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What is the compression to breath ratio in two-person CPR for an infant?
- 15:2
- 20:2
- 30:2
- 40:2
What is the most common cause of pediatric cardiac arrest?
- hyperthermia
- hypoglycemia
- primary respiratory failure
- poisoning
An infant becomes unresponsive and stops breathing. A strong pulse is still present. How many rescue breaths a minute should be given until help arrives or the infant starts breathing on its own?
- 8-10 breaths a minute
- 10-14 breaths a minute
- 12-20 breaths a minute
- 15-22 breaths a minute
You come across a toddler that is unresponsive upon assessment. You did not witness the collapse. what is your first course of action?
- call the emergency response team then start CPR
- perform 2 minutes of CPR then call the emergency response team
- search for someone to assist in two person CPR
- call the emergency response team and search for an AED
Which of these answers appropriately describes how to perform chest compressions on an infant?
- Place two fingers on the sternum of the upper chest, one between the nipple line and the other 1cm above.
- In two person CPR encircle infant’s torso with both hands, with both thumbs pointing cephalic lying 1cm below the nipples over the sternum.
- Palms placed in center of sternum above the nipples, using both arms
- none of the above
Which of these medications is the drug of choice when treating stable SVT?
- Adenosine
- Amiodarone
- Lidocaine
- Epinephrine
Which of these are not causes of Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)?
- hypoxia
- acidosis
- hypoglycemia
- all are causes of PEA
Where should you palpate for a pulse on an unconscious toddler during CPR?
- femoral pulse
- radial pulse
- carotid pulse
- brachial pulse
Which of these is not a sign of complete airway obstruction?
- stridor
- obtunded
- unable to cry
- unable to speak
Which of these is an appropriate treatment for monomorphic ventricular tachycardia with a pulse?
- Adenosine: 0.1 mg/kg IVP or IOP (6mg maximum dose)
- Epinephrine 1:10,000: 0.01 mg/kg by IV or IO
- Defibrillate at 2j/kg
- Defibrillate at 4j/kg

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