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What is the initial dose of epinephrine in pediatric advanced life support (PALS) for a child in cardiac arrest?

A.

0.01 mg/kg

B.

0.1 mg/kg

C.

0.5 mg/kg

D.

1 mg/kg

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. 0.01 mg/kg is the correct dose of epinephrine in neonatal resuscitation, not for pediatric advanced life support.

   B. The initial dose of epinephrine in pediatric advanced life support (PALS) for a child in cardiac arrest is 0.1 mg/kg.

   C. 0.5 mg/kg and D. 1 mg/kg are not appropriate doses for pediatric cardiac arrest situations.
 


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Head tilt-chin lift is the recommended maneuver to open the airway in children during pediatric advanced life support (PALS).

B. Jaw thrust is used when there is suspicion of a cervical spine injury; otherwise, head tilt-chin lift is preferred.

C. Neck extension and D. Hyperextension of the head are not appropriate maneuvers for pediatric airway management.

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.

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