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Which of the following rhythms is treated with synchronized cardioversion in pediatric advanced life support (PALS)?

A.

Ventricular fibrillation

B.

Pulseless ventricular tachycardia

C.

Supraventricular tachycardia with poor perfusion

D.

Asystole

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Ventricular fibrillation and B. Pulseless ventricular tachycardia are treated with defibrillation, not synchronized cardioversion.

   C. Supraventricular tachycardia with poor perfusion is treated with synchronized cardioversion in pediatric advanced life support (PALS).

   D. Asystole does not respond to cardioversion and is managed with advanced life support interventions.
 


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Adenosine is used for supraventricular tachycardias, not ventricular fibrillation.

B. Amiodarone is the medication of choice for treating ventricular fibrillation in pediatric advanced life support.

C. Atropine is used for symptomatic bradycardia, not ventricular fibrillation.

D. Epinephrine is used for pulseless rhythms and severe bradycardia, not ventricular fibrillation.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

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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