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This patient would likely have an increase in pulse rate in response to atropine therapy.

true false

Atropine may increase the heart rate by:

accelerating the sinus node discharge rate blocking increased vagal tone enhancing conduction through the A-V node all of the above

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The majority of young patients presenting with stable broad (wide) QRS tachycardia have:

transient atrial fibrillation broad QRS supraventricular tachycardia (i.e. Wolff Parkinson White syndrome) ventricular tachycardia transient heart block

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ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS

The best answer is: false

The best answer is: all of the above

The best answer is: broad QRS supraventricular tachycardia (i.e. Wolff Parkinson White syndrome)

The best answer is: true

Precordial thump is no longer recommended for VT or VF.

The best answer is: true

Adenosine can be properly used to attempt to convert:

1. sinus tachycardia

2. narrow QRS, supraventricular tachycardia

3. broad QRS, regular tachycardia

4. all of the above

The best answer is: (2,3)

In the unstable, bradycardic pediatric patient, if assisted ventilation with 100% oxygen fails to bring up the heart rate, CPR is recommended.

The best answer is: true

It is always advisable to:

The best answer is: all of the above

If IV access is unsuccessful, which drugs can be given via the intraosseous route?

1. epinephrine

2. lidocaine

3. magnesium

4. amiodarone

The best answer is: (all of the above)

Which of the following are commonly observed signs of shock in children?

1. pale or mottled skin color

2. skin: cold and moist

3. confusion or reduced level of consciousness

4. prolonged capillary refill

The best answer is: all of the above

ACLS Practice Questions ACLS PALS

The best answer is: false

The best answer is: all of the above

The best answer is: broad QRS supraventricular tachycardia (i.e. Wolff Parkinson White syndrome)

The best answer is: true

Precordial thump is no longer recommended for VT or VF.

The best answer is: true

Adenosine can be properly used to attempt to convert: 1. sinus tachycardia 2. narrow QRS, supraventricular tachycardia 3. broad QRS, regular tachycardia 4. all of the above

The best answer is: (2,3)

In the unstable, bradycardic pediatric patient, if assisted ventilation with 100% oxygen fails to bring up the heart rate, CPR is recommended.

The best answer is: true

It is always advisable to:

The best answer is: all of the above

If IV access is unsuccessful, which drugs can be given via the intraosseous route? 1. epinephrine 2. lidocaine 3. magnesium 4. amiodarone

The best answer is: (all of the above)

Which of the following are commonly observed signs of shock in children? 1. pale or mottled skin color 2. skin: cold and moist 3. confusion or reduced level of consciousness 4. prolonged capillary refill

The best answer is: all of the above

Adenosine can be properly used to attempt to convert:

1. sinus tachycardia

2. narrow QRS, supraventricular tachycardia

3. broad QRS, regular tachycardia

4. all of the above

If IV access is unsuccessful, which drugs can be given via the intraosseous route?

1. epinephrine

2. lidocaine

3. magnesium

4. amiodarone

Which of the following are commonly observed signs of shock in children?

1. pale or mottled skin color

2. skin: cold and moist

3. confusion or reduced level of consciousness

4. prolonged capillary refill