PALS TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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PALS TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1.Snoring and gurgling are a result of airway obstruction.Answer Upper 2.In infants, the abdomen may than the chest Answer more 3.In the primary assessment, how should you open the airway of a child who is NOT suspected of having a cervical spine injury?Answer With a head tilt-chin lift 4.How is the airway assessed?Answer Determine if the airway is open/patent 1 / 2

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9 5.The primary assessment includes the ABCDE approach. What does it as- sess?Answer Airway, breathing, circulation, disability, and exposure 6.The evaluate-identify-intervene sequence should be continued until Answer the child is stable 7.What sequence is used when caring for a seriously ill or injured child to help determine the best treatment or intervention?Answer The Evaluate, identify, intervene cycle sequence 8.Crackles happen during , and grunting happens during .Answer Inspi- ration, expiration

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