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Laboratory tests are ordered for a child who has been vomiting for 3 days and is diaphoretic, tachypneic,
lethargic and pale. Which test would the provider use to determine the adequacy of oxygen delivery? -
✔✔Lactate
A provider is forming an initial impression of a child using the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT). During
which step of the PAT may the provider use the mnemonic TICLS to assess the patient? - ✔✔Appearance
A child being cared for in the pediatric telemetry unit suddenly displays the following ECG waveform. The
provider prepares to intervene because the child is demonstrating which type of arrhythmia? -
✔✔Supraventricular tachycardia
A 2-year-old child of unknown weight arrives at the emergency department in cardiac arrest. When
preparing to administer medications, which action would be appropriate for the team to take? -
✔✔Estimate weight using a length-based resuscitation tape.
A 9-year-old patient is presenting with decreased breath sounds, bradycardia, slowed respiratory rate
and a low O2 saturation level. The provider interprets these findings as indicating which condition? -
✔✔Respiratory failure
A 5-year-old child with a history of a chronic neuromuscular disease is experiencing respiratory distress.
The child is breathing spontaneously and receiving supplemental oxygen. Which additional intervention
is a critical component of airway management for this patient? - ✔✔Airway clearance
An 8-year-old child being treated in the emergency department has significant respiratory distress. The
child also exhibits hives, wheezing, angioedema, tachycardia and tachypnea. The parents state that the
child, who is allergic to peanuts, had eaten some popcorn that had peanuts in it. The team initiates care,
preparing to administer which agent first? - ✔✔Epinephrine
A 12-lead ECG is ordered for a child complaining of a "racing heart." When placing the electrodes on the
child, at which location would the lead for V4 be placed? - ✔✔Fifth intercostal space at midclavicular
line, left side