the Hs and Ts etiologies of pediatric cardiac arrest?
• How does drowning-related pediatric arrest differ in management?
• What method is used to confirm endotracheal tube placement during pediatric CPR?
• Capnography during pediatric CPR is used for which primary purposes?
• Which rhythm is described as a flatline on the monitor with no blood flow?
• Which pulse site is NOT appropriate for an infant during pulse assessment?
• How does pediatric resuscitation differ from adult resuscitation in defibrillation energy dosing?
• How is symptomatic bradycardia with poor perfusion managed in pediatric resuscitation?
• What is the recommended approach to family presence during pediatric CPR?
• What safety considerations should be used when delivering defibrillation to a child?
• Which formula approximates endotracheal tube size for uncuffed tubes in pediatric patients?
• What is the initial IV/IO bolus dose of amiodarone in pediatric cardiac arrest?
• What is the primary goal of rapid sequence of defibrillation in pediatric arrest?
• In hemorrhagic hypovolemic shock, if crystalloids do not yield adequate improvement, which intervention is indicated?
• Which chest compression technique is preferred for a child >1 year when two rescuers are present?
• Which sign must be present to start CPR according to guidelines?
• What is the reversing agent for benzodiazepines?
• What is the standard dosing for packed red blood cells in refractory hemorrhagic hypovolemic shock?
• What is the initial defibrillation energy dose for a pediatric patient?
• Which option best describes ECMO/ECPR prerequisites for pediatric arrest?
• The statement 'When cerebral hypoxia develops gradually, the neurologic signs are the same as when severe cerebral hypoxia develops suddenly' is true or false?
• How does neonatal cardiac arrest differ from older pediatric arrest in terms of etiology and priorities?
• Which is a goal of the respiratory system management in post-cardiac arrest care?
• Which arterial blood gas value is used to determine if the source of an acid-base disturbance is respiratory or metabolic?
• Normal arterial lactate value range is within which interval?
• What is the depth target for pediatric chest compressions?
• Which statement about amiodarone dosing for pediatric refractory VF/pVT is correct?
• How can congenital heart disease alter resuscitation strategy in pediatric arrest?
• Compression depth of at least one third applies to which pediatric group?
• Why is continuous quality improvement important after pediatric resuscitation?
• What is a key metric for measuring CPR quality?
• What is the correct IV/IO epinephrine dose and interval during pediatric resuscitation?
• In pediatric resuscitation, which single criterion most clearly indicates that CPR should be started?
• What is the recommended epinephrine dose during pediatric cardiac arrest?
• Which ECG changes are associated with coronary thrombosis during pulseless electrical activity in a child?
• Which ETCO2 change is commonly associated with ROSC?
• If IV/IO access is not available, what is the endotracheal epinephrine dose for pediatric resuscitation?
• If amiodarone is unavailable, which drug may be used as an alternative in refractory VF/pVT in children?
• What is the depth target for infant chest compressions?
• Which monitoring method is used to verify proper airway placement and monitor ventilation during post-cardiac arrest care?
• In pediatric resuscitation, how does the presence of congenital heart disease influence the approach to ROSC?
• What is the recommended atropine dose for symptomatic bradycardia in pediatric patients?
• For a single rescuer performing pediatric CPR, what is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio?
• How many initial boluses are typically recommended during resuscitation?
• Bluish discoloration of the hands and feet seen beyond the newborn period is called?
• What fluid resuscitation strategy is commonly used for pediatric arrest due to hypovolemia?
• What is the standard minimum fluid bolus dose for isotonic crystalloid in pediatric hypovolemic shock?
• During pediatric arrest, what should guide decisions about continuing resuscitation when directives exist?
• If a shockable rhythm is identified during pediatric resuscitation, what is the recommended immediate action?
• Which physical finding is commonly present in cardiac tamponade?
• In hypothermia, warming measures should raise core temperature above what threshold as soon as possible?
• In pediatric CPR, what is the correct single-rescuer compression-to-breath ratio?
• What is the recommended management for suspected cardiac tamponade during pediatric arrest?
• What is the recommended action if airway compromise persists or ventilation remains inadequate after basic maneuvers?
• What is the standard initial defibrillation dose for pediatric resuscitation?
• In pediatric arrest, amiodarone is considered in which scenario?
• How is pediatric cardiac tamponade suspected and managed in arrest?
• What is the first action to take when you find a child who is unresponsive with no normal breathing?
• In the ABCDE approach, which category covers airway issues such as obstruction?
• Blue discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes is called?
• Which statement best describes the initial management of pediatric asystole during resuscitation?
• What is the recommended action if a tension pneumothorax is suspected during pediatric arrest?
• How long should each rescue breath last during pediatric CPR?
• Which action is essential to address hypoxia during pediatric cardiac arrest?
• In pediatric CPR, what is the lower end of the recommended chest compression rate (per minute)?
• What is the recommended chest compression depth for infants and children during CPR?
• Which factor predisposes certain children to intravascular thrombosis and possible pulmonary embolism?