Which of the following is a common cause of pediatric cardiac arrest?
Hyperventilation
Respiratory failure
Bradycardia
Trauma
The Correct Answer is B
A. Hyperventilation, C. Bradycardia, and D. Trauma can lead to pediatric cardiac arrest, but respiratory failure is a common cause.
B. Respiratory failure, such as in cases of severe asthma or pneumonia, can lead to hypoxia and subsequently cardiac arrest in children.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. 1/2 to 1 inch (1.25 to 2.5 cm) is the recommended compression depth for infants during pediatric CPR.
B. 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 4 cm) is the recommended compression depth for children (ages 1 to puberty) during pediatric CPR.
C. The correct compression depth for chest compressions in pediatric advanced life support (PALS) is 1.5 to 2 inches (4 to 5 cm).
D. 2 to 2.5 inches (5 to 6.5 cm) is the recommended compression depth for adult patients during CPR.
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.
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