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What is the correct sequence of actions in pediatric advanced life support (PALS) for a child with a pulseless ventricular tachycardia?

A.

Defibrillation, epinephrine, amiodarone

B.

Epinephrine, defibrillation, amiodarone

C.

Amiodarone, defibrillation, epinephrine

D.

Defibrillation, amiodarone, epinephrine

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. The correct sequence of actions in pediatric advanced life support (PALS) for a child with a pulseless ventricular tachycardia is Defibrillation, epinephrine, amiodarone.

   B. Epinephrine is administered after the first defibrillation, followed by amiodarone if the rhythm persists.

   C. Amiodarone is given after the first shock and epinephrine if the rhythm persists.

   D. Defibrillation is the first step, followed by amiodarone, and then epinephrine if necessary.
 


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. The correct sequence of actions in pediatric advanced life support (PALS) for a child with a pulseless ventricular tachycardia is Defibrillation, epinephrine, amiodarone.

B. Epinephrine is administered after the first defibrillation, followed by amiodarone if the rhythm persists.

C. Amiodarone is given after the first shock and epinephrine if the rhythm persists.

D. Defibrillation is the first step, followed by amiodarone, and then epinephrine if necessary.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Mild respiratory distress does not require an advanced airway device; oxygen supplementation and monitoring may be sufficient.

B. Ineffective bag-mask ventilation is an indication for using an advanced airway

device in pediatric advanced life support (PALS).

C. Initial assessment of a non-breathing child requires basic airway management techniques before considering advanced airway devices.

D. Effective spontaneous breathing does not require an advanced airway device.

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